Lead Electrical Engineer, Mission Critical

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.

DLB recognizes salary ranges from job boards do not necessarily reflect our pay ranges.  In many instances we out-compete those ranges for well-qualified candidates.

Positions are available in our Mission Critical Department, which focuses primarily on hyperscale data centers and related mission critical facilities.  

The Lead Electrical Engineer, Mission Critical 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. 

The Lead Electrical Engineer, Mission Critical will be self-directed on day-to-day work and receive high level instruction on new projects or assignments.  Will execute and lead design teams and design projects of complex scope.  May coordinate activities of other personnel. 

The Lead Electrical Engineer, Mission Critical will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

• 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

• Survey existing building conditions and prepares technical reports of findings

• Collect data and other information for construction documents

• Prepare project design and construction documents 

• May lead or work as part of the engineering team and interact closely with the project management team

• 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, 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 to optimize performance and scalability.

Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

• 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 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 

• Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others

• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Up to 10%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states 

• Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meeting for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.

The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from ABET accredited institution

• PE in related discipline 

PLUS

• 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.