Electrical Associate Director

The posting, as Dlb Associates wrote it

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: Electrical Associate Director
Position Location: Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States

JOB SUMMARY
The Electrical Associate Director is a key leadership role within DLB’s Design Department. This position owns the systems that power the department’s growth: staffing and capacity planning, partner / outsourcing management (onshore and offshore), and talent onboarding and development. The Director closes gaps between recruiting, project / program staffing, and Day 1 productivity, while proactively building policies, dashboards, and playbooks that scale.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of people, process, and operations. As both a strategic leader and tactical operator, you will be accountable for ensuring staffing visibility, cultivating strong partner networks, and creating best-in-class onboarding and development experiences that accelerate productivity across the Design Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Lead/Direct Electrical Design Activities and Technical Development (≤50%)

• Associate Director may be involved in schematic and conceptual designs as part of introduction / development of new projects or programs within the department.
• Independently perform and / or direct advanced Electrical engineering design and calculations.
• Perform QAQC peer reviews for projects and programs where he or she is (or is not) the lead engineer.
• Act as department level Engineer of Record (EoR) for projects and programs where he or she is (or is not) the lead engineer.
• Mentor members of the Electrical design team, and assist with training and development to foster a learning environment.
• Oversee organizational training and standards development for the Electrical team.
• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit software to prepare drawings and visual aids if needed / applicable.
• Review and / or prepare book or sheet specifications

Organizational Development and Continuous Improvement of Policies and Procedures (≥25%)

• Lead strategic planning for the Electrical engineering team, with Design Directors in the consult / inform position.
• Lead hiring processes for Electrical engineering team, with Design Directors in the consult / inform position.
• Assist Directors in making informed decisions on significant operational matters at the department level.
• Assist Directors in shaping and enforcing company-wide policies, ensuring they align with immediate operations and broad

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ensive 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!

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

DLB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to DLB in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where DLB has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of DLB and DLB will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.