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Knife River Corporation

DESIGN ENGINEER

Harrisburg, OR · On-site

Experience coordinating with drafting, consultants, project managers, contractors, or field operations. * Interest in future technical leadership through standards, design tools, process improvement ...

Andritz

Design Engineer

Eugene, OR · On-site

... managers and engineering team to execute the client's needs and expectations, in a timely manner ... We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities to develop your technical expertise, and ...

DOWL

Bridge Design Engineer

Eugene, OR · On-site

Prepares simple memos and technical reports * Reviews memos and reports deliverables * Tailors ... Oversees file management * Mentors others on above Understanding Budget and Schedule Advanced ...

DOWL

Bridge Design Engineer

Eugene, OR

$82K - $123K/hr

Prepares simple memos and technical reports * Reviews memos and reports deliverables * Tailors ... Oversees file management * Mentors others on above Understanding Budget and Schedule Advanced ...

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Regional Sales Manager - RF Products (NW Territory)

Eugene, OR · Remote

Collaborate with engineering on product design. * Manage expectations between customers and the ... RF/Technical sales preferred. SKILLS AND ABILITY EXPECTATIONS * Account knowledge in RF ...

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How much do technical design manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for technical design manager in Eugene, OR is $152,944.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $117,000.00 and $181,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a technical design manager do?

A Technical Design Manager oversees the design and development process of technical projects, ensuring they meet functional, aesthetic, and regulatory requirements. They collaborate with designers, engineers, and stakeholders to translate concepts into feasible designs while maintaining quality and efficiency. Their role includes managing timelines, reviewing technical specifications, and resolving design challenges. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and industry knowledge are essential for success in this position.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a technical design manager?

To thrive as a Technical Design Manager, you need extensive experience in design engineering, project management, and a relevant technical degree or equivalent professional background. Familiarity with CAD software, project management tools (such as MS Project or Asana), and certifications like PMP or Six Sigma are often highly valued. Strong leadership, clear communication, and problem-solving skills set outstanding candidates apart in this position. These abilities are crucial for overseeing design teams, ensuring project quality, and delivering innovative solutions on time and within budget.

What are some of the main challenges faced by technical design managers on the job?

Technical Design Managers often encounter challenges related to balancing creative design requirements with technical feasibility and budget constraints. They must efficiently coordinate multidisciplinary teams and ensure the project stays on schedule while meeting high quality standards. Managing stakeholder expectations and navigating changing project scopes are also common hurdles. Successfully overcoming these challenges requires a mix of technical expertise, proactive communication, and strong organizational skills, all of which contribute to successful project delivery and team growth.

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Infographic showing various Technical Design Manager job openings in Eugene, OR as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $152,944 per year, or $73.5 per hour.

Technical Designer II - Social Systems

Pipeworks Studios

Eugene, OR • On-site, Remote

$92K - $110K/yr

Temporary

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Technical Designer II - Social Systems
Department: Design
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Eugene, OR
Compensation: $92,000 - $110,000 / year
Description
Pipeworks Studios is seeking a skilled Technical Designer II to join a large-scale multiplayer experience with deep social and community-driven systems. You'll help design, implement, and refine features that connect players-such as matchmaking, parties, and progression loops-while collaborating closely with both Pipeworks and partner teams.
This is a highly collaborative role where you'll bridge design and engineering to bring robust social systems to life in a live, evolving environment.
This is a full-time temporary role with extension or conversion to full-time regular employment possible after 6 months.
Our studio is based in Eugene, Oregon. This role can work fully remote, hybrid, or in-office.
Day To Day
Responsibilities
  • Plan, design, and implement engaging social systems that promote player connection and long-term engagement.
  • Build and iterate on system logic, scripting, and data setups within proprietary tools and technology.
  • Collaborate with engineering to define requirements, debug issues, and maintain tool and content stability.
  • Partner with UX and design leads to ensure consistent standards for matchmaking, progression, and player-to-player interactions.
  • Tune gameplay and social loops to balance usability, reward, and engagement.
  • Participate in playtests and integrate feedback from partner and internal teams.
  • Create and maintain clear, actionable documentation for features, systems, and tools.
  • Contribute to workflow and tooling improvements supporting the broader design team.
  • Communicate clearly across disciplines and time zones to align technical and creative goals.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Must Haves
  • C++ proficiency; comfortable completing a basic coding test.
  • Professional experience as a systems or technical designer on a multiplayer or live-service title.
  • Design experience with player-facing social systems such as friends, parties, matchmaking, and shared progression to enable the design and creation of sustainable social systems with long-term player engagement in mind.
  • Technical experience writing text-based scripts to manage game systems (scripting in a Lua, Python, or similar language).
  • Excellent cross-discipline communication skills, especially with engineering and UX.
  • Familiarity with version control and collaboration tools (e.g., Perforce, Jira, Confluence).

Nice-To-Have Skills
  • Experience developing or tuning live-service systems, events, or seasonal content.
  • Exposure to analytics or telemetry workflows for player engagement and community health.
  • Experience supporting or extending proprietary tools and pipelines.
  • Hey Background in game engineering or scripting-heavy design roles.

Education & Experience
  • 5+ years of relevant professional experience in game or technical design.
  • At least one shipped title in a technical design capacity where they acted as a lead or principal for a feature, system, or tool
  • Experience collaborating on live or multiplayer projects preferred.
  • Comfortable working within embedded partner teams and proprietary toolsets.

What We Can Offer You
A Flexible Working EnvironmentAlmost all of our roles allow for your choice of work location. We're happy to support our team no matter where they prefer to work: remote, in office, or hybrid.
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • 401K with employer match
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance Policy
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 20 Paid Company Holidays
  • Relocation
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Fitness Club Discounts
  • Sports Team Sponsorship
  • Annual Company Events
  • Project Wrap Parties

A Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionPipeworks Studios recognizes the importance of creating an environment where all of our employees feel included and empowered to bring ideas to the the table. We value each employee's unique experiences and perspectives and recognize that it is both the smart and right thing to foster diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization.
By diversifying our workforce, increasing equity, and ensuring that our individual differences are valued, we are better able to deliver an experience that reflects, inspires, and connects with our audience... because games are for everyone!
Pipeworks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
Go to Pipeworks.com to see some of our continued efforts and our latest Diversity Report.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications in a job description. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications above.

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