Job description
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:Engineering Team Lead – Electrical
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
Positions are available in our Mission Critical Department, which focuses primarily on hyperscale data centers and related mission critical facilities.
The Engineering Team Lead – Electrical is a people-first leadership role within our Mission Critical Department. This personis responsible fordeveloping, guiding, and elevating a team of electrical engineers whilemaintainingtechnical credibility on complex datacenterand mission critical projects. The Engineering Team Lead builds team capability, drives accountability, and creates an environment where engineers at all levels can grow rapidly and contribute meaningfully.
The Engineering Team Lead will be self-directed andoperatewith a high degree of ownership over both people and project outcomes. They will define clear direction for their team, proactively navigate ambiguity, and consistently communicate forward-looking paths rather than waiting for instruction. This role requires the ability tofacilitate, delegate, and hold a team accountable across a fully remote environment.
The Engineering Team Lead will communicate andoperatein line with organizational goals and values, model the culture expected of the broader team, and actively contribute to the growth and scalability of the department.
Essential Functions
Team Leadership & Personnel Development (60%)
Act as the day-to-day technical resource / mentor for assigned project teams, including coordination of engineering and BIM resources
Support onboarding and technical ramp-up of newly hired engineers and designers
Provide mentorship and development guidance to L3/L4 engineers through regular communication, technical reviews, and direct project involvement
Participate in candidate interviews with focus on technical capability, communication skills, and teamfit
Assistdepartment leadership with workload forecasting, staffing coordination, and resource planning
Promote standardized workflows, design practices, and QA/QC expectations across assigned teams
Escalate project, staffing, technical, or performance concerns proactively and provide recommended paths forward
Support a culture of accountability, responsiveness, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within the department
Lead by example in communication, ownership, collaboration, and execution in a fast-paced remote environment
Own the development trajectory of assigned L3/L4 engineers – set clear growth milestones, conduct regular 1:1s, deliver direct and actionable feedback, and proactivelyidentifywhen an engineer is ready to advance
Effectively delegate design tasks, calculations, and deliverable ownership to team memberscommensuratewith their capability – resist the urge to execute rather than develop
Model and reinforce desired company communication and operating system – coach team members to propose and articulate a path forward rather than waiting for client or management direction
Facilitate structured team learning sessions, technical discussion forums, and lessons-learned reviews to accelerate knowledge transfer and build a high-performing engineering culture
Identifyindividual strengths, development gaps, and learning opportunities for each team member;maintainawareness of each engineer’s readiness to take on expanded scope
Support the firm’s apprenticeship model by serving as a primary technical mentor for incoming engineers, ensuring structured onboarding experiences that accelerate time-to-competency
SupportElectrical Engineering Design Activities (20%)
Independently perform intermediate to advanced engineering work
Perform intermediate to advanced electrical design tasks including development of electrical distribution systems and topologies, infrastructure and equipment layouts and selection / sizing of equipment
Utilize AutoCAD and Revit software to prepare drawings and visual aids(as applicable)
Review and / or prepare book or sheet specifications for electrical systems
Develop and / or review sequences of operations
Assistin proposal development 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
Define and communicate clear technical direction and design basis to project teams, particularly under conditions of client ambiguity or late-binding decisions
SupportPre-Construction &Construction Activities (10%)
Survey existing building conditions and prepare technical reports of findings
Collect data and other information for construction documents
Prepare project design and construction documents
Willwork as part of the engineering team and interact closely with the project management team
Review shop drawings and submittals
Review and respond toRFIs
Review and complete punch lists and project closeout documents
Reporting (10%)
Maintain 30/60/90-day onboarding documentation for all new hiresin purview, flagging milestone gaps before the next PDP gate
Complete andsubmitperformance developmentcheck-ins at defined intervals with written progress assessments,identifiedgaps, and recommended next steps for each direct report
Proactivelyescalateperformance or developmentconcerns todepartment leadership prior to formal review cycles, with a proposed path forward
Track and report team capability and readiness levels, including advancement candidates andidentifiedresource gaps
Report on workload distribution across assigned engineers, flagging capacity imbalances that risk compressing development time
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)
Knowledge of electrical systems found in buildings including single/three phase power distribution, lighting and lighting controls,groundingand life safety systems
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 feedercalculationsand 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 toleverageAI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows,optimizeoperational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation.
Ability to work successfully in a remote environmentthrueffective 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,reportsand correspondence
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
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
Physical Demands
The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
Frequently moving throughoffice,facilityand other environments
On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds
Travel / Relocation Requirements
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,meetingfor business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.
Education / Experience
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from ABET accredited institution
PE in related discipline
PLUS
Minimum of eight years of electrical engineering experience
Benefits
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)
Health reimbursement account (HRA), 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.
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.