Engineering Design Leader – Onsite

System One; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

System One is seeking an Engineering Design Manager for Westmont, IL to oversee design production from development handoff to construction closeout, ensuring on-time delivery and energy outcomes. You will supervise design tasks, mentor junior staff, enforce design standards and safety, track labor hours and budgets, and coordinate with project managers and clients onsite.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 5+ years of design experience, proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, and strong communication

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 experience.
• 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.

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

Leadership

Communication

Safety

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Mentorship

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/related field

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

System One is seeking an Engineering Design Manager for Westmont, IL to oversee design production from development handoff to construction closeout, ensuring on-time delivery and energy outcomes. You will supervise design tasks, mentor junior staff, enforce design standards and safety, track labor hours and budgets, and coordinate with project managers and clients onsite.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 5+ years of design experience, proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, and strong communication