Technology Design Director

DBR•Houston, TX

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Technology Design Director will work closely with Practice Area Leaders to provide technical leadership, mentoring, and training to junior designers within the firm. This role serves as a resource and contact to assist other design staff, and interacts with clients as a representative of the firm. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an open-door policy, lead, motivate, and train designers in a mature, thoughtful, professional, and pleasant manner, while also aiding in the development of technical skills of junior designers. Empathy, patience, understanding, and a genuine interest in others are essential characteristics for this position.

Requirements

Licensed Engineer (PE)
Demonstrated work performance producing quality designs.
Revit and AutoCAD drafting/design experience and knowledge on reading construction drawings.
Proficient use of computer for design and BIM drafting.
Use of computer programs for engineering analysis and equipment selection.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Word) or related software.
Proficient in using office equipment (e.g., computer, copier, etc.).
Excellent research and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Dependable and punctual.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain flexibility with workload and project schedules.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to effectively meet deadlines.
Ability to interact well with clients and co-workers, in the field and the office.

Nice To Haves

Deliver industry presentations such as - project and design strategy presentations to client and peers, project interviews, technical presentations at conferences/events and conferences/seminars such as A4LE, TASA, USGBC, etc.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering design work to assist a project team as needed.
Serve as a technical leader and mentor to other designers throughout the firm.
Coordinate with Project Managers to determine scope, complexity, planning, and scheduling requirements of projects.
Serve on the Quality Control team, performing technical design review of DBR projects and communicating openly with project managers and quality control managers to coordinate these efforts.
Actively represent the firm in professional organization(s) (e.g., ASHRAE, IESNA, ASPE) and deliver industry presentations.
Participate in trade organizations and remain informed about industry trends, sharing technical information and trends with design staff.
Assist the Practice Area Leader with the development and implementation of DBR design standards.
Travel to other company locations to engage and train staff at those locations, at least once a year per location.
Maintain a neat and organized work area, allowing efficient access to information required by other team members.
Continue the learning process by attending seminars and continuing education opportunities.
Other duties as assigned.