Regional Design Engineering Manager

Join us as a Regional Design Engineering Manager in our West Region. The Design Engineering Manager manages the design engineering resources of a region to meet that region’s project needs, engineering requests and requirements, and business goals. The DEM is the point of contact, communication, and interface between design engineering and the internal business partners of sales, project development, and construction management teams. They are responsible for planning, executing, and closing engineering projects, ensuring that they meet technical specifications, quality standards, and deadlines.

What will you do?

• Administer the internal and external design engineering resources for the development, design, and construction phases of energy conservation and facility infrastructure improvement projects.

• Assign and monitor the regional design engineering staff to projects

• Contract engineering sub-consultants for the development, design, construction document preparation, and construction administration services for projects.

• Maintain quality control for all projects

• Collaborate with all regional sales, project development, construction, and operational leaders on the development, procurement, execution, and implementation strategies and procedures for regional projects.

• Manage resource management plan of current and forecasted work in alignment with business partners.

• Develop and maintain project plan to ensure scope, schedule, and budget correspond with team expectations.

• Manage current and historical data to evaluate need for change or results from change

• Manage utilization and resource allocation to achieve success on projects

• Collaborate with Sales Team to provide resources to assist with Sales Strategy and deliver high quality projects and support

• Review and Approve Project Strategy Plans and Budgets

• Review Project procurement strategies, scope development, project financials, process, risk and quality to build the most successful project for our customer and our company.

• Communicate with and from the operations and construction to address issues and update best practices.

• Lead the Design Engineering staff for the region including:

  • Facilitate the development of individual performance, development, career path, and training goals.
  • Supervise and evaluate individual staff members.
  • Communicate corporate policies and directives
  • Manage all HR process including reviews, performance evaluations, raises, promotions, personal improvement plans, expenses, timecards, PTO, etc.
  • Provide technical leadership to the regional engineering staff

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Customer Orientation — ensuring all project and service functions align with evolving customer needs

• Growth Mindedness — driving continuous improvement and adapting strategies to respond to market changes

• Safety Management — embedding safety protocols across all project delivery and service operations

• Business Acumen — making resource and operational decisions that balance cost and strategic impact

• Strategic Planning — setting direction and priorities that align teams with organizational goals

• Change Management — leading teams through transitions and process improvements effectively

• Digital Transformation — leveraging technology to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency

• Communication — fostering collaboration across teams and ensuring clarity in complex environments

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Four-year Mechanical, Electrical or Architectural Engineering degree

• Professional Engineer registration (mechanical discipline)

• Minimum 10 years relevant work experience

• Advanced understanding of mechanical building systems and energy use for a variety of building types including K-12 schools, university facilities and housing, correctional facilities, medical facilities, etc.

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills including, but not limited to, the ability to listen effectively and solicit input from others

• Advanced understanding of the design, specification and operation of HVAC systems and equipment.

• Proficiency with mechanical or electrical engineering calculations and related industry standards

• Advanced understanding of International Building Council codes and applicable area codes.

What's in it for me?

• Lead meaningful projects that directly impact customer success and organizational growth

• Career development opportunities through leadership programs and strategic exposure

• A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Flexible work arrangements designed to support your well-being and work-life balance

Bring your leadership expertise to a team that's ready to achieve great things together — apply today!

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For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 142,400 - USD 213,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

• Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.

• Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.

• Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.

• Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.

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• €40 billion global revenue

• +9% organic growth

• 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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