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Commissioning Authority
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DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.
DLR Group has an opening for a Commissioning Authority to join our growing team.
Our Smart Buildings team has an opening for a Commissioning Authority to join our growing team in the following cities:
- Minneapolis, MN
- Washington D.C.
- Orlando, FL
- Charlotte, NC
- Dallas, TX
- Fort Worth, TX
About the Smart Buildings team at DLR Group
DLR Group’s approach is unique because we start every project with a focus on building performance outcomes and use this as a guide to inform our integrated design process. The Commissioning process is central to our approach, ensuring quality and consistency throughout design and construction.
Our certified Commissioning Authorities, Energy Management experts and Professional Engineers combine design phase expertise with hands-on functional testing and advanced operational performance analytics. This ensures projects are delivered at peak performance on Day One of operations, and are equipped for long-term efficiency and success.
We focus the Commissioning process to be the formal framework for delivering low-carbon, high-performance designs that elevate the human experience and deliver real value for building owners by prioritizing operational efficiency, occupant health and resilience.
Position Summary
In this position, you will be supporting commissioning activities for multiple high-profile, national and international Commissioning projects across DLR Group’s core sectors including Workplace, Federal, Education, Hospitality, Healthcare, Justice & Civic, Mixed-Use and more. You will work with these integrated design teams of Architects, Engineers and specialty designers, providing commissioning expertise
As a Commissioning Authority, you will frequently travel to job sites to perform construction reviews, functional testing, and building performance diagnostics. Expect to be traveling approximately 30–50% of your time in a typical month. In this role there is potential for rapid growth opportunities as we expand our Smart Buildings team.
The successful candidate will:
- Review design and construction documents for compliance with Owner’s Project Requirements and Basis of Design
- Develop commissioning plans, specifications, pre-functional checklists, and functional performance tests.
- Perform site inspections and functional testing to verify system installation and operations
- Collaborate with contractors, owners, occupants, and operators to identify improvements on building operations.
- Identify, track, and resolve issues impacting system performance.
- Provide feedback to design teams to ensure optimal design strategies.
Required Qualifications:
- +7 years of hands-on experience in commissioning building systems
- Strong knowledge of the building design and construction industry, with familiarity in the commissioning process for new construction, major renovations, and existing buildings
- Understanding of energy use, indoor environmental quality, operations, and maintenance in building commissioning
- Familiarity with MEP and building automation systems, with the ability to evaluate and test system performance
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with strong organizational and computer skills.
- Possess a sense of self-direction and the ability to manage your own time.
- Must be able to climb structures and inspect equipment both at high altitudes and in confined spaces
Preferred Qualifications
- Commissioning certification from a recognized body (ACG, BCA, or ASHRAE)
- Licensed Professional Engineer or Trade Worker
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills. The suggested pay range for this position is:
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.
We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.
Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.
DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
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DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.
Our Smart Buildings team has an opening for a Senior Commissioning Authority to join our growing team in the following cities:
- Minneapolis, MN
- Washington D.C.
- Orlando, FL
- Charlotte, NC
- Dallas, TX
- Fort Worth, TX
About the Smart Buildings team at DLR Group
DLR Group’s approach is unique because we start every project with a focus on building performance outcomes and use this as a guide to inform our integrated design process. The Commissioning process is central to our approach, ensuring quality and consistency throughout design and construction.
Our certified Commissioning Authorities, Energy Management experts and Professional Engineers combine design phase expertise with hands-on functional testing and advanced operational performance analytics. This ensures projects are delivered at peak performance on Day One of operations, and are equipped for long-term efficiency and success.
We focus the Commissioning process to be the formal framework for delivering low-carbon, high-performance designs that elevate the human experience and deliver real value for building owners by prioritizing operational efficiency, occupant health and resilience.
Position Summary
In this position, you will be the Project Manager for multiple high-profile, national and international Commissioning projects across DLR Group’s core sectors including Workplace, Federal, Education, Hospitality, Healthcare, Justice & Civic, Mixed-Use and more. You will manage a commissioning team and work with these integrated design teams of Architects, Engineers and specialty designers, providing commissioning expertise
As a Senior Commissioning Authority, you will manage multiple projects at a time, perform thorough design and construction reviews, conduct commissioning meetings, and oversee functional testing. Expect to be traveling approximately 10–30% of your time in a typical month. In this role there is potential for rapid growth opportunities as we expand our Smart Buildings team.
The successful candidate will:
- Lead commissioning activities across all phases of the project with multiple trades and client management
- Review design and construction documents for compliance with Owner’s Project Requirements and Basis of Design
- Oversee the implementation of commissioning plans, specifications, pre-functional checklists, and functional performance tests.
