Job Title: Staff Aug Design Manager

Location: Palo Alto, CA (3 days/week) + Fremont, CA (2 days/week)
Contract Duration: 10 Months
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: Full-time, on-site (may require overtime)
Potential: Extension or Contract-to-Hire

Position Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure Design Manager with a Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering background to support R&D-focused energy infrastructure programs. This role owns the full lifecycle of design and engineering for construction and infrastructure—from concept through delivery.
The ideal candidate excels in cross-functional collaboration, is exceptionally detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment requiring coordination across engineering, construction, R&D, and operations.

Responsibilities Lead and manage design reviews and construction design packages, including SOW, kick-off, MDR, 30/60/90%, IFP, and IFC deliverables. Develop strategies for design and engineering deliverables, including permitting and construction packages. Own the end-to-end engineering and design process from concept through execution. Manage permitting processes, construction documentation, RFIs, and transmittals. Coordinate schedules with construction teams based on procurement and build timelines. Translate stakeholder requirements into actionable deliverables. Oversee technical planning, scope development, programming, design, and engineering through construction. Build strong cross-functional relationships to ensure program alignment. Apply various project delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, IPD, Fast-Track). Implement innovative electrical and infrastructure designs in collaboration with Facilities Engineering, Construction, Self-Perform teams, and others. Requirements Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of professional experience. Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams within A/E firms. Strong background in complex MEP project management. Proven ability to lead engineering resources across disciplines. Track record delivering IFB, IFP, and IFC packages. Familiarity with VDC project management for manufacturing, industrial, R&D, workplace, or site infrastructure. Strong project management skills with ability to apply fundamentals to complex engineering challenges. Excellent communication and documentation capabilities; able to distill complex issues into clear, actionable plans. Positive, fast-learning, highly motivated mindset with passion for complex infrastructure development. #LI-GP2