Director of Electrical Engineering

BKV Group seeks a Director of Electrical Engineering to join our team in Dallas, TX. The Director of Electrical Engineering manages and schedules the local discipline team, collaborates with other Directors/Managing Partners/Project Managers in leading projects, participates in the hiring/annual review process for the Electrical Engineering discipline, and coordinates mentoring/training opportunities for BKV electrical staff. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, the Director of Electrical Engineering serves as lead engineer responsible for the overall design, documentation, certification, management, and client engagement of the local discipline projects.

Responsibilities

Serve as lead Senior Electrical Engineer on assigned projects; Responsible for the technical accuracy and completion of electrical documents; Work with the VP of Engineering and Project Managers to comply with requirements on project deliverables, schedules, and discipline budgets; Meet with BKV clients and project team to review owner's electrical engineering needs and provide design options; Analyze, develop and prepare electrical calculations, design requirements and specifications; Prepare and/or direct the preparation of project design documents working with Engineers, EITs and Designers; Coordinate the electrical engineering design process with other discipline leaders and BKV standards; Sign and seal electrical engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects; Manage and schedule the local electrical engineering discipline team; Provide recommendations for new hires and staffing adjustments; Participate in interviews; Conduct 90-day reviews and annual review meetings for discipline staff; Coordinate mentoring and training opportunities for electrical staff; Assist in oversight of discipline drawing standards and details; Know and uphold the BKV quality assurance process and standards; Assist in business development activities related to the discipline practice group revenue goals and marketing plans

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent; Professional license required; 10-15 years of experience as a licensed engineer for the built environment; Expert Knowledge in NFPA70 (NEC) code & Energy Code; Knowledge in IBC, NFPA72, NFPA101 & NFPA110; Ability to use design software at a professional level: Lighting Calculation (AGI), Energy Code (ComCheck), Power System Analysis (SKM), Generator Sizing (Cummins or others), and Revit MEP; Experience with Bluebeam, BIM360, and Microsoft Office Suite; Thorough attention to detail, highly effective communicator and collaborator, and excellent people leadership and project management skills; Ability to write reports and professional correspondence, present information, express ideas and suggestions, and respond to questions

Nice to have

Certification or experience in sustainable building design

Benefits

Excellent benefits; competitive salaries; flexible work schedule; continuous opportunities for growth