Design Manager – Power Delivery Engineering (Remote/Hybrid/Office Based)

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is expanding its Power Delivery services and is adding an experienced Design Manager – Power Delivery Engineering to support our established and growing programs across renewable energy, commercial energy, and high-voltage transmission projects. This role provides the opportunity to lead technical teams, support strategic growth, and influence the success of major energy projects across North America.

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges.  Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world.  For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability.  Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development.  Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference.  Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Position Summary

The Design Manager will provide senior-level oversight of substation, transmission, distribution, and related electrical engineering design projects. This role functions as a Subject Matter Expert, supporting project managers, mentoring technical staff, and ensuring high-quality project delivery. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in power delivery engineering and thrives in a multidisciplinary environment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide technical oversight and strategic input for renewable energy (solar, wind, BESS), thermal energy, high-voltage, substation, and transmission line projects.
• Act in responsible charge for engineering deliverables as a Subject Matter Expert.
• Support and guide substation and distribution engineering teams across multiple Operating Units.
• Lead technical review to mitigate project risk and support PMs when technical issues arise.
• Conceptualize complex engineering designs and solutions.
• Conduct due diligence reviews of engineering documents (studies, reports, drawings) prepared by others.
• Support client coordination, workload planning, and delegation of technical tasks.
• Lead technical aspects for proposals, including scope development and labor hour estimating.
• Collaborate with Global Energy Initiative and Operations leadership on project execution.
• Train and mentor engineering and technical staff.
• Deliver grounding SME support and CDEGS training.
• Support quality improvements and training initiatives with Lead Office Engineers and Discipline Leads.
• Assist hiring managers with resume screening, technical interviews, and candidate evaluations.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline-specific knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• B.S.in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of power delivery engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong data management, QA/QC, analytical, and technical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and strategic planning abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management capabilities.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of local, state and federal permitting process and integration with engineering process for utility scale energy projects.
• Experience and willingness to support business development which may include preparing/reviewing presentations and participating in client meetings (in person or virtually).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience with scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, etc.
• Experience with construction coordination platforms such as Procore, Construction Cloud, etc.
• Master’s degree in business, engineering, or closely aligned degree.
• Experience with any of the following: data center power generation/integration, decommissioning and reclamation plans, cost estimating for construction/decommissioning, EMF, financial modelling, construction monitoring, condition assessments, Owner’s Engineering, or Independent Engineering.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Occasional walking, lifting, or site visits may be required.
• Ability to travel to project sites or client locations (up to 10%).

Work Environment / Environmental Factors:

• Work may be performed in office, hybrid, or fully remote settings.
• Occasional work in field or industrial environments during site visits.
• May involve exposure to outdoor conditions, noise, or construction environments during inspections.

Additional Information:

• Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried
• Work Arrangement: Remote, Hybrid, or Office-Based (to be determined with management)

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.  https://www.tetratech.com/careers/life-at-tetra-tech/
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. 

A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.

Compensation:

Pay commensurate with experience.

Pay Range: $200,000-$240,000 yearly

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience and demonstrated work experience in the above role; skills, certifications, and competencies that align to the specified role; geographic location; and education, as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.