DLB Associates
Electrical Associate Director
Remote role where the employee must remain based in a particular country.
United States only
Employer listed it 6h ago · Found 5h ago
First listed today.
Salary
Not stated
Location
United States only
Timezone
US East
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Lead
Category
Design
This employer didn't state pay. Jobs like this usually pay around $180k–$245k a year, a typical range taken from 79 lead-level design roles on Nomaders that do state pay. It's a guide, not an offer.
Remote flexibility
Work from home
This is a remote role, but the employee must be based in United States. It is work from home rather than work from anywhere.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "Remote (United States)"
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- Residency required in United States
- Payroll and tax are likely handled in that country only
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About the role
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 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.
Requirements
- ·Knowledge of organizational objectives and how they relate to company policies
- ·Knowledge of budgeting and financial management principles
- ·Skilled at utilizing data visualization tools and techniques to present complex data in an easily understandable format for stakeholders and senior management
- ·Strong leadership skills to motivate subordinates and ensure that they are performing at their best
- ·Strong tactical decision-making skills to handle unforeseen issues that arise during the course of operations
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)
- ·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
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, work from home, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at DLB Associates, mentioning your remote working experience and working hours (US East).
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
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