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<meta><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:9pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><u><b><strong style="font-size:16pt;text-decoration:underline;white-space:pre-wrap;">About the role:</strong></b></u></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">The </span><i><em style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Lead Design Engineer</em></i><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> provides advanced technical leadership and oversight for the design, documentation, and implementation of complex building automation and control systems for commercial, industrial, and mission-critical facilities. Building upon the Senior Design Engineer role, this position is responsible for guiding a team of Senior Design Engineers, ensuring engineering excellence, and driving consistency in design standards and execution.</span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">This role serves as a key liaison between engineering leadership and project teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables, alignment with company standards, and continuous improvement of design processes. The Lead Design Engineer plays a critical role in advancing Divcon’s building automation capabilities through leadership, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.</span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><br><u><b><strong style="font-size:16pt;text-decoration:underline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Key Responsibilities:</strong></b></u></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Leadership & Team Development</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Lead, mentor, and provide technical oversight to a team of Senior Design Engineers.</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Deliver ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development support.</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Assist the Design Engineering Manager in workload planning, project assignments, and resource allocation.</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Review and approve design deliverables to ensure technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance.</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Ensure team adherence to project schedules, milestones, and deliverable timelines.</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Identify skill gaps and support development of training plans to enhance team capabilities.</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Drive adoption and enforcement of design standards, templates, and engineering best practices.</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Technical Design & Project Execution</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Lead the design and implementation of DDC control systems across all project phases, including pre-construction, installation, and closeout.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Oversee development of HVAC and building automation control system designs, including schematics, riser/network diagrams, panel layouts, and wiring details.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Translate mechanical and electrical plans/specifications into complete automation control designs.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Develop and review sequences of operation, control narratives, and system logic for complex systems.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Prepare and review submittals, bills of material (BOMs), and device specifications.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Engineer system architectures utilizing BACnet, Modbus, and IP-based networks.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Design and review custom control panels and support FAT/SAT and shop verification activities.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Apply NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, UL, and related codes across all design deliverables.</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Quality, Coordination & Continuous Improvement</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Conduct and oversee QA/QC reviews of drawings, submittals, and as-built documentation.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Generate and review RFIs to resolve design clarifications with internal teams and external stakeholders.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Coordinate with Project Managers, construction teams, vendors, and customers to ensure project alignment and execution.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and system startup in collaboration with cross-functional teams.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Lead development and refinement of drawing standards, CAD templates, and design workflows.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Provide input on product direction, tools, and process improvements in collaboration with engineering leadership.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Ensure accurate and timely development of O&M closeout documentation from construction redlines.</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:9pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><u><b><strong style="font-size:16pt;text-decoration:underline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Qualifications:</strong></b></u></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Strong proficiency in AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical for control system design and documentation.</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Advanced understanding of HVAC systems, control sequences, and DDC integration.</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">In-depth knowledge of control communication protocols (BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, etc.).</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Working knowledge of applicable codes: NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, UL 508A, and local energy codes.</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, or supervisory experience.</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">7+ years of progressive experience in building automation, MEP design, or industrial controls.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Extensive experience designing DDC architectures, system layouts, and control panels.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Proven experience reviewing and approving engineering deliverables.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience supporting commissioning, startup, or system troubleshooting.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Prior experience leading teams or overseeing engineering workflows required.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">PLC/HMI experience (Allen Bradley, Schneider, Siemens) a plus.</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">P.E. or E.I.T. preferred but not required.</span></li></ul>

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