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 broader organizational goals.
- Ensure efficient allocation and utilization of resources, including budgets, within purview to meet departmental requirements and strategic objectives.
- Oversee specific functional areas, managing planning, staffing, and budgeting processes.
- Guide and support teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Assist in developing strategies to attract, develop, and retain a competent and diverse team.
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