LK Architecture

Director of Electrical Engineering

Wichita, KansasFull-time
About the Job
Job Description:
  • Director of Electrical Engineering
  • Required Years of Experience: Minimum 10 years
  • FLSA Status: Exempt
  • Registration: Must be a licensed Professional Engineer
  • Reports to: President/CEO and COO
  • Level of Supervision: Works under minimal supervision from Senior Company Management

General Description:
  • Expected to be an expert in his/her field.
  • Has excellent understanding of how his/her discipline interacts within projects, company, and clients.
  • Manages and coordinates activities of department.
  • Coordinates scheduling requirements of projects, assigns personnel, determines personnel needed with most appropriate individual qualities.
  • Ensures quality, accuracy, and completeness of departmental work, compliance with established standards, procedures, and codes, and that deadlines are met.
  • Provides training, technical guidance, and instruction to personnel within department.
  • Reviews timesheets of department personnel.
  • Manages hiring, performance appraisal, salary recommendations, and employee development.
  • Develops departmental policies, technical standards, and procedures.
  • Assists in development and coordination of interdepartmental policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Is expected to function as Senior Engineer 6 as necessary to meet project requirements, project schedules, and company goals.

Management Expectations:
  • Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, delivering clear presentations to clients and internal teams.
  • Represent the company in client meetings and internal discussions as needed.
  • Exercise strong judgment in project and design decisions, with collaboration from senior leadership when appropriate.
  • Supervise departmental staff, including assigning projects and managing team workloads.
  • Lead and manage large, complex, multi-disciplinary projects while overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Mentor and support the development of design staff, serving as a resource for technical and design-related guidance.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular interaction and engagement.
  • Actively contribute to business development efforts and client growth initiatives.

Production of Construction Documents:
  • Construction Documents: Expected to produce construction documents utilizing Revit and/or AutoCAD as necessary so department can meet project deadlines and company goals.
  • Specifications: Expected to edit specification sections for assigned projects. Shall assist in producing a company “Master Set” of specifications.
  • Codes: Expected to have an excellent understanding and knowledge of applicable codes. Shall research non-routine code issues and obtain interpretations from Code Officials.
  • Project Schedules and Budgets: Ultimately responsible for the completion of all projects within his/her department within the budgeted hours. Helps determine the budgeted hours for projects.
  • Studies: Performs engineering studies and schematic design for new systems. Able to analyze operation of existing systems. Expected to provide Design Narratives of his/her discipline on projects.
  • Meetings: Attends in-house meetings as required, regardless of location and/or time of day.
  • Reports: Expected to produce reports and evaluations on projects and prospective projects as assigned.
  • Quality Control: Expected to review his/her own as well as work within his/her department to ensure quality of drawings and specifications on assigned projects.
  • Software: Expected to be proficient in Revit and software that applies to his/her discipline (i.e., EasyPower, Visual or AGI 32, Comcheck, Cummins PowerSuite).

Construction Administration:
  • Submittals: Expected to check project submittals for compliance with construction documents.
  • Requests for Information: Expected to review and respond to RFI's on assigned projects. Shall assist staff in RFI responses.
  • Job Site Visits: Expected to visit job site to monitor construction progress. Expected to provide Site Observation Report in a timely manner following site visit.
  • Organization: Expected to work within Department's file structure so work and files are organized and easily accessed by others. Expected to assist in project archiving.
  • Overtime Expectations: Expected to work the hours required to meet deadlines and accomplish the work assigned, regardless of an 8-hour day. Typical overtime range expected to be approximately 5-10%.

Travel: Expected to travel as necessary to support needs of project, department, or company. Also travels as needed for business development or program support.

Equal Opportunities:
LK Architecture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, disability, age, or any other category protected by law.

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

License/Certification:
  • Professional Engineer (Required)