Lead Design Engineer

divcon • Irving, TX

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About The Position

The Lead Design Engineer 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 guides a team of Senior Design Engineers, ensures engineering excellence, and drives consistency in design standards and execution.

The 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 advances Divcon’s building automation capabilities through leadership, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.

The position leads the design and review of BMS and EPMS systems for hyperscale data centers, including DDC and PLC control solutions, system architectures, control panels, drawings, sequences, submittals, and related documentation. It also supports coordination, quality reviews, commissioning, troubleshooting, and process improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Advanced understanding of HVAC systems, control sequences, and DDC integration.
• In-depth knowledge of control communication protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, and LonWorks.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes, including NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, UL 508A, and local energy codes.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical for control system design and documentation.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, or supervisory experience.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in building automation, MEP design, or industrial controls.
• Extensive experience creating BMS submittals and designing DDC architectures, system layouts, and control panels.
• Proven experience reviewing and approving engineering deliverables.
• Experience supporting commissioning, startup, or system troubleshooting.
• Prior experience leading teams or overseeing engineering workflows.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods, typically 6–8 hours per day, while performing computer-based and facility support tasks.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, keyboards, mice, telephones, scanners, and printers.
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, stoop, or reach.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light objects and materials weighing up to 20–25 pounds.
• Sufficient vision to read computer screens, printed documents, and small print, and sufficient hearing to communicate effectively by phone and in person.

Nice To Haves

• PLC/HMI experience with Allen Bradley, Schneider, or Siemens.
• P.E. or E.I.T. credential.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and provide technical oversight to a team of Senior Design Engineers.
• Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development support.
• Assist the Design Engineering Manager with workload planning, project assignments, and resource allocation.
• Review and approve design deliverables for technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Ensure the team meets project schedules, milestones, and deliverable timelines.
• Identify skill gaps and support development of training plans.
• Drive adoption of design standards, templates, and engineering best practices.
• Lead the design of BMS and EPMS systems for hyperscale data centers using DDC and PLC control solutions.
• Oversee development of BMS and EPMS designs, including schematics, riser and network diagrams, panel layouts, and wiring details.
• Translate mechanical and electrical plans and specifications into complete automation control designs.
• Develop and review sequences of operation, control narratives, and system logic for complex systems.
• Prepare and review submittals, bills of material, and device specifications.
• Engineer system architectures using BACnet, Modbus, and IP-based networks.
• Design and review custom control panels and support FAT/SAT and shop verification activities.
• Apply NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, UL, and related codes to design deliverables.
• Conduct and oversee QA/QC reviews of drawings, submittals, and as-built documentation.
• Generate and review RFIs to resolve design clarifications with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, construction teams, vendors, and customers to support project alignment and execution.
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and system startup with cross-functional teams.
• Lead development and refinement of drawing standards, CAD templates, and design workflows.
• Provide input on product direction, tools, and process improvements in collaboration with engineering leadership.
• Ensure accurate and timely development of O&M closeout documentation from construction redlines.

Benefits

• Opportunities for growth, hands-on training, and career advancement.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 100% of individual medical premiums are covered, with assistance toward family coverage costs.
• 401(k) with employer match, eligible after 90 days.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance at no cost to employees.
• Flexible PTO with no accrual requirement.
• For eligible field-based roles requiring travel: business travel expenses, per diem, phone allowance, tools, and PPE at no cost.
• For eligible field-based employees: paid training and additional reimbursable business expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior