Designer Manager

ENGIE Distributed Solar and Storage (an ENGIE North America company) is looking for an experienced Designer to manage our Design team in our Engineering and Delivery team. We are looking for highly motivated individuals that enjoy being challenged each day. This position represents the authority for drawing standards for all Engineering drawing deliverables within the Distributed Solar and Storage team. The candidate who fills this position should be confident in their decision-making abilities and have enough experience to back up their logic. This person will be accountable for all aspects of Design, Electrical ,Civil, and Structural, for rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV and battery energy storage installations throughout the US. This individual's work will be provided to installation contractors, utilities, permitting authorities, clients, and system owners as part of the complete design of renewable energy assets. This individual will collaborate with various departments on requests to develop, design, and optimize the projects.

This position reports to the Director of Engineering & Delivery, Engineering & Delivery and will sit in Chicago, IL. This position is open to a hybrid scheduled of both in-office and work-from-home days.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observedThe safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

What you'll do:

• Accountable for creation and maintenance of drawing standards for rooftop, ground mounted, and carport solar projects and BESS projects

• Maintain drafting processes and support continuous improvement of drawing standards across the Engineering team
• Responsible for the origination and review of ground mount, rooftop, and carport PV layouts
• Perform quality control for all internally and externally produced drawings
• Capable of overseeing design of numerous projects simultaneously
• Remain up to date on new technologies and regulatory conditions including codes, industry standards, best practices, customer requirements, and other relevant standards

• Review system drawing sets for purposes of bidding, permitting, and construction in accordance with ENGIE design standards, IBC, NEC, IEEE and any other local codes
• Provide leadership, guidance, instruction, and mentorship to less experienced designers
• Assist other teams such as Pre-Construction and Project Delivery as needed

What you'll bring:

• A minimum of a four (4) year degree from an accredited college or university with a focus in Engineering or Architecture

• A minimum of sev en (7) years experience in a Designer role
• Preferred experience in Renewable Energy site design
• Expert level proficiency in AutoCAD

• Experience within the energy industry, preferably with Distribution Systems
• Ability to create, read and interpret construction plans and specifications
• Shows a bias for action and continuous improvement. Takes ownership
• Thrives in a team environment and assists others as needed
• Must hold a valid driver's license

• Travel required (up to 25%)

Additional Information/Conditions:

• Must be eligible to work for any U.S. employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
• Ability to meet highest attendance requirements and handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to use company issued computer and travel to conduct site visits
• Capable of using proper lifting procedures or equipment usage needed when involved in lifting up to 50 lbs

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is more renewable, more efficient, and more accessible to everyone.

Unite with us in leading the transformation of the world of energy! ENGIE is looking for talented and motivated individuals to create the future of energy and customer solutions. Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity to help customers meet their energy challenges today and in the future. Are you up for the challenge?

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. So ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is also an affirmative action employer. We are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ENGIE are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. ENGIE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union, or domestic partnership status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (referred to as "protected characteristics") as defined by applicable federal, state or local law in the locations where we operate.

• Salary Range: $102,630-$171,380 USD annually
• Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors
• In addition to salary, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan
• At ENGIE we understand that benefits matter, we offer competitive benefit options including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match
• More information can be found here: Discover our employee benefits

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

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Business Unit: GBU Energy Solutions

Division: ESI NORTHAM

Legal Entity: ENGIE North America Inc.

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full - Time

Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience < 15 years)

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree