Onsite Design Engineering Lead for Building Systems

System One; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Dental insurance

Job summary

System One is seeking an Engineering Design Manager to oversee design production from development handoff to construction closeout in Coppell, TX. This onsite Direct Hire role emphasizes delivering projects on schedule and meeting energy outcomes while guiding a design team.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, 5+ years in design across mechanical, electrical, and building automation systems, and strong leadership and communication skills.

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.
• Engineering Intern (EI) certification and/or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure (preferred).
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred).

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

Project coordination

Design management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

System One is seeking an Engineering Design Manager to oversee design production from development handoff to construction closeout in Coppell, TX. This onsite Direct Hire role emphasizes delivering projects on schedule and meeting energy outcomes while guiding a design team.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, 5+ years in design across mechanical, electrical, and building automation systems, and strong leadership and communication skills.