Senior Solution Design Lead – Energy Systems & Net-Zero

Veolia; United States; Remote; USD 94,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee discounts

Virtual GP

Volunteer day

Training & development

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Solution Design Manager to spearhead opportunities from concept through to project conversion. You will lead the technical strategy to drive growth, positioning each development for viability in the evolving energy landscape.

You will design energy systems (district heating, heat pumps, CHP, low-carbon networks), coordinate multidisciplinary teams, conduct energy audits, lead business development, and develop tender packages while mentoring junior engineers and managing

Qualifications

• Experience designing energy systems.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with large-scale thermal generating plants such as shell & tube boilers and CHP engines.
• Experience with Heat Pump systems and renewables.
• AutoCAD experience.
• UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Design cutting-edge energy systems including district heating, heat pumps, CHP, and low-carbon networks.
• Lead design development for energy projects across all disciplines, directing multidisciplinary engineering teams from concept through contract award.
• Conduct energy audits, identify efficiency improvements, and drive net-zero solutions at client sites.
• Act as Technical Lead on business development, winning proposals through compelling presentations and innovative solutions.
• Develop tender packages, manage approvals, and drive decisions on technical and commercial viability.
• Partner with clients to create resilient, cost effective energy solutions that reduce carbon and operational costs.
• Build strategic supplier relationships and challenge scope, costs, and timelines to deliver competitive advantages.
• Identify and manage project risks, ensuring robust protection through supply chain and legal frameworks.
• Mentor junior engineers and champion innovation, fostering technical excellence and creative problem-solving.

Skills

Energy systems design

Project management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Heat pumps & renewables

Large-scale thermal plants familiarity

UK Driving Licence

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Veolia is seeking a Solution Design Manager to spearhead opportunities from concept through to project conversion. You will lead the technical strategy to drive growth, positioning each development for viability in the evolving energy landscape.

You will design energy systems (district heating, heat pumps, CHP, low-carbon networks), coordinate multidisciplinary teams, conduct energy audits, lead business development, and develop tender packages while mentoring junior engineers and managing