Lead Electrical Engineer, Mission Critical

Lead Electrical Engineer, Mission Critical Position Location

Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States

DLB recognizes salary ranges from jobboardsdo not necessarily reflect our pay  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 projectspecificationsand 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 andoperatein 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, parallelingswitchgear, 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
• Assistin 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 andmaintainshop drawing andRFIlog
• 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 tooptimizeperformance 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…