Our team has an opening for a Commercial Manager. This role can be based in the following cities.

• Chicago, Illinois 
• Dallas, Texas
• Overland Park, Kansas

Position Summary:

Join the team at DLR Group as a Commercial Manager. In this brand-new role to our firm, you will help shape how we elevate the human experience by design, bringing commercial insight to the creative process so great ideas can become successful, buildable realities. In this pivotal role, you will protect the commercial integrity of our projects while championing design excellence, bridging creative ambition with financial, contractual, and risk considerations. From early concept through construction, you will provide strategic leadership across every phase of project delivery, helping teams make informed, thoughtful decisions that balance innovation, value, and long-term success.

If you’re energized by the opportunity to partner with talented designers, influence meaningful work, and help bring exceptional ideas to life, we’d love to hear from you!

What you will do:

• Develop a project-specific risk roadmap at kickoff, aligning contract terms, commercial strategy, and execution plans while equipping key team members with practical risk management processes.
• Proactively identify, communicate, and evaluate commercial, contractual, design, and delivery risks throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Partner with project managers, client leaders, and legal counsel to prepare, negotiate, and manage variations and requests for additional services.
• Deliver guidance and targeted education that strengthens commercial awareness and supports risk-conscious decision-making across project teams and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the consistency, efficiency, and effectiveness of commercial execution firmwide.
• Foster strong collaboration among project teams, commercial leadership, and legal partners while promoting a culture of commercial discipline and risk literacy across the firm.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 10 years of commercial management experience within the design and construction industry, including work on large, complex projects exceeding $500M in construction cost.
• Deep understanding of contract structures, commercial terms, project delivery workflows, and risk allocation across the design and construction lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to assess complex issues, solve problems thoughtfully, and communicate clearly with project teams and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands in a fast-paced project environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Adobe/Bluebeam.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Brings a proactive, self-starting approach and thrives as a collaborative partner across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to build trust, adapt communication style, and work effectively with a diverse range of colleagues, clients, and partners.
• Comfortable balancing creative ambition with commercial practicality to help deliver exceptional design outcomes within sound business parameters.
• Experience advancing commercial discipline and risk-aware decision-making in highly collaborative, design-driven environments.

Our marketing team is seeking a Proposal Specialist with a passion for building brands to join and support our Workplace, Hospitality, and Mixed-Use Sectors, supporting the winning of new work through proposal deliverable development that lead the A/E/C industry. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home. 

About Marketing Sector at DLR Group

At DLR Group, the Marketing team provides strategic support in pursuit of new opportunities and the development of marketing materials. By leveraging a deep understanding of market trends and client needs, the team highlights the firm’s expertise and resonate with prospective clients. 

Position Summary

The Proposal Specialist develops tailored content to support sector(s) project pursuits (opportunities). This content will include writing project narratives along with bios and resumes for design professionals, developing project plates, and development of other unique content for sector pursuits. With experience, this role will manage individual project pursuits and production of on-time, brand standard compliant deliverables (statement of qualification, request for proposal response, and interviews) from RFP receipt to interview completion.

What you will do:

• Manage individual pursuits to on-time, compliant delivery with some oversight.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary pursuit team (designers, architects, engineers, planners, interiors, and specialty design) to write and produce content in our brand voice and style to support sector(s) project pursuits in the DLR Group brand voice and style.
• Support DLR Group’s shortlist and win rate goals with quality execution.
• Record discovered project and people information in firm database (Vision) to ensure institutional knowledge.
• Champion DLR Group as a best-in-class brand by completing comprehensive quality control checks on materials.
• Collaborate with pursuit teams to develop and maintain up-to-date library of on-brand pursuit materials including resumes, project plates, and boilerplate information to facilitate effective workflows across the team; this includes proactive content capture following submittal.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, English, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience creating, writing, and editing proposals in a professional services environment, preferably the AEC industry.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign; proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including PowerPoint and Teams; familiarity with information gathering from a database, Deltek Vantagepoint (preferred)
• Eligibility to work in the United States without needing a work visa or residency sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent deadlines
• Attention to detail and an ability to craft deliverables that comply with RFP requirements while creatively expressing the DLR Group brand and differentiators.
• Critical thinker who can quickly evaluate needs and recommend responsive solutions
• Experience leading or supporting a pursuit process to win work with / familiarity with the needs of and relevant messaging for private clients including Fortune 500 companies, major hotel brands/flags, and commercial real estate developers.

