[Hiring] Electrical Engineer II - Lighting Engineer @DLB Associates

Role Description

This position is in DLB’s Mission Critical Department and focuses primarily on hyperscale data centers and related mission critical facilities. The Electrical Engineer II will have the opportunity to work with and collaborate with senior design staff to advance their lighting design and controls skills. They will learn, through hands-on application, how to design a wide variety of mission critical projects. This person will work as part of the Engineering Team and interact closely with the Project Management Team to produce construction documents, perform illumination calculations, develop and edit project specifications, and assist in the construction administration process.

The Electrical Engineer II will receive general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. May work independently, consistently exercising discretion and independent judgment on individual work, or may work under immediate supervision. May serve as trade lead on routine projects of limited scope. The Electrical Engineer II will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical from ABET accredited institution, with a sound knowledge of engineering fundamentals
• Minimum of three years of electrical engineering / lighting design experience

Requirements

• Knowledge of the fundamentals of electrical systems found in buildings including basic circuiting, lighting and lighting controls, and life safety systems
• Knowledge of codes and specifications for the design of electrical systems including IES Standards, National Electric Code, Life Safety and Energy Conservation Codes
• Knowledge of technical / design software including illumination calculations and voltage drop
• Skilled at producing drawings and visual aids using AutoCAD and Revit
• Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
• Skilled in performing code analysis including local requirements, selection of equipment, wiring, etc. to meet code requirements
• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation
• Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
• Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
• Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
• Flex spending accounts (FSA)
• Dental and vision plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment