Associate Director – Electrical Engineering

November 4

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DLB Associates

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Gaming • Education • Productivity

DLB Associates is a company that offers a unique, fully interactive gamified experience for users, allowing them to choose how they want to engage with the content. Whether users prefer a fun and challenging approach or a straightforward presentation of facts, DLB Associates caters to diverse preferences in user experience.

201 - 500 employees

Founded 1980

🎮 Gaming

📚 Education

⚡ Productivity

📋 Description

• The Associate Director of Electrical Engineering 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. • 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. • 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. • Timely and effective management of the Electrical team including resource forecasting, performance management and coordination. • Management and Leadership (≥25%) • Provide mentorship and coaching to staff to help them grow professionally and achieve their goals and to create a learning and growing environment. • Manage or lead strategic initiatives for the Electrical department including new efforts or groups/teams.

🎯 Requirements

• B.A. / B.S. degree in relevant fields including Operations, Business, Engineering, or related disciplines. • Minimum of fifteen years of experience in related field. • 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 • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with senior management, subordinates, and other stakeholders • Ability to establish operational objectives and work plans, and delegate assignments to subordinates • Skilled at producing drawings and visual aids using AutoCAD and / or Revit • Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management • Skilled in performing and analyzing Electrical calculations, topologies and Code requirements. • Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective 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, reports and correspondence • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information) • Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact • 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

🏖️ Benefits

• 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 • 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