Senior Manager of Design

Job Title:

Senior Manager of Design

Location:

Remote, United States

FLSA Classification

Exempt

Job Description:

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.

Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To:

• 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

Other Duties

• Please note that this job posting does not list all duties and responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

• Fully Remote – United States

Minimum 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

Salary Range:

$130,000 - $180,000 annually (based on experience, qualifications, and location)

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.

About Orbital:
Powered by People, Driven by Solutions

Since 1969, Orbital has been specializing in project development, project execution and asset management for the heavy industrial sectors and utilities. Our regional offices, hands-on mentality, and world-wide integrated teams provide an ability to leverage subject matter experts and industry best-practices wherever a project may lie geographically. Our focus steadfastly remains on finding and delivering the best solution, regardless of where that team sits across our organization. At Orbital, our power is our people.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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