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CoVolt Power is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join our growing Engineering team. This critical role will coordinate and drive PV and BESS project engineering and design efforts between our clients, 3rd party consultants, vendors and our internal Engineering, Procurement and Solar Operations team members to ensure Issued for Construction (“IFC”) design packages are developed on time, on budget, in accordance with all specifications and in alignment with our basis of budget. The Design Manager will ensure project success through exceptional organization, communication and collaboration.

Reports to: Principal Engineer

Collaborates with: Clients, AHJs, 3rd party consultants, vendors, Engineering, Procurement, Solar Operations

Essential Duties and Accountabilities:

• Coordinate all engineering activities for multiple concurrent projects to ensure design deliverables are developed in accordance with all project requirements.
• Develop design-phase execution plans, monitor progress and address deviations to minimize impacts.
• Ensure seamless integration of all design components, including civil, structural, electrical, SCADA and high voltage disciplines.
• Own client interface for all technical issues throughout the design phase, ensuring timely resolution of RFIs, comments and potential change events.
• Facilitate vigorous design reviews by all stakeholders, ensuring all design aspects are thoroughly vetted, deficiencies are corrected and comments are timely addressed.
• Track and drive implementation of value engineering opportunities.
• Monitor internal engineering hours relative to design progress and facilitate corrective action as necessary.
• Interface with AHJs to ensure complete and timely permit submittals.
• Provide leadership to and mentor junior team members.
• Support 3rd party consultant contracting efforts and build trusted partnerships.
• Capture and communicate lessons learned and best practices.
• Facilitate comprehensive and effective handover of designs and permits to the Solar Operations team.

Attributes and Competencies:

• Alignment with CoVolt Power's Core Principles.
• Highly organized, with ability to prioritize and track multiple, concurrent, high impact activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Creative problem solver; ability to balance tactical and strategic decisions and drive open issues to closure.
• Operates with positivity and enthusiasm, especially in high-stress situations.
• Able to travel for meetings and site visits, up to 15%.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ applicable industry experience in PV, HV, BESS and/or SCADA design
• Engineering or related technical degree
• Project management experience, including complex, multi-disciplinary projects; EPC experience preferred
• Proficiency in Procore, MS Office, MS Project and/or P6

Important Interview Policy: To ensure a focused conversation and protect the privacy of both our candidates and team members, the use of AI note-takers, recording devices, or real-time transcription software is strictly prohibited during this interview. If an unauthorized bot joins the meeting, our team will ask for it to be removed before beginning the interview. Thank you for your cooperation!

CoVolt Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify.

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