Design Manager - EPC Utility Scale Storage

At Baker Electric we are energized by truly living our values

• Team Builders, Relentless Follow Through, All-In, and Care for Others. When our team members work together with these things in mind, we do great things both individually and as an organization. Being an employee-owned company shows our drive for sustainable, long-term growth while enhancing the lives of our team members. SUMMARY: The position of Design Manager – EPC Utility Scale Energy Storage has been established to enhance the profitability of the business by providing additional revenue through the early development and design of 100-500MW EPC Energy Storage projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform Development, Design and Construction for full support of project scope, schedule, budget and defined quality. Perform Engineering management activities in full support of project scopes, schedules and budgets. Maintain quality, reliability and safety standards for engineering documentation and design. Comply with document control processes and standards.

Provide timely competent engineering technical support to Field and Estimating personnel as required. Provide suggestions and engineering solutions as requested by Operations personnel. Participate in company-sponsored training and identify applicable avenues of educational enhancements. Anticipate potential opportunities or problems so they can be promptly addressed.

Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors and determining cost effectiveness. Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals and other documentation and complete quantity survey to prepare time, cost and labor estimates for projects, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles or processes.

Assist Pre-construction in soliciting subcontractor and material/equipment quotes for estimating purposes. Review and negotiate Baker T&Cs with major material providers and subcontractors. Attend meetings with the design team and customers to represent Baker and its subcontracting team. Review submittal drawings and specifications to ensure that design build budget is not exceeded.

Track potential scope increases and decreases for cost accounting. Prepare preliminary bid summary for review with Division Director, PX and/or VP. Organize and coordinate the activities of bid day to ensure the bid is complete and on time. Review RFPs including Geotechnical reports to ensure the design meets RFP requirements.

Generate RFIs when appropriate prior to bidding and send to appropriate entity. Track permits and MMRP though the AHJ requirements. Assist design engineers and owners with coordination of interconnection with utilities. Participate in meetings of estimating personnel to discuss project bids and review job cost information to improve estimating methods and procedures.

Understand and work with SCADA subcontractors in the development of turnkey energy storage projects. Assist Project Manager in estimating change orders or any other project change conditions. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE: Occupational certificate or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of utility scale energy storage electrical experience.

Electrical Engineering degree or acceptable work experience is preferred. Technical skills should include the ability to read substation design drawings; understand energy storage systems; perform basic calculations; complete basic energy storage layout. Understand project sequence and create preliminary construction schedules.

Good understanding of the National Electrical Code and municipal plan check requirements. Above average skill levels in drafting, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Two years minimum experience in Electrical Estimating or equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid CA Driver’s License is required At Baker, we are proud to be an employee-owned company.

When you join, you will have the opportunity for a great career and the financial benefits of being an owner. Through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), eligible employees can become part owners of the company. Instead of just receiving a paycheck, you will be given shares of the company's stock over time. As the company prospers, the value of these shares can increase, providing you with a potential wealth-building opportunity in addition to a competitive compensation package.

The ESOP will enable you to share the company's success and growth. For more information regarding employee ownership at Baker Electric and its significant potential, click here: Employee Stock Ownership Program | Baker Electric (baker-electric.com) PAY TRANSPARENCY: The starting salary for th is opportunity range is listed.

Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Baker provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, an Employee-Owned Program (ESOP), paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

A candidate’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Please note that the compensation information is a good-faith estimate for this position. It assumes a rate based on location and experience. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Baker Electric is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer / Disability / Veteran .

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, a Baker Recruiter will contact you directly from our organization with a @baker-electric.com email .