Senior Lead Electrical Engineer, Mission Critical

DLB Associates offers a very competitive benefits package; highlights include • 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 CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only: In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, the range provided is DLB's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location. DLB Associates is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland Security. We encourage diversity in our workforce. Are you ready to challenge yourself and redefine standards in the AEC industry? Apply now and join our award-winning team!​

DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions across hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and high-performance building systems. With over four decades of expertise, we partner with some of the world’s most influential companies to design and optimize environments that demand precision, scalability, and resilience. Join us and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is a shared priority. Position Title:Senior Lead Electrical Engineer, Mission Critical Position Location:Remote - workvirtually fromanywhere in the United States Salary DLB recognizes salary ranges from jobboardsdo not necessarily reflect our pay ranges. In many instances we out-compete those ranges for well-qualified candidates. Job Summary This position is available inDLB’sMission Critical Department and focuses primarily on hyperscale data centers and related mission critical facilities. TheSenior Lead Electrical Engineer, Mission Criticalwill have the opportunity to collaborate with all design staff and oversee full cycle electrical design activities for commercial building design and construction. This person will work as part of the Engineering Team and interact closely with organizational leadership to develop and edit projectspecifications and lead design development efforts. TheSenior Lead Electrical Engineer, Mission Criticalwill be self-directed onday-to-daywork and independently performs most responsibilities.  Will lead project teams and projects of complex scope and broader programs.  Will coordinate activities of other personnel. Assistsin the development of policies and procedures. TheSenior Lead Electrical Engineer, MissionCriticalwill communicate andoperatein line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmentalobjectives. Essential Functions LeadElectrical Engineering Design Activities (40%) • Serve as the technical authority for complex mission critical electrical infrastructure projects. • Establish design strategies supporting highly resilient electrical systems for hyperscale data centers and other mission critical environments. • Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for engineering teams across multiple concurrent projects. • Independently perform advanced engineering work • Perform advanced electrical design tasks including development of electrical distribution systems and topologies, infrastructure and equipment layouts and selection / sizing of equipment from conceptual design through construction documents • Provide direction to project engineers tofacilitatedevelopment electrical construction drawings and specifications • 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 sequence of operations • Develop proposals including project scope,scheduleand budget • Timely and effective management of project design team including resource forecasting and coordination • Identifypotential project scope changes and aid in development of strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines • Perform QAQC peer reviews for projects where he or she is not the lead design engineer LeadConstruction Activities (20%) • Survey existing building conditions and prepares technical reports of findings • Collect data and other information for construction documents • Prepare project design and construction documents • Lead the engineering team and interact closely with the project management team • Review shop drawings and submittals • Review and respond to RFIs • Review and completepunchlistsand project closeout documents • Review and approve change order requests Manage Stakeholder Relations (20%) • ​Responsible for execution of the firm’s client value system and assuring that the project is executedin accordance withcompany policies and standards • Serve asprimaryclient contact for one or more clients. May act as a Client Program Manager with business development and marketing responsibilities. • Build long-term relationships with hyperscale, enterprise, and mission critical clients while serving as a trusted technical advisor. • Assistwith research for technical papers for conferences and journals Organizational Development and Continuous Improvement of Policies and Procedures (20%) • Mentor associates andassistswith training and development to create a learning and growing environment • Contribute to organizational training and standards development • Mayassistin the strategic planning for the group • Mayassistwith hiring process Technology, Digital Tools & AI-Enabled Efficiency • Identifyopportunities and lead the strategic use of technology, digital platforms, and AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency through workflow automation, reduced manual effort, and improved accuracy in forecasting, documentation, reporting, and quality processes. • Support adoption of emerging technologies - including advanced analytics, data visualization tools, and digital construction management platforms - to strengthen readiness, quality assurance, and project controls. • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure technology solutions align with DLB standards for data security, privacy, and operational integrity. • Promote a culture that embraces innovation, continuous improvement, and the strategic use of technology tooptimizeperformance and scalability. Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned Position Requirements (Advanced level for all the following) • Expert knowledge of mission critical electrical infrastructure including utility services, medium- and low-voltage distribution, standby generation, UPS systems,parallelingswitchgear, transfer schemes, and critical power distribution. • Expert u