Electrical Design Director - Healthcare at Dbr in Dallas, TX | Kablio

Role

Description

technical review

electrical design

quality control

code compliance

staff development

client liaison

Provide strategic direction and daily operational oversight for the Dallas Electrical Engineering team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on technical excellence and client service.
Serve as the senior technical reviewer and responsible Professional Engineer (PE) for all electrical engineering deliverables, including medium- and low-voltage power distribution, emergency power systems, lighting, grounding, and specialized systems.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Electrical Discipline's Quality Control processes and checkpoints, ensuring all designs are robust, coordinated, and meet the highest standards of the firm and the industry.
Work with firm leadership to forecast personnel needs, participate in recruitment of senior staff, and conduct performance reviews to develop the overall strength of the electrical practice area.
Maintain expert-level, up-to-date knowledge of and ensure strict adherence to all relevant codes, including the NEC, NFPA 99 (Healthcare Facilities), NFPA 110 (Emergency Power), FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals and Outpatient Facilities, and Texas state regulations such as TDSHS.
Mentor and coach engineers at all levels, helping them advance toward PE licensure, develop specialized healthcare system expertise, and enhance their QA/QC skillset.
Act as a senior-level technical contact for key healthcare clients, establishing trust and providing strategic counsel on critical infrastructure planning, redundancy, and long-term facility life-cycle cost analysis with supporting Project Manager.
Collaborate closely with Project Managers (PMs) and the Healthcare Practice Leader to define the electrical design scope, manage the engineering budget and labor hours, and proactively mitigate technical risks to guarantee projects are delivered on time and within financial targets.

Requirements

healthcare mep

pe license

15+ years

electrical engineering

redundant power

ups

A minimum of 6–8 years of dedicated, senior-level experience in healthcare MEP consulting, specifically designing and managing projects for acute care hospitals, medical centers, and specialized clinical facilities.
Professional Engineer (PE) license is required, with current registration in Texas (or the ability to obtain it via comity within 6 months). And eligible for multistate registrations.
A minimum of 15+ years of progressive, hands-on experience in the design of electrical systems for the built environment.
Bachelor’s in Electrical or Architectural Engineering, ABET accredited degree.
Expert proficiency in the design of redundant and reliable electrical distribution systems, emergency power generation and paralleling, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, and complex lighting control systems.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded with a vision to provide world-class engineering and consulting solutions.
Specializes in delivering integrated solutions across a wide array of industries.
Renowned for handling complex projects that span across energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.
Renowned for handling complex projects that span across energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.
The company’s projects include everything from large-scale infrastructure developments to innovative energy solutions.
Experts bring invaluable insight to both public and private sector projects.
Over the years, DBR has developed a reputation for being a reliable partner for infrastructure and energy projects.
Committed to driving opportunities through collaboration and expertise.

Culture + Values

50% Match

401k Match

Employees receive a 50% match on their 401k contributions.

6% Contribution

Contribution Limit

Employees can contribute up to 6% of their salary to the 401k plan.

Embracing the responsibility to provide for the needs and expectations of our clients, employees, and community. We consider it more than just a job.
Asking the right questions, utilizing all our resources and ingenuity, and performing the proper due diligence to deliver solutions that we are proud of.
Cultivating a transparent and undivided workplace. We keep it real by remaining grounded in our values and focusing on what is right, not who is right.
Our social duty is to design systems that minimize our carbon footprint and provide healthy spaces for work and play.
Focus on energy efficiency, building performance, and having fun in the process.
Mentorship, opportunities, and a supportive culture that cultivates lasting professional growth.
Competitive compensation and benefits including profit sharing.
Flex, compressed schedules, PTO and health/fitness memberships supporting work‑life balance.
Monthly social events, employee‑led committees, sports teams and formal recognition programs.
Community giving through local volunteer events and mentorship programs.

Environment + Sustainability

Zero Annual Energy Demand

Net Zero Initiative

Aims to achieve buildings with annual net energy demand of zero through innovative design and renewable integration.

Perform energy simulations in early design phases at no extra charge to clients.
Plan for ‘solar‑ready’ buildings by estimating PV capacity and incorporating infrastructure for future installation.
Use building performance & energy modeling, passive design, daylighting, LCCA, energy & water audits, solar feasibility studies.
Commitment to design systems that minimize carbon footprint and provide healthy spaces (‘every day is Earth Day’).
Commissioning and sustainability departments work together to meet project sustainability goals.
Lean on EPA guidance: reducing building energy use as cost‑effective greenhouse gas reduction.
Integrate renewable energy planning and modeling to balance envelope, systems sizing, and PV options.
High‑performance energy design strategies (e.g., heat‑pump chillers, occupancy‑based VAV, waste‑heat recovery, thermal storage) especially in 24/7 facilities.
Water conservation via rainwater harvesting, low‑flow fixtures, condensate recovery.
Net Zero target: achieve net zero energy buildings through continuous modeling, design trade‑offs, and solar readiness.

Inclusion & Diversity

Celebrated women engineers on International Women in Engineering Day, emphasizing female perspectives challenge ideas and serve as role models.
No explicit gender ratio or DEI metrics found on public site or LinkedIn.

