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