IS Design Manager

ENFRA Solutions; Glenolden, Northern (Delaware County, KY); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

ENFRA Solutions is seeking a Design Team Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of design services for complex energy and infrastructure projects. You will manage a team of engineers and designers, ensuring high-quality, coordinated designs across HVAC, power distribution, and controls, with a focus on healthcare campuses and large facilities.

You will balance technical leadership with project execution, guiding scope, schedule, and budget while collaborating with construction,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in building systems, energy infrastructure, and/or design-build environment.
• 2 years of leadership experience concurrently.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, electrical power systems, and building infrastructure.
• Expertise in interpreting codes, standards, and permitting processes.
• Experience with construction coordination and design-build delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design efforts across mechanical, electrical, and controls systems.
• Oversee design scope, schedule, and budget for design services.
• Coordinate with construction, procurement, and operations teams.
• Support client meetings, technical discussions, and presentations; align design solutions with client goals.
• Review and approve engineering and design deliverables for quality and coordination.
• Ensure designs are code-compliant, constructible, and aligned with project requirements.

Skills

Technical leadership

Team management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Project management

Client engagement

Constructability

Performance-driven design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Job description

About Us

At ENFRA, we blend a rich history with a forward-looking vision. With over 100 years of experience, we are a pillar of stability in the energy infrastructure industry and a leader in innovative energy solutions. Our commitment to leveraging emerging technologies ensures that we remain at the forefront of the Energy-as-a-Service sector.

We believe in growth—not just for our business, but for our people. Our team members have the opportunity to advance their careers in a supportive environment that values continuous learning and development. We embrace innovation and encourage creative problem solving to tackle the energy infrastructure and energy challenges of tomorrow.

Inclusion is at the heart of our culture. We strive to create a workplace where every voice is heard and valued, fostering a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives drive our success.

Join us to be part of a legacy of excellence and a future of groundbreaking advancements. At ENFRA, stability, innovation, and growth are more than just values—they are the pillars of our continued success.

Overview

The Design Team Manager leads the planning, execution, and delivery of design services for complex energy and infrastructure projects for hospital and college campuses, managing a team of mechanical and electrical engineers and designers. This role is responsible for ensuring the development of high-quality, multidisciplinary designs—including power distribution, HVAC, hydronic, thermal plant, renewable energy, storage, and controls systems that are fully coordinated, code-compliant, and constructible. The Design Team Manager ensures alignment with existing facilities, operational constraints, and client objectives, particularly in complex environments such as healthcare campuses.

This role provides direct leadership to design staff, typically including two Professional Engineers and three designers or junior engineers, and is accountable for team performance, workload management, technical quality, and staff development. The Design Team Manager coordinates closely with construction, project management, procurement, and operations teams to ensure that design intent is effectively translated into field execution. Responsibilities include leading design coordination efforts, overseeing deliverables, supporting permitting and procurement processes, resolving technical and constructability challenges, and ensuring consistent application of ENFRA standards and best practices.

The Design Team Manager is also responsible for project-level design accountability, including managing scope, schedule, and budget for design services within assigned projects or programs. This includes participating in client interactions, supporting project planning and reporting, and ensuring that all design outcomes support performance, reliability, energy efficiency, and long-term operational objectives, including measurement and verification requirements. The role requires balancing technical leadership with operational execution to deliver integrated, high-performing systems consistent with ENFRA’s Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) model.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include:

Design Leadership & Technical Oversight

• Lead multidisciplinary design efforts across mechanical, electrical, and controls systems
• Ensure designs are code-compliant, constructible, and aligned with project requirements
• Review and approve engineering and design deliverables for technical quality and coordination
• Oversee integration with existing systems, campus infrastructure, and operational constraints

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise and mentor a team of Professional Engineers (Mechanical and Electrical), Designers and junior engineers
• Manage workload, performance, and professional development of team members
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

Project Execution & Coordination

• Manage design scope for projects/programs typically valued at $30M–$40M
• Lead design coordination meetings and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Ensure alignment with construction sequencing, procurement timelines, and field execution
• Support resolution of field issues, RFIs, and constructability challenges

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a key design point of contact for assigned client or program
• Support client meetings, technical discussions, and presentations
• Align design solutions with client goals, operational requirements, and performance targets

Project Controls & Delivery

• Manage design schedule, budget, and deliverables
• Support project reporting, forecasting, and risk identification
• Ensure consistency with contract requirements and performance obligations

Performance & EaaS Integration

• Ensure designs support Energy efficiency and system performance
• Reliability and resiliency requirements
• Measurement & verification (M&V) and long-term operational outcomes
• Align design solutions with ENFRA’s full lifecycle delivery model, from concept through commissioning and optimization

Key Competencies

• Technical leadership and decision-making
• Team management and talent development
• Multidisciplinary coordination and integration
• Project management (scope, schedule, budget)
• Communication and client engagement
• Constructability and field awareness
• Performance-driven design mindset

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications

Education & Licensure:

• Bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) License (Architectural, Electrical, or Mechanical preferred)

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in building systems, energy infrastructure, and/or design-build environment and 2 years of leadership experience concurrently
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary design teams
• Strong understanding of HVAC, electrical power systems, and building infrastructure
• Expertise in interpreting codes, standards, and permitting processes
• Experience with construction coordination and design-build delivery

Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or MBA
• Experience in Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS), ESCO, or large-scale energy infrastructure projects
• Experience working in healthcare, campus, or mission-critical environments
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects in the $30M–$40M range or larger
• Strong client-facing and client relationship experience

Travel Requirements

• 20% - 30% of the time will be spent traveling to the job site(s)/office locations.

Physical/Work Environment Requirements

Physical Activities

Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assignedClimbing stairs.Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingersRemaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods

Environmental Conditions

Outdoor elements such as precipitation and windQuiet environment

Physical Demands

Light work that includes adjusting and/or moving objects up to 20 pounds

Pay Range

USD $134,430.00 - USD $179,425.00 /Yr.

ENFRA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and participates in the e-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.