Design Department Manager at AUC Group LLC

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Autodesk Inventor, Design Automation, Team Development, Construction Documentation, Process Management, SOP Development, Budget Planning, Project Coordination, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Detail-Oriented, Continuous Improvement, Fabrication Practices, Technical Excellence, Resource Allocation

Industry

Utilities

Description

Description Seven Seas Water Group Seven Seas Water Group (www.sevenseaswater.com) is a portfolio company owned by investment funds managed by EQT. Headquartered in Tampa, with operations across the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America, Seven Seas Water Group (SSWG) delivers annually over 20 billion gallons of water to industrial, commercial, governmental, municipal, and hospitality customers. SSWG designs, builds, owns, and operates, delivers new facilities, or acquires and upgrades existing facilities, with the goal of optimizing project risk transfer between the public and private sectors. We have more than 200 water and wastewater treatment plants in operations throughout the United States, Caribbean, and Latin America. With an outstanding reputation for decentralized water and wastewater treatment solutions, the SSWG “Water-as-a-Service®” approach seeks to help solve global water and wastewater infrastructure challenges. SSWG operates two businesses within the water infrastructure space. Seven Seas Water, which provides water treatment and desalination for governmental, hospitality and industrial customers in United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the AUC Group (www.aucgroup.net), which provides decentralized water and wastewater treatment plants for industrial and municipal customers in the United States. EQT is a purpose-driven global investment organization focused on active ownership strategies. With a Nordic heritage and a global mindset, EQT has a track record of more than three decades of developing companies across multiple geographies, sectors, and strategies. EQT has investment strategies covering all phases of a business’ development, from start-up to maturity. EQT has EUR 273 billion in total assets under management (EUR 141 billion in fee-generating assets under management) as of 30 June 2025, within two business segments – Private Capital and Real Assets. With its roots in the Wallenberg family’s entrepreneurial mindset and philosophy of long-term ownership, EQT is guided by a set of strong values and a distinct corporate culture. EQT manages and advises funds and vehicles that invest across the world with the mission to future-proof companies, generate attractive returns and make a positive impact with everything EQT does. The EQT AB Group comprises EQT AB (publ) and its direct and indirect subsidiaries, which include general partners and fund managers of EQT funds as well as entities advising EQT funds. EQT has offices in more than 25 countries across Europe, Asia and the Americas and has more than 1,900 employees. More info: www.eqtgroup.com Follow EQT on LinkedIn, X, YouTube and Instagram Job Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Design Manager to lead our drafting and design team in delivering high-quality fabrication and construction documentation for modular water and wastewater treatment systems. This role is responsible for ensuring technical excellence, consistency, and efficiency across all design outputs, while continuously improving tools, processes, and team capabilities. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong background in Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Vault, design automation, and team development within an engineering-driven environment. Requirements Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Leadership & Oversight · Provide final review and approval of all fabrication and construction drawings prior to release. · Lead the resolution of complex design and component challenges. · Guide selection of varies treatment structures and layouts that would include elevated headworks structures, WWTP phasing layouts, screening equipment and outfalls. · Conduct mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews and lead goal-setting conversations for team members. · Lead staff development initiatives and foster a high-performance team culture. · Manage departmental budget, including resource planning and allocation for training, hardware, software, and tools. · Identify, evaluate, and implement strategies and technologies to improve design workflows and team productivity. Standards & Process Management · Ensure adherence to internal design standards and best practices. · Develop, maintain, and enforce SOPs for drafting and design workflows. · Set and maintain standards for design templates, part numbering, and drawing formatting. Technical & Collaborative Duties · Oversee creation and management of Autodesk Inventor Content Center and part libraries. · Develop Excel-based engineering tools to assist with design and fabrication calculations. · Implement and manage iLogic scripts in Inventor to automate tasks and improve model consistency. · Coordinate design team workload and priorities in collaboration with project managers. · Support site visits to evaluate complex design challenges and integration needs. Systems Oversight (in collaboration with internal IT and team leads) · Oversee the installation, updating, and troubleshooting of design software across the team (Autodesk Suite). · Advise in the procurement and lifecycle planning of design team hardware. · Administer and maintain the structure and settings of Autodesk Vault server and client configurations. Qualification/Requirements: · Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Drafting Technology, or related field. · 8+ years of professional experience in mechanical, structural, or industrial design, preferably in water/wastewater or modular system environments. · 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in a design or CAD management role. · Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Inventor and Vault Professional. · Strong knowledge of fabrication practices, construction documentation, and design standards. · Proven experience with process documentation and SOP development. Preferred Qualifications/Experience: · Proficiency with iLogic scripting in Autodesk Inventor. · Experience developing and managing Excel-based design tools. · Strong project coordination skills and ability to balance priorities across multiple teams. · Experience with budget planning and department-level resource allocation. · Exposure to modular water/wastewater treatment system design or related mechanical/structural system design. · Working knowledge of Procore or equivalent construction management software. Soft Skills · Strong communication and interpersonal skills. · Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop technical teams. · Highly organized and detail-oriented. · Forward-thinking, with a continuous improvement mindset. How to Apply Candidates must apply through our website, or by sending resumes to Talent@7seaswater.com. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans. Applicant will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Responsibilities

The Design Department Manager will lead the drafting and design team to deliver high-quality fabrication and construction documentation for modular water and wastewater treatment systems. This role involves ensuring technical excellence and improving design workflows while managing departmental budgets and staff development initiatives.