
Lead Electrical Engineer
DLB Associates
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $126,788 - $162,107 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Collaborate with all design staff and oversee full cycle electrical design activities
- Independently perform intermediate to advanced engineering work
- Perform intermediate to advanced electrical design tasks including development of electrical distribution systems and topologies, infrastructure and equipment layouts and selection / sizing of equipment
- Utilize AutoCAD and Revit software to prepare drawings and visual aids
- Review and / or prepare book or sheet specifications for electrical systems
- Develop and / or review sequences of operations
- 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
- Survey existing building conditions and prepares technical reports of findings
- Collect data and other information for construction documents
- Prepare project design and construction documents
- Review shop drawings and submittals
- Review and respond to RFIs
- Review and complete punch lists and project closeout documents
- Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Update and maintain shop drawing and RFI log
- Manage personal hours using company tools
- Identify opportunities and lead the strategic use of technology, digital platforms, and AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency through workflow automation, reduce manual effort, and improve accuracy in forecasting, documentation, reporting, and quality processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from ABET accredited institution PE in related discipline PLUS Minimum of eight years of electrical engineering experience
- Knowledge of electrical systems found in buildings including single/three phase power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, grounding and life safety systems
- 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
- Skilled at producing drawings and visual aids using AutoCAD and Revit
- Skilled in performing code analysis including selection of equipment, wiring, etc. to meet code requirements
- Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation.
- Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
- Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact
- Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
- Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others.
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
electrical designelectrical distribution systemsequipment sizingcode analysisshort circuit coordinationarc flash studiesunderground feeder calculationslighting calculationsproject designconstruction documents
Soft Skills
collaborationproject managementclient relationship managementeffective communicationdelegationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingtime managementleadershipresource forecasting
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineeringPE license in related discipline