Engineering Design Lead — Projects & Mentorship

ENFRA; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

ENFRA in Illinois seeks an Engineering Design Manager to oversee design production from development handoff to construction closeout. You will ensure efficient delivery, meet schedules, and achieve energy outcomes while guiding the design team.

This role leads junior staff, enforces design standards and safety, manages hours and budgets, and communicates with project managers and clients. Travel up to 25% is required; requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in design with MEP or building

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of design-related experience with mechanical, electrical, building automation systems, programming, or building operation management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Attention to safety.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit and AutoCad software packages.
• Engineering Intern (EI) certification and/or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Supports the day-to-day management of design tasks, ensuring timely progress, accurate documentation, and alignment with project goals.
• Guides and assigns tasks to junior staff, monitors performance, and provides mentorship to support team development and efficiency.
• Ensures adherence to design standards and safety protocols while helping implement process updates and conducting initial quality checks.
• Assists in tracking labor hours and budgets, reviews time entries for accuracy, and contributes to resource planning.
• Facilitates clear communication between staff, project managers, and leadership, and supports client interactions under supervision.
• Participates in team activities, promotes a positive culture, and handles additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Safety awareness

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

ENFRA in Illinois seeks an Engineering Design Manager to oversee design production from development handoff to construction closeout. You will ensure efficient delivery, meet schedules, and achieve energy outcomes while guiding the design team.

This role leads junior staff, enforces design standards and safety, manages hours and budgets, and communicates with project managers and clients. Travel up to 25% is required; requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in design with MEP or building