Senior Design Manager
Redwood MaterialsSan Francisco, California
Full Time
Posted July 24, 2026
$133k - $175k
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Job Description
$132,500
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and lead greenfield and brownfield Infrastructure and Equipment Install projects through conceptualization, feasibility, funding, design (30%/60%/90%/IFC), change management, and engineering services during construction. Focused on Redwood Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
- Point of contact for internal stakeholders and external parties to ensure consistent communication throughout the deployment.
- Manage permitting and construction documents thru transmittal to permitting, construction, and other parties.
- Own design funding and schedule for all assigned projects.
- Coordinate key project schedule requirements with our Procurement and Construction partners for the overall schedule success of the project.
- Identify project resource requirements and highlight gaps/constraints. Influence various teams outside of direct reporting structure.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with the various cross-functional teams to ensure overall program alignment.
- Understand lean construction principles and fully integrated design using Building Information Modeling (BIM).
- Support, lead feasibility studies, value engineering efforts, and options analysis.
Requirements
- Deep understanding of grid-scale energy storage technologies and balance-of-plant equipment (e.g. inverters, transformers, switchgear, HVAC, fire suppression).
- Strong working knowledge of electrical system design, interconnection requirements, and utility-scale project execution.
- Knowledge of battery systems, electrical protection, power conversion, medium and high voltage systems, communication systems and control systems
- Familiarity with relevant standards and codes (UL 9540/1973/1741, IEEE, NEC, NFPA, IEC).
- B.S. in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering. Alternatively, demonstrate exceptional ability in the electrical engineering field through equivalent experience
- PE or RA License preferred.
- Ability to prioritize and execute many tasks in parallel. An excellent attention to detail and quality decision making.
- Strong communication skills.
- Relevant work experience.
- Knowledge of local codes and regulations.
- Experience with commercial or industrial electrical installations and with electricity distribution systems.
- Project management and/or EPC experience.
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary scopes within A/E or Design Engineering firms. At least 5 years’ experience desired.
- Thrives under pressure and in ambiguous environments.
- In accordance with California pay transparency laws, the salary range for this position is listed below. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and skills.
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