Our marketing team is seeking a Proposal Specialist with a passion for building brands to join and support our Workplace, Hospitality, and Mixed-Use Sectors, supporting the winning of new work through proposal deliverable development that lead the A/E/C industry. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home. 

About Marketing Sector at DLR Group

At DLR Group, the Marketing team provides strategic support in pursuit of new opportunities and the development of marketing materials. By leveraging a deep understanding of market trends and client needs, the team highlights the firm’s expertise and resonate with prospective clients. 

Position Summary

The Proposal Specialist develops tailored content to support sector(s) project pursuits (opportunities). This content will include writing project narratives along with bios and resumes for design professionals, developing project plates, and development of other unique content for sector pursuits. With experience, this role will manage individual project pursuits and production of on-time, brand standard compliant deliverables (statement of qualification, request for proposal response, and interviews) from RFP receipt to interview completion.

What you will do:

• Manage individual pursuits to on-time, compliant delivery with some oversight.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary pursuit team (designers, architects, engineers, planners, interiors, and specialty design) to write and produce content in our brand voice and style to support sector(s) project pursuits in the DLR Group brand voice and style.
• Support DLR Group’s shortlist and win rate goals with quality execution.
• Record discovered project and people information in firm database (Vision) to ensure institutional knowledge.
• Champion DLR Group as a best-in-class brand by completing comprehensive quality control checks on materials.
• Collaborate with pursuit teams to develop and maintain up-to-date library of on-brand pursuit materials including resumes, project plates, and boilerplate information to facilitate effective workflows across the team; this includes proactive content capture following submittal.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, English, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience creating, writing, and editing proposals in a professional services environment, preferably the AEC industry.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign; proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including PowerPoint and Teams; familiarity with information gathering from a database, Deltek Vantagepoint (preferred)
• Eligibility to work in the United States without needing a work visa or residency sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent deadlines
• Attention to detail and an ability to craft deliverables that comply with RFP requirements while creatively expressing the DLR Group brand and differentiators.
• Critical thinker who can quickly evaluate needs and recommend responsive solutions
• Experience leading or supporting a pursuit process to win work with / familiarity with the needs of and relevant messaging for private clients including Fortune 500 companies, major hotel brands/flags, and commercial real estate developers.

We have an opening for a Studio Leader, K-12 Education. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home. Considering this model, this role could be based in the following cities:

• Minneapolis

About K-12 Education at DLR Group:

Our team of educators, researchers, anthropologists, planners, architects, engineers, building performance experts, and interior designers draw from evidence-based design to aid schools in bridging the gap from old and new to improve all facets of operations, and elevate learning through design. Understanding the rapid pace of technological, social, and cultural change, our K-12 Education Studio works with schools across the country to navigate this change to better serve communities and improve educational experiences and outcomes for students.

Position Summary:

As a Studio Leader/ Client Leader, you will play a key role in business development, managing client relationships and leading contract negotiations. You will educate clients on our design process while collaborating with the project manager to ensure the financial success of each project. Throughout the project lifecycle, you will maintain consistent client contact, foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, and ensure that both client and DLR Group goals are met.

What you will do:

• Manage project execution, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and scope while maintaining client expectations
• Collaborate with the Project Manager on staffing, responsibilities, and performance feedback for project team members
• 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
• Participate in client contract negotiations, manage change requests, and approve project plan modifications
• Support business development initiatives by contributing to RFP responses and participating in client interviews
• Oversee project invoicing, ensuring accuracy and alignment with work deliverables, and manage account receivables

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, or related construction field (Professional licensure preferred)
• At least 10 years of professional experience in the AEC industry, inclusive of at least 5 years in a client-facing role leading K-12 Education projects
• Strong understanding of business management