Design Technical Manager - Power Delivery

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Job Description

Join Olsson’s Power Delivery team as a Designer Technical Manager and play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions for utility transmission and distribution projects. In this role, you’ll provide technical leadership and design oversight, guiding drafting and design teams while supporting project managers in the successful delivery of client projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned designer with utility drafting and design experience who is ready to step into a leadership position that blends technical expertise, mentorship, and client collaboration.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide technical guidance and oversight for drafting and design tasks on transmission and distribution projects


• Support project managers and Sr. Team Leads in planning, organizing, and executing design deliverables


• Lead development and quality review of design drawings, models, and specifications to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards


• Mentor and train junior engineers, designers and drafters, fostering professional growth and technical excellence


• Coordinate across internal engineering, drafting, and field teams to ensure deliverables meet project schedules and client requirements


• Participate in client meetings to discuss design progress and technical challenges


• Assist with proposal preparation, work planning, and design-related project documentation


• Help maintain and improve design standards within the Power Delivery team


• Engage in distribution team meetings, fostering strong collaboration and positive working relationships.

• Strong communication skills.


• Ability to contribute and work well with a team.


• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.


• Associate degree in Drafting, Design Technology, or related field (preferred)


• 10+ years of experience in utility drafting/design, with increasing responsibility


• Proficiency in PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar software

Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)


• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities


• Receive an excellent 401(k) match


• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles


• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance


• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Please note: The benefits listed above apply to full-time employees. If you're applying for an internship, you can learn more about internship-specific offerings and experiences at Olsson by visiting https://www.olsson.com/internships.

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