Joining Team DWE

Design West Engineering Is a Multidisciplinary Design Engineering Company That Prides Itself On Customer Service. We Achieve This Through Investing In Our Team And Creating a Supportive Working Environment Where Our Team Can Thrive. At DWE, Building Trust Within Our Team Is a Top Priority That Is Achieved By Focusing On The Professional Development And Growth Of Our Team Members. We Strive To Stay Current With Technologies, Adapt Within The Current Industry, And Provide a Fundamental Commitment To Mentorship For All Employees. Here Are a Few Ways We Plan To Support You When You Are On Our Team

• A fun and inclusive atmosphere with a people-first philosophy
• Flexible and hybrid work schedule options
• Team building budgets are allocated to each team, with comped hours for fun and extracurricular activities.
• Team building around philanthropic community-based events.
• Quarterly check-ins with supervisors to review progress toward personal and professional development goals.
• Partnering with you on your path toward certifications and licensing
• Networking and ongoing education opportunities through conferences and industry organizations.
• Mentorship opportunities internally and through partnering organizations.
• One team philosophy between our offices with inter-office project collaboration on regional and national work.
• Commitment to company growth to support the personal growth of our team.
  
  

Director Of Electrical Engineering

We are seeking a Director for the Electrical Department for our San Bernardino, California, Office. This person will assume the primary responsibility for marketing, research and development, quality control, and team development and professional growth for the Electrical Department, while providing oversight to Project Managers to ensure timely completion of all electrical projects within budgetary constraints.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with new clientele, developing business relationships, and investing their time in mentoring the team. We stress customer service and are looking for someone who prides themselves on their ability to interact and communicate with everybody involved.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Project Management
• 15+ years of overall experience in Electrical Design and Engineering
• Must have excellent communication skills and demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain client relationships as an ambassador for Design West Engineering
• Strong experience with AutoCAD and Revit MEP
• Experience in various project types and market sectors
• Must demonstrate a passion for mentorship, with the willingness to provide mentorship, leadership, and department oversight in person
• Must be willing to participate as an active member in one or more professional organizations
• Must demonstrate the ability to successfully manage the efforts of others to achieve stated objectives
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Director of Electrical for a firm engaged in providing electrical engineering consulting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of California
• Experience with complex Electrical systems
• Experience with proposal writing and client development
• LEED certified professional
  
  

Some Job Duties Will Include

• Business Development
• Consults with Principals to create long-range strategic plans to meet the needs of the organization
• Collaborate with the Marketing department to determine business development needs and projections
• Continually research new technologies
• Develop and maintain master electrical specifications
• Develop cohesive electrical drafting standards to be implemented by all electrical teams with Design West Engineering
• Project Management
• Oversee and distribute the workload efficiently between your assigned project management teams
• Review all proposals developed by Project Managers prior to submission to clients
• Review all aspects of electrical design for every project, serving as the final authority by redlining necessary corrections and back checking to ensure compliance
• Client Development
• Engage new clients at industry events to develop new business opportunities
• Maintain existing client relationships and improve by continual contact
• Team Development/ management
• Oversees engineering staff to ensure goals and objectives are met
• Provide regular training for your team to ensure professional development is occuring
• Perform formal assessments of reporting personnel in accordance with DWE’s policy
• Provide in person mentorship, leadership, and oversight by working in office three days per week
  

Targeted Compensation

• $130,000 - $160,000 per year depending on experience
• Opportunity for bonus twice per year
  
  

Summary Of Personal Benefits

• Health insurance for yourself. You may also add dependents as required at your cost.
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid sick leave annually
• Paid vacation time
• Paid holiday time annually
• 401(k) retirement plans with company contribution.