Design Manager

TechServ Engineering & Consulting•Tyler, TX

16d

About The Position

TechServ Engineering & Consulting provides engineering, design, and consulting services to electric utilities across the United States. We partner with our clients on large scale distribution and transmission programs which enhance grid safety, reliability, and modernization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and a genuine commitment to employee growth. We succeed by investing in our people. We are seeking an experienced Engineering Design Manager to lead our engineering design teams supporting key utility distribution and infrastructure programs, while driving both project success and team excellence. The Engineering Design Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and managing large engineering design teams supporting electric utility programs. This role oversees technical execution, production performance, quality, financial performance, and continuous process improvement across multiple projects and clients. The ideal candidate combines a strong technical background in utility engineering design with proven skills in people leadership, operational execution, and financial management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in electric utility engineering design or related utility infrastructure work
Proven experience managing large engineering or technical teams
Strong understanding of utility distribution and/or transmission design workflows
Demonstrated experience with production management, quality control, and operational metrics
Experience with budget management, forecasting, and P&L responsibility
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to operate effectively in a fast paced, multi program environment

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
Utility distribution design, resiliency programs, or system hardening initiatives
Familiarity with relevant industry codes and standards (NESC, IEC, NEC, etc.)
Multi-client or portfolio level program management
Process improvement and operational scaling in engineering environments

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary engineering design organization of 80+ engineers, designers, coordinators, and technical staff
Build a high performing culture focused on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
Develop employee goals, conduct performance evaluations, and provide clear, actionable feedback
Support hiring, onboarding, training, succession planning, and professional development
Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of electric utility engineering design projects
Ensure designs meet client standards, industry codes, and regulatory requirements
Establish and maintain engineering workflows, standards, and SOPs
Partner with QA and technical leadership to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality of deliverables
Resolve complex technical and procedural challenges escalated from design teams
Develop and manage KPIs related to production, quality, schedule, and cost performance
Monitor workload, staffing capacity, and resource allocation across programs
Proactively identify risks, constraints, and performance gaps and implement corrective actions
Lead regular project and program reviews with internal and external stakeholders
Own financial performance for assigned programs, including budget tracking and P&L accountability
Ensure efficient utilization of engineering resources while meeting financial targets
Support estimating, forecasting, and cost control activities
Align engineering execution with contract requirements and client expectations
Serve as a senior point of contact for utility clients and internal leadership
Collaborate with project managers, operations, and business development teams
Communicate status, risks, and performance clearly and professionally