[Hiring] Lead Electrical Engineer @DLB Associates

Role Description

Positions are available in our Mission Critical Department, which focuses primarily on hyperscale data centers and related mission critical facilities. The Lead Electrical Engineer, Datacenter will have the opportunity to collaborate with all design staff and oversee full cycle electrical design activities. This person will work as part of the Engineering Team and interact closely with the Project Management Team to produce construction documents, develop and edit project specifications and lead the construction administration process.

• Independently perform intermediate to advanced engineering work
• Lead the design of resilient electrical infrastructure for mission critical facilities, including medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems, equipment layouts, and electrical system architecture from conceptual design through construction.
• Design electrical systems supporting high availability and continuous operation utilizing redundant power topologies
• Develop electrical designs incorporating generators, UPS systems, automatic and static transfer switches, paralleling switchgear, PDUs, and associated critical power infrastructure.
• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit software to prepare drawings and visual aids
• Review and/or prepare book or sheet specifications for electrical systems
• Assist in proposal development including project scope, schedule, and budget
• Timely and effective management of project design team including resource forecasting and coordination
• Identify potential project scope changes and aid in development of strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines
• Support contact for design clients and builds effective, long-term client relationships
• May direct interns/other engineering and technical staff

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of mission critical electrical infrastructure including medium- and low-voltage power distribution, standby generation, UPS systems, grounding, lighting, life safety systems, and critical facility electrical design.
• Knowledge of codes and specifications for the design of electrical systems including National Electric Code, Life Safety and Energy Conservation Codes
• Knowledge of technical/design software including short circuit coordination and arc flash studies, equipment sizing, underground feeder calculations and lighting calculations
• Knowledge of various electrical topologies and distribution systems
• 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 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 through 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
• Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others
• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from ABET accredited institution
• PE in related discipline
• Minimum of eight years of electrical engineering experience with demonstrated experience designing mission critical facilities including hyperscale data centers, enterprise data centers, AI infrastructure, healthcare, semiconductor, or other high-availability environments.

Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
• Health reimbursement account (HRA), 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