- Provide subject matter expertise regarding that impact system performance.
- Collaborate with the leadership team to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
- Meet with potential clients, develop relationships, and present the value of our commissioning services.
- Mentor and train junior staff, helping to build a capable and cohesive commissioning team.
Required Qualifications:
- +15 years of hands-on experience in commissioning building systems
- Strong knowledge of the building design and construction industry, with expertise in the commissioning process for new construction, major renovations, and existing buildings
- In-depth understanding of energy use, indoor environmental quality, operations, and maintenance in building commissioning
- Technical expertise in MEP and building automation systems, with the ability to evaluate and test system performance
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with strong organizational and computer skills
- Commissioning certification from a recognized body (ACG, BCA, or ASHRAE)
- Possess a sense of self-direction and the ability to manage your own time and aid others to ensure projects are on schedule and within budget
Preferred Qualifications
- Licensed Professional Engineer
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, SkySpark as a Connected-Commissioning/Monitoring-based Commissioning tool is a plus.
Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills. The suggested pay range for this position is:
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.
We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.
Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.
DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
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DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.
DLR Group has an opening for a Building Performance Analyst.
Position Summary
The Building Performance Analyst will assist the project design team, including architects and engineers, during the design process by identifying impactful building performance strategies. They will use energy modeling and building performance analysis to quantify the feasibility of building performance strategies and advocate for the most impactful strategies with the design team.
The Building Performance Analyst will act as an integrated design resource, providing insights and actionable data to project teams to set and achieve building performance goals. They will advocate for high performing buildings and provide design feedback drawing from sustainable design best practices.
The successful candidate will
- Be responsible for energy modeling and analysis, daylighting analysis, writing reports for energy life cycle cost analysis, utility incentives as required by the state, code and utilities, and LEED documentation.
- Evaluate the impact and feasibility of energy conservation strategies through optimization of building form, envelope, electrical and mechanical systems.
- Apply their knowledge of building systems and critical thinking skills to troubleshoot technical design challenges.
- Research high performance building strategies such as daylight optimization, thermal comfort, analysis of metered data, etc.
- Act as an integrated design resource, providing insights and actionable data to project teams to set and achieve building performance goals.
- Develop sustainability and performance design narratives and deliverables at all stages of design for projects.
- Leading Integrated Design charrettes managing and providing sustainable design services during different phases of the design process.
- Advocate within the firm on the topics of building performance and sustainable design.
- Possess knowledge of the practical application of advanced techniques in energy modeling.
- Perform Energy and Life Cycle Analysis for the different energy conservation measures.
- Perform Measurement and Verification services for post occupancy evaluation.
- Provide support to teams to meet Architecture 2030 targets.
- Advocate for Architecture 2030 and support reporting both inhouse and within the building community.
- Advocate within the firm on the topics of building performance and sustainable design.
- Participate in office culture providing a sustainability mindset during meetings and discussions.
- Advocate for and attend professional events (IBPSA, ASHRAE, AIA) and learning opportunities related to sustainability and performance design.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering, engineering, interior design or equivalent
- 6+ years of experience performing energy modeling and building performance analysis
- 1 year experience using Integrated Environmental Solutions Virtual Environment for energy modelling
- Proficient in energy modeling and building and daylight analysis software
- Proficient in REVIT
- Knowledge and understanding of sustainable building design
- Ability to represent building performance data predictions, metrics and building science research, as well as writing comprehensive reports verbally and graphically
- Familiarity with the prominent ASHRAE standards such as ASHRAE 209, ASHRAE 90.1, ASHRAE 62.1 and ASHRAE 55
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree in architectural engineering, engineering, interior design or equivalent.
- Knowledge of parametric design tools such as Ladybug and Honeybee
- ASHRAE, BEMP and HBDP Certification
- LEED Accredited Professional
- International WELL building Institute, WELL certification
- Healthy Buildings RESET Standard certification
Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills. The suggested pay range for this position is:
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.
We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.
Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.
DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
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DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.
DLR Group has an opening for a Building Performance Analyst.
Position Summary
The Building Performance Analyst will assist the project design team, including architects and engineers, during the design process by identifying impactful building performance strategies. They will use energy modeling and building performance analysis to quantify the feasibility of building performance strategies and advocate for the most impactful strategies with the design team.
The Building Performance Analyst will act as an integrated design resource, providing insights and actionable data to project teams to set and achieve building performance goals. They will advocate for high performing buildings and provide design feedback drawing from sustainable design best practices.
The successful candidate will
- Be responsible for energy modeling and analysis, daylighting analysis, writing reports for energy life cycle cost analysis, utility incentives as required by the state, code and utilities, and LEED documentation.
