Technical Engineering Design Manager

Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company•Memphis, TN

3d•$180,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Salas O’Brien is seeking a Technical Engineering Design Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers through the full lifecycle of complex, first-of-its-kind design-build programs. This role will focus on projects supporting the modernization of Department of Energy and National Nuclear Security Administration facilities. The Technical Engineering Design Manager will serve as the technical and coordination lead for large, multidisciplinary design-build programs, with particular emphasis on secure, high-hazard, first-of-its-kind facilities. Responsibilities include directing the work of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, civil, process, security, and environmental engineering leads from initial concept development through construction-ready design and into engineering support during construction. The role requires providing technical leadership across progressive design milestones, managing cross-disciplinary coordination and conflict resolution, and serving as the primary technical point of contact between the design team and the client's engineering and program stakeholders. Qualified candidates will collaborate with clients, discipline leads, security/classification authorities, code officials, and construction teams to resolve complex technical issues and build effective working relationships. The clientele includes Federal Government (DOE/NNSA), Department of Defense, national laboratory-adjacent programs, and other complex institutional and industrial facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Architectural, or a related Engineering discipline.
A Professional Engineer (PE) license.
A minimum of 15 years of design experience, including significant experience on secure, high-hazard, or federal government facility programs.
A minimum of 5 years of project/program management experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Direct experience with design-build execution models and progressive design development (concept through construction-ready/IFC).
Working knowledge of ICD 705, IBC hazardous occupancy classifications (H-2 or comparable), and DOE/NNSA facility requirements, or a demonstrated ability to rapidly develop this expertise.
Experience coordinating with security, classification, and accreditation authorities on federal programs.
Excellent work ethic, attitude, and sound engineering judgment under ambiguity.
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to translate complex, cross-disciplinary technical issues for both engineering teams and client leadership.
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and hold accountable a multidisciplinary team of senior and junior engineers.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to plan, balance, and prioritize competing design deliverables and deadlines across multiple disciplines simultaneously.
Proficiency with BIM/CAD coordination platforms (Revit, AutoCAD) and MS Office; familiarity with project scheduling and cost-tracking tools.
Ability to obtain and maintain any security clearance required by assigned programs.
Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, civil, process, environmental, and security engineering leads through all phases of design development.
Direct the translation of client mission requirements, process information, and security/hazard classification criteria into a coordinated Basis of Design and progressive design packages.
Manage design-phase value engineering, constructability review, material selection, and long-lead item identification processes across all disciplines.
Resolve cross-disciplinary design conflicts before they reach construction.
Oversee design quality control and progressive design review/comment-resolution cycles.
Serve as the primary technical point of contact with the client's process engineering, security, and program management stakeholders.
Coordinate with construction management, ESDC, and commissioning teams to ensure design intent is carried through into field execution.
Manage design schedule, staffing allocation, and budget performance across all engineering disciplines on the program.
Prepare and present technical basis-of-estimate justifications, design narratives, and risk assessments to support client cost and schedule reviews.
Oversee and mentor discipline leads and their teams, providing technical guidance and quality oversight.
Support proposal development, technical writing, and client presentations for new and existing work.
Assist in business development, including client relationship management and participation in project interviews.