Senior Manager of Design

Orbital Engineering, Inc.

4d • Remote

About The Position

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager of Design to support our
Heavy Industrial Services division. This is a remote position that will
interface with teams and resources across the United States and international
locations.

Requirements

• Minimum 20 years of progressive experience in industrial design and drafting, including leadership of design teams
• Demonstrated experience supporting large, complex engineering projects in heavy industrial markets such as power generation, petrochemical, refining and steel
• Strong working knowledge of CAD and 3D design platforms (AutoCAD, Plant 3D, ACC, Revit, Navisworks) and design execution workflows
• Proven ability to lead geographically distributed teams and drive consistency across regions and business units
• Experience developing and enforcing corporate design standards and procedures
• Experience in developing resources and implementing work share with high value engineering centers
• Familiarity with project controls, resource planning, and utilization management
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Must excel in working in a team environment
• Occasional domestic travel will be required

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the execution of all activities of the mechanical and piping design teams within central engineering. Schedule, organize, direct and review all design resources and activities.
• Coordinate with engineering and other discipline design resources for multi-discipline execution of design projects.
• Direct, develop, supervise, and provide technical guidance to the design team, ensuring alignment with engineering intent, project schedules, constructability requirements, and client standards
• Establish, implement, and continuously improve corporate design standards, drafting practices, CAD/BIM platforms, digital execution tools, and design execution procedures
• Ensure consistent quality, accuracy, and compliance of all design deliverables through formal design reviews and strict adherence to Orbital’s Quality Management System (QMS)
• Establish and execute departmental operational plans, including routines, tools, resources, and workflows, to support consistent operations, scalability, and growth of technical skill sets
• Identify resource and staffing needs; lead and/or participate in recruiting and interviews; onboard new team members; establish individual goals and expectations; and conduct performance reviews
• Identify training and career development opportunities and create development plans for department and individual contributors, including succession and career path planning
• Research, evaluate, and remain current on emerging and existing engineering design software, workflows, and industry best practices to improve efficiency, quality, cost competitiveness, and scalability
• Support project execution by contributing technically or managerially on high‑visibility or complex projects as required
• Supervise and review the preparation of engineering proposals, including scopes of work, design execution strategies, project schedules, and cost estimates
• Serve as a technical liaison to clients, providing enhanced customer support and supporting organizational business development initiatives as a technical resource
• Collaborate closely with other discipline managers, project managers, and business unit leaders to resolve resource conflicts, execution risks, and technical issues
• Promote Orbital’s safety culture through active safety engagement, compliance audits, employee training, and enforcement of safety requirements for both office and site activities

Benefits

• A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 401(k)-retirement savings plan; and supplemental insurance options. We also provide company-paid life and AD&D insurance, company-paid short-term disability coverage, and a generous paid time off program to ensure you have the support and flexibility you need both professionally and personally.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees