[Hiring] Senior Manager of Design @Orbital Engineering, Inc.

Role Description

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager of Design to support our Heavy Industrial Services division. This is a remote position that will interface with teams and resources across the United States and international locations.

• Responsible for the execution of all activities of the mechanical and piping design teams within central engineering.
• Schedule, organize, direct and review all design resources and activities.
• Coordinate with engineering and other discipline design resources for multi-discipline execution of design projects.
• Direct, develop, supervise, and provide technical guidance to the design team, ensuring alignment with engineering intent, project schedules, constructability requirements, and client standards.
• Establish, implement, and continuously improve corporate design standards, drafting practices, CAD/BIM platforms, digital execution tools, and design execution procedures.
• Ensure consistent quality, accuracy, and compliance of all design deliverables through formal design reviews and strict adherence to Orbital’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Establish and execute departmental operational plans, including routines, tools, resources, and workflows, to support consistent operations, scalability, and growth of technical skill sets.
• Identify resource and staffing needs; lead and/or participate in recruiting and interviews; onboard new team members; establish individual goals and expectations; and conduct performance reviews.
• Identify training and career development opportunities and create development plans for department and individual contributors, including succession and career path planning.
• Research, evaluate, and remain current on emerging and existing engineering design software, workflows, and industry best practices to improve efficiency, quality, cost competitiveness, and scalability.
• Support project execution by contributing technically or managerially on high‑visibility or complex projects as required.
• Supervise and review the preparation of engineering proposals, including scopes of work, design execution strategies, project schedules, and cost estimates.
• Serve as a technical liaison to clients, providing enhanced customer support and supporting organizational business development initiatives as a technical resource.
• Collaborate closely with other discipline managers, project managers, and business unit leaders to resolve resource conflicts, execution risks, and technical issues.
• Promote Orbital’s safety culture through active safety engagement, compliance audits, employee training, and enforcement of safety requirements for both office and site activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of progressive experience in industrial design and drafting, including leadership of design teams.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large, complex engineering projects in heavy industrial markets such as power generation, petrochemical, refining, and steel.
• Strong working knowledge of CAD and 3D design platforms (AutoCAD, Plant 3D, ACC, Revit, Navisworks) and design execution workflows.
• Proven ability to lead geographically distributed teams and drive consistency across regions and business units.
• Experience developing and enforcing corporate design standards and procedures.
• Experience in developing resources and implementing work share with high value engineering centers.
• Familiarity with project controls, resource planning, and utilization management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Must excel in working in a team environment.
• Occasional domestic travel will be required.

Requirements

• Salary Range: $130,000 - $180,000 annually (based on experience, qualifications, and location).

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, financial security, and work-life balance.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• 401(k)-retirement savings plan.
• Supplemental insurance options.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage.
• Generous paid time off program.