Associate Vice President - Electrical

Overview

Lead electrical & instrumentation group, overseeing design, project delivery, and client relations.

Key Responsibilities

• electrical design
• control schematics
• generator sizing
• system coordination
• technical documentation
• project management

Tasks

-Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. -Oversee the planning and design of electrical systems including power distribution (medium and low-voltage), lighting, grounding, lightning protection, fire alarm, and other low-voltage systems. -Lead and manage the Electrical and Instrumentation Group, including staff development, resource planning, and strategic initiatives. -Provide technical guidance during client meetings and estimate level of effort for electrical design tasks. -Lead field inspections and system startups, ensuring alignment with design intent and operational performance. -Prepare detailed electrical and control schematics. -Independently manage complex engineering projects from inception through completion. -Ensure project delivery on schedule and within budget. -Prepare technical documentation including basis-of-design reports, status reports, project manuals, and response memos. -Direct the design and specification of control systems including network architecture and process instrumentation. -Perform generator sizing, load calculations, and system coordination studies. -Develop and review project-specific technical specifications in accordance with CSI MasterFormat. -Participate in client presentations, interviews, and other business development opportunities. -Accurately estimate electrical construction costs at various phases of project development.

Requirements

• nec
• bsee
• etap
• plc
• pmp
• pe license

What You Bring

-Deep knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and relevant construction regulations. -Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. -Proficiency in electrical power systems analysis tools (e.g., SKM Power*Tools, ETAP, Easypower). -Experience with PLC-based control systems and control network design. -Proven project management experience; PMI PMP certification preferred. -Minimum of 15 years of experience in electrical engineering design, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management capacity. -Strong understanding of permitting processes and coordination with utility providers. -Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills. -Professional Engineer (PE) license required, with the ability to obtain additional state licensure by comity. -Familiarity with lighting design software (e.g., AGi32, Visual). -Demonstrated ability to lead large, multi-disciplinary project teams. -Additional experience with vertical facilities (vehicle maintenance shops, labs, offices, aviation-related structures).

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About Pape-Dawson

-Founded in 1965 by Gus Pape and Gene Dawson Sr. with just three staff, the firm steadily grew into a major Texas engineering force. -Headquartered in San Antonio, expanded across Texas—Austin, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Corpus Christi—and beyond through strategic acquisitions. -A diverse portfolio spans water/wastewater pipelines, transportation systems, commercial and residential land development, and large public infrastructure. -Standout projects include the AT&T Center and SeaWorld developments in San Antonio, and Amazon’s SAT6 distribution center. -Specialisms encompass civil engineering, environmental consulting, surveying, water resources management, and transportation planning. -The company’s growth strategy features high‑profile merges and partnerships—such as Costello (2023), KSA (2024), RaganSmith (2024), and Dowdey‑Anderson (2021)—broadening its geographic and technical reach.

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