Lead Design Engineer

About Us:

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Divcon delivers fully integrated automation solutions nationwide that optimize performance, energy efficiency, and reliability across HVAC, lighting, power monitoring, and mission-critical systems. Leveraging advanced technologies - including Allen-Bradley PLCs, Ignition SCADA, and Delta DDC systems - we combine deep technical expertise with field-tested execution to deliver precise, scalable, and high-performance solutions.

About the role:

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 is responsible for guiding a team of Senior Design Engineers, ensuring engineering excellence, and driving consistency in design standards and execution.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Development

- Lead, mentor, and provide technical oversight to a team of Senior Design Engineers.

- Deliver ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development support.

- Assist the Design Engineering Manager in workload planning, project assignments, and resource allocation.

- Review and approve design deliverables to ensure technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

- Ensure team adherence to project schedules, milestones, and deliverable timelines.

- Identify skill gaps and support development of training plans to enhance team capabilities.

- Drive adoption and enforcement of design standards, templates, and engineering best practices.

Technical Design & Project Execution

- Lead the design and implementation of DDC control systems across all project phases, including pre-construction, installation, and closeout.

- Oversee development of HVAC and building automation control system designs, including schematics, riser/network diagrams, panel layouts, and wiring details.

- Translate mechanical and electrical plans/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 (BOMs), and device specifications.

- Engineer system architectures utilizing 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 across all design deliverables.

Quality, Coordination & Continuous Improvement

- 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 ensure project alignment and execution.

- Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and system startup in collaboration 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.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).

- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical for control system design and documentation.

- Advanced understandi