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Role

Description

technical review

electrical design

quality control

code compliance

staff development

client liaison

Provide strategic direction and daily operational oversight for the Dallas Electrical Engineering team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on technical excellence and client service.
Serve as the senior technical reviewer and responsible Professional Engineer (PE) for all electrical engineering deliverables, including medium- and low-voltage power distribution, emergency power systems, lighting, grounding, and specialized systems.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Electrical Discipline's Quality Control processes and checkpoints, ensuring all designs are robust, coordinated, and meet the highest standards of the firm and the industry.
Work with firm leadership to forecast personnel needs, participate in recruitment of senior staff, and conduct performance reviews to develop the overall strength of the electrical practice area.
Maintain expert-level, up-to-date knowledge of and ensure strict adherence to all relevant codes, including the NEC, NFPA 99 (Healthcare Facilities), NFPA 110 (Emergency Power), FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals and Outpatient Facilities, and Texas state regulations such as TDSHS.
Mentor and coach engineers at all levels, helping them advance toward PE licensure, develop specialized healthcare system expertise, and enhance their QA/QC skillset.
Act as a senior-level technical contact for key healthcare clients, establishing trust and providing strategic counsel on critical infrastructure planning, redundancy, and long-term facility life-cycle cost analysis with supporting Project Manager.
Collaborate closely with Project Managers (PMs) and the Healthcare Practice Leader to define the electrical design scope, manage the engineering budget and labor hours, and proactively mitigate technical risks to guarantee projects are delivered on time and within financial targets.

Requirements

healthcare mep

pe license

15+ years

electrical engineering

redundant power

ups

A minimum of 6–8 years of dedicated, senior-level experience in healthcare MEP consulting, specifically designing and managing projects for acute care hospitals, medical centers, and specialized clinical facilities.
Professional Engineer (PE) license is required, with current registration in Texas (or the ability to obtain it via comity within 6 months). And eligible for multistate registrations.
A minimum of 15+ years of progressive, hands-on experience in the design of electrical systems for the built environment.
Bachelor’s in Electrical or Architectural Engineering, ABET accredited degree.
Expert proficiency in the design of redundant and reliable electrical distribution systems, emergency power generation and paralleling, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, and complex lighting control systems.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded with a vision to provide world-class engineering and consulting solutions.
Specializes in delivering integrated solutions across a wide array of industries.
Renowned for handling complex projects that span across energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.
Renowned for handling complex projects that span across energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.
The company’s projects include everything from large-scale infrastructure developments to innovative energy solutions.
Experts bring invaluable insight to both public and private sector projects.
Over the years, DBR has developed a reputation for being a reliable partner for infrastructure and energy projects.
Committed to driving opportunities through collaboration and expertise.

Culture + Values

50% Match

401k Match

Employees receive a 50% match on their 401k contributions.

6% Contribution

Contribution Limit

Employees can contribute up to 6% of their salary to the 401k plan.

Embracing the responsibility to provide for the needs and expectations of our clients, employees, and community. We consider it more than just a job.
Asking the right questions, utilizing all our resources and ingenuity, and performing the proper due diligence to deliver solutions that we are proud of.
Cultivating a transparent and undivided workplace. We keep it real by remaining grounded in our values and focusing on what is right, not who is right.
Our social duty is to design systems that minimize our carbon footprint and provide healthy spaces for work and play.
Focus on energy efficiency, building performance, and having fun in the process.
Mentorship, opportunities, and a supportive culture that cultivates lasting professional growth.
Competitive compensation and benefits including profit sharing.
Flex, compressed schedules, PTO and health/fitness memberships supporting work‑life balance.
Monthly social events, employee‑led committees, sports teams and formal recognition programs.
Community giving through local volunteer events and mentorship programs.

Environment + Sustainability

Zero Annual Energy Demand

Net Zero Initiative

Aims to achieve buildings with annual net energy demand of zero through innovative design and renewable integration.

Perform energy simulations in early design phases at no extra charge to clients.
Plan for ‘solar‑ready’ buildings by estimating PV capacity and incorporating infrastructure for future installation.
Use building performance & energy modeling, passive design, daylighting, LCCA, energy & water audits, solar feasibility studies.
Commitment to design systems that minimize carbon footprint and provide healthy spaces (‘every day is Earth Day’).
Commissioning and sustainability departments work together to meet project sustainability goals.
Lean on EPA guidance: reducing building energy use as cost‑effective greenhouse gas reduction.
Integrate renewable energy planning and modeling to balance envelope, systems sizing, and PV options.
High‑performance energy design strategies (e.g., heat‑pump chillers, occupancy‑based VAV, waste‑heat recovery, thermal storage) especially in 24/7 facilities.
Water conservation via rainwater harvesting, low‑flow fixtures, condensate recovery.
Net Zero target: achieve net zero energy buildings through continuous modeling, design trade‑offs, and solar readiness.

Inclusion & Diversity

Celebrated women engineers on International Women in Engineering Day, emphasizing female perspectives challenge ideas and serve as role models.
No explicit gender ratio or DEI metrics found on public site or LinkedIn.

Articles