HIRING AN ELECTRICAL DESIGN DIRECTOR - HEALTHCARE IN DALLAS
DBR is hiring a proven Electrical Design Director to lead technical and quality standards in the Dallas office. This key role demands a senior expert who can ensure the integrity safety and performance of electrical systems for complex healthcare projects while guiding and mentoring the next generation of engineers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the senior technical reviewer and responsible Professional Engineer (PE) for all electrical engineering deliverables including medium- and low-voltage power distribution emergency power systems lighting grounding and specialized systems.
- Develop implement and continuously improve the Electrical Disciplines Quality Control processes and checkpoints ensuring all designs are robust coordinated and meet the highest standards of the firm and the industry.
- Maintain expert-level up-to-date knowledge of and ensure strict adherence to all relevant codes including the NEC NFPA 99 (Healthcare Facilities) NFPA 110 (Emergency Power) FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals and Outpatient Facilities and Texas state regulations such as TDSHS.
- Collaborate closely with Project Managers (PMs) and the Healthcare Practice Leader to define the electrical design scope manage the engineering budget and labor hours and proactively mitigate technical risks to guarantee projects are delivered on time and within financial targets.
- Act as a senior-level technical contact for key healthcare clients establishing trust and providing strategic counsel on critical infrastructure planning redundancy and long-term facility life-cycle cost analysis with supporting Project Manager.
- Provide strategic direction and daily operational oversight for the Dallas Electrical Engineering team fostering a high-performance culture focused on technical excellence and client service.
- Mentor and coach engineers at all levels helping them advance toward PE licensure develop specialized healthcare system expertise and enhance their QA / QC skillset.
- Work with firm leadership to forecast personnel needs participate in recruitment of senior staff and conduct performance reviews to develop the overall strength of the electrical practice area.
- Perform additional assignments as requested / needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors in Electrical or Architectural Engineering ABET accredited degree.A minimum of 15 years of progressive hands-on experience in the design of electrical systems for the built environment.A minimum of 68 years of dedicated senior-level experience in healthcare MEP consulting specifically designing and managing projects for acute care hospitals medical centers and specialized clinical facilities.Professional Engineer (PE) license is required with current registration in Texas (or the ability to obtain it via comity within 6 months). And eligible for multistate registrations.Expert proficiency in the design of redundant and reliable electrical distribution systems emergency power generation and paralleling Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems and complex lighting control systems.CONTACT PERSON : Gabriela Susano at
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.
Required Experience :
Director
Key Skills
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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1