- Evaluate the impact and feasibility of energy conservation strategies through optimization of building form, envelope, electrical and mechanical systems.
- Apply their knowledge of building systems and critical thinking skills to troubleshoot technical design challenges.
- Research high performance building strategies such as daylight optimization, thermal comfort, analysis of metered data, etc.
- Act as an integrated design resource, providing insights and actionable data to project teams to set and achieve building performance goals.
- Develop sustainability and performance design narratives and deliverables at all stages of design for projects.
- Leading Integrated Design charrettes managing and providing sustainable design services during different phases of the design process.
- Advocate within the firm on the topics of building performance and sustainable design.
- Possess knowledge of the practical application of advanced techniques in energy modeling.
- Perform Energy and Life Cycle Analysis for the different energy conservation measures.
- Perform Measurement and Verification services for post occupancy evaluation.
- Provide support to teams to meet Architecture 2030 targets.
- Advocate for Architecture 2030 and support reporting both inhouse and within the building community.
- Advocate within the firm on the topics of building performance and sustainable design.
- Participate in office culture providing a sustainability mindset during meetings and discussions.
- Advocate for and attend professional events (IBPSA, ASHRAE, AIA) and learning opportunities related to sustainability and performance design.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering, engineering, interior design or equivalent
- 6+ years of experience performing energy modeling and building performance analysis
- 1 year experience using Integrated Environmental Solutions Virtual Environment for energy modelling
- Proficient in energy modeling and building and daylight analysis software
- Proficient in REVIT
- Knowledge and understanding of sustainable building design
- Ability to represent building performance data predictions, metrics and building science research, as well as writing comprehensive reports verbally and graphically
- Familiarity with the prominent ASHRAE standards such as ASHRAE 209, ASHRAE 90.1, ASHRAE 62.1 and ASHRAE 55
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree in architectural engineering, engineering, interior design or equivalent.
- Knowledge of parametric design tools such as Ladybug and Honeybee
- ASHRAE, BEMP and HBDP Certification
- LEED Accredited Professional
- International WELL building Institute, WELL certification
- Healthy Buildings RESET Standard certification
Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills. The suggested pay range for this position is:
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.
We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.
Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.
DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
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DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.
DLR Group has an opening for a Building Performance Analyst.
Position Summary
The Building Performance Analyst will assist the project design team, including architects and engineers, during the design process by identifying impactful building performance strategies. They will use energy modeling and building performance analysis to quantify the feasibility of building performance strategies and advocate for the most impactful strategies with the design team.
The Building Performance Analyst will act as an integrated design resource, providing insights and actionable data to project teams to set and achieve building performance goals. They will advocate for high performing buildings and provide design feedback drawing from sustainable design best practices.
The successful candidate will
- Be responsible for energy modeling and analysis, daylighting analysis, writing reports for energy life cycle cost analysis, utility incentives as required by the state, code and utilities, and LEED documentation.
- Evaluate the impact and feasibility of energy conservation strategies through optimization of building form, envelope, electrical and mechanical systems.
- Apply their knowledge of building systems and critical thinking skills to troubleshoot technical design challenges.
- Research high performance building strategies such as daylight optimization, thermal comfort, analysis of metered data, etc.
- Act as an integrated design resource, providing insights and actionable data to project teams to set and achieve building performance goals.
- Develop sustainability and performance design narratives and deliverables at all stages of design for projects.
- Leading Integrated Design charrettes managing and providing sustainable design services during different phases of the design process.
- Advocate within the firm on the topics of building performance and sustainable design.
- Possess knowledge of the practical application of advanced techniques in energy modeling.
- Perform Energy and Life Cycle Analysis for the different energy conservation measures.
- Perform Measurement and Verification services for post occupancy evaluation.
- Provide support to teams to meet Architecture 2030 targets.
- Advocate for Architecture 2030 and support reporting both inhouse and within the building community.
- Advocate within the firm on the topics of building performance and sustainable design.
- Participate in office culture providing a sustainability mindset during meetings and discussions.
- Advocate for and attend professional events (IBPSA, ASHRAE, AIA) and learning opportunities related to sustainability and performance design.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering, engineering, interior design or equivalent
- 6+ years of experience performing energy modeling and building performance analysis
- 1 year experience using Integrated Environmental Solutions Virtual Environment for energy modelling
- Proficient in energy modeling and building and daylight analysis software
- Proficient in REVIT
- Knowledge and understanding of sustainable building design
- Ability to represent building performance data predictions, metrics and building science research, as well as writing comprehensive reports verbally and graphically
- Familiarity with the prominent ASHRAE standards such as ASHRAE 209, ASHRAE 90.1, ASHRAE 62.1 and ASHRAE 55
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree in architectural engineering, engineering, interior design or equivalent.
