Design & Engineering Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Engineering or Design Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams in the execution of seawater or industrial water treatment projects, with a focus on EPC and mining-related developments. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in detail engineering, project scheduling, construction support, and commissioning, along with a proven track record in managing the design scope for large-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects.

Key Responsibilities

·        Lead and manage engineering teams through project phases—from feasibility design to detailed engineering, construction support, and commissioning.

·        Coordinate with Project Managers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on technical scope, schedule, budget and resources.

·        Ensure engineering deliverables meet quality standards and are aligned with estimate requirements for EPC readiness.

·        Supervise the preparation of calculation reports for mechanical, process, civil, electrical, structural, Instrumentation & Control, and architectural components, ensuring clarity and meeting the design expectations.

·        Provide leadership in the development of BIM models (Autodesk Platform) and digital engineering tools for design visualization and coordination in Common Data Environments.

·        Drive project scheduling and planning activities, ensuring alignment with permitting, procurement, and construction milestones.

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Drive For Results
• Priority Setting
• Planning
• Delegation
• Directing Others
• Conflict Management
• Building Effective Teams
• Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline

Minimum Qualifications

·        Fluency in English and Spanish.

·        Engineering or master’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering.

·        More than 15 years of relevant engineering and design experience, with at least 10 years in a similar leadership role managing large-scale projects and multidisciplinary teams.

·        Demonstrated experience in desalination plant design, industrial water treatment systems, and mining water infrastructure.

·        Strong background in project scheduling, detail engineering, construction support, and commissioning.

·        Proven experience in EPC project delivery models.

·        Familiarity with international engineering codes and standards.

·        Proficiency in engineering software, digital platforms and design tools.

Certifications

Most positions – depending on the nature of work performed as defined by the division – will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit* of such registration. Additional professional registration or licensure may be needed when practicing or on assignment in a different country. Exceptions may be approved  by division management on a case by case basis.

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