Sr. Design Engineer

Position Summary

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily operations of the Engineering; personnel, systems, processes and Continuous Improvement initiatives (CI). • Designing efficient, cost-effective utility structures that meet customer requirements and comply with applicable ASCE standards • Build and lead a high-performing Engineering team that meets business demands. • Strengthen and enforce engineering standards and procedures, and guide ongoing design software development. • Collaborate with business leaders to advance engineering improvements. • Establish and track productivity, efficiency, and quality goals. • Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions. • Train and coach employees on continuous improvement tools and methods. • Lead team meetings, assign clear action items, and ensure timely completion. • Develop and execute short- and long-term strategies to improve organizational performance. • Provide technical leadership on major projects and collaborate with managers to improve processes and design quality. • Drive continuous improvement to streamline workflows and increase efficiency. • Stay up-to-date with Inventor features and design software technologies. • Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the company. • Other job-related duties as requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop junior engineers through knowledge sharing, clear communication, and structured training. • Assign work, set priorities, and monitor progress to ensure quality and on-time delivery. • Review engineering designs for technical accuracy and compliance with applicable standards and utility requirements. • Implement process improvements and preventive measures to reduce design errors. • Provide constructive feedback and support team accountability and professional growth.
• Education/Training/Certifications: • Engineering Bachelor’s Degree; Civil or Mechanical preferred. • 5+ years team Design leadership experience in a Steel Utility Structure manufacturing or related environment • Strong working knowledge of PLS pole software • Strong understanding of lean/continuous improvement concepts, principles and practices. • Have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts
• Experience/Knowledge/Abilities: • Knowledge of principals involved in production of technical fabrication drawings, and models. • Detail oriented • Good Communicator both written and verbal