- Knowledge of parametric design tools such as Ladybug and Honeybee
- ASHRAE, BEMP and HBDP Certification
- LEED Accredited Professional
- International WELL building Institute, WELL certification
- Healthy Buildings RESET Standard certification
Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills. The suggested pay range for this position is:
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.
We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.
Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.
DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
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Apply to DLR GroupSenior Engineer - Mechanical | Electrical | Structural (K-12)
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DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.
Position Summary
As a Senior Engineer focused on elevating our work within the K-12 Education sector, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that push the envelope of sustainable design while collaborating with the sector team to achieve our business plan goals. You will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to produce high-quality construction documents and manage project schedules to meet deliverable requirements. You will collaborate closely with all disciplines to produce highly integrated building designs.
You will collaborate with the sector leadership team to develop and execute strategies for business development, growing our integrated practice. You will play a key role in client relationship development and management. You will also guide the engineering team to ensure deliverables are of a consistent quality and within budget.
Locations:
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Washington, D.C.
The successful candidate will
- Partner with the Global Sector Leader and Regional Sector Leader to set strategic direction for growth, actively participate in business plan strategies and initiatives
- Manage engineering project execution, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and scope while maintaining client expectations
- Track project milestones and deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards and preparing regular status reports
- Facilitate and document meetings with staff and clients, coordinating project personnel, vendors, and consultants
- Actively engage in business development initiatives by contributing to RFP responses, participating in client interviews and fostering client relationships
- Lead the design on projects of significance
- Collaborate early and often with architects, other engineers, and clients as part of our integrated design process and culture, resulting in growth of revenue and scale of practice
- Carry out technical review of interdisciplinary teams prior to issuance
- Represent DLR Group at meetings with owners, clients, and suppliers
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
- 10+ years of experience working as an engineer, including engineering design related to K-12 Education sector
- Working knowledge of the design and construction process and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines
- Strong critical thinking, time management, and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Understanding of business management and customer service principles, thought leadership and relationship building
- Knowledge of local building and energy codes
- Demonstrated record of consistent quality work
- Ability to lead others and foster teamwork
- Knowledge and support of DLR Group’s climate action strategy and commitments, including AIA2030, MEP2040 and SE2050
Preferred Qualifications
- WELL, LEED or relevant accreditation to the region
- Familiarity with facility operations and maintenance of building systems
Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills. The suggested pay range for this position is:
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.
We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.
Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.
DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
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Apply to DLR GroupSenior Engineer - Mechanical | Electrical | Structural (K-12)
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DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.
Position Summary
As a Senior Engineer focused on elevating our work within the K-12 Education sector, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that push the envelope of sustainable design while collaborating with the sector team to achieve our business plan goals. You will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to produce high-quality construction documents and manage project schedules to meet deliverable requirements. You will collaborate closely with all disciplines to produce highly integrated building designs.
You will collaborate with the sector leadership team to develop and execute strategies for business development, growing our integrated practice. You will play a key role in client relationship development and management. You will also guide the engineering team to ensure deliverables are of a consistent quality and within budget.
Locations:
- Austin, Texas
- Dallas, Texas
- Houston, Texas
The successful candidate will
- Partner with the Global Sector Leader and Regional Sector Leader to set strategic direction for growth, actively participate in business plan strategies and initiatives
- Manage engineering project execution, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and scope while maintaining client expectations
- Track project milestones and deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards and preparing regular status reports
- Facilitate and document meetings with staff and clients, coordinating project personnel, vendors, and consultants
- Actively engage in business development initiatives by contributing to RFP responses, participating in client interviews and fostering client relationships
- Lead the design on projects of significance
- Collaborate early and often with architects, other engineers, and clients as part of our integrated design process and culture, resulting in growth of revenue and scale of practice
- Carry out technical review of interdisciplinary teams prior to issuance
- Represent DLR Group at meetings with owners, clients, and suppliers
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
- 10+ years of experience working as an engineer, including engineering design related to K-12 Education sector
- Working knowledge of the design and construction process and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines
- Strong critical thinking, time management, and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Understanding of business management and customer service principles, thought leadership and relationship building
- Knowledge of local building and energy codes
- Demonstrated record of consistent quality work
- Ability to lead others and foster teamwork
- Knowledge and support of DLR Group’s climate action strategy and commitments, including AIA2030, MEP2040 and SE2050
Preferred Qualifications
- WELL, LEED or relevant accreditation to the region
- Familiarity with facility operations and maintenance of building systems
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.
We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.
Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.
DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
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