Design Manager- Energy
interstates
Sioux Falls, SD
Uncategorized
Job Score
70 pts
On-site model (+70)
Take Charge of Your Career at Interstates
At Interstates, we don’t just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we’re doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you’re bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you’ll feel at home here.
The Design Manager supports client/owner relationships and leads design teams through projects from pursuit through commissioning and support. This role advocates for client/owner requirements and delivers constructable design packages across several design disciplines. The Design Manager serves as a technical leader and design decision maker internally and externally, owning the quality and satisfactory delivery of design scope, with a strong emphasis on power and distribution systems, including medium-voltage applications when applicable.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supports client/owner relationships and project pursuits through presentations, technical discussions, and design input.
- Reviews project information, develops concept designs, defines design scope, and supports proposals and estimating efforts.
- Serves as the primary client/owner contact for design parameters, technical questions, and problem-solving throughout the project lifecycle.
- Maintains client/owner relationships through regular check-ins during and outside of active projects.
- Collaborates with the Project Manager to define goals, develop schedules, manage issues, and communicate progress across multiple projects.
- Leads and coordinates the design team to deliver constructable, code-compliant, and budget-conscious design packages.
- Provides technical leadership, mentors team members, reviews design efforts, and identifies resource or skill gaps.
- Ensures quality of all design deliverables through internal reviews, audits, and alignment with client expectations.
- Supports Construction Administration and maintains client relationships during and between active projects.
- Develops construction drawings and specifications for electrical installation, interconnection, control, and power distribution systems, including medium-voltage applications where applicable.
- Applies knowledge of installation, startup, and commissioning of MV systems and equipment, including microprocessor-based relays.
- Must have knowledge of electrical terminology and components, electrical symbols, and the National Electric Code (NEC).
- Ensures compliance with applicable codes and standards, including NEC and UL requirements.
- Coordinates with Engineers, Estimators, Superintendents, CAD Operators, and other trades to communicate project details and resolve issues.
- Monitors project performance, communicates deviations and risks, and escalates concerns as needed.
- Uses sound judgment, attention to detail, and prioritization skills to manage competing deadlines.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Preference given to those with experience in power generation, relaying, and/or engineering.
Education and/or Experience: A Design Manager must have expertise in one or more electrical design disciplines and working knowledge of related industrial, power, and utility systems. Typically, the Design Manager must have at least four years of experience working directly with clients/owners on design projects.
What We Offer:
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
- Engaged, collaborative teams and a culture focused on innovation and quality.
- Support for licensure, continuing education, and professional development.
- Inclusive environment with competitive benefits.
Travel: Travel will vary according to business requirements. Travel is expected as project needs arise but will likely be less than 35% overnight travel.
Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Compensation: The pay range for this position is $93,100 to $128,030+ benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by the experience and education required, and level of responsibility. The range posted for this role represents a range that Interstates, in good faith, believes it is willing to pay at the time of this posting. The pay is determined by job related skills, training, education, and experience.
Application End Date: July 30, 2026
In alignment with Colorado state regulations, we encourage interested candidates to submit their applications by July 30, 2026. This will ensure your application is considered in the initial review process. Applications received after this date may be considered depending on the status of the search.
Interstates Describes Its Culture as: Family-Like:
- Caring co-workers treat each other like family
- Be treated like an individual, not just a number
- Flexible schedules allow you to focus on your personal life as well as work-life
- Lunch gatherings and social activities promotes fun and camaraderie
- Support charities and your community through events sponsored and hosted by Interstates
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay so you know you are valued
- 401(k) to help you plan for your future
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with different options to meet your needs
- Vacation so you can focus on you
- Performance Bonus
- Established Career Paths to help plan your future
- Career Coaches that are focused on your success
What You Should Know Before You Apply
Interstates may collect personal information as part of your job application, such as your contact details, work history, education, and any information you provide. This information is used only for recruitment, to evaluate your candidacy, and to meet legal requirements. For details about our privacy practices and your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please see our Privacy Policy. By applying, you acknowledge that you have reviewed this notice.
Interstates is an EEO provider and offers a drug-free workplace. Employment at Interstates is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without notice or cause, except as otherwise provided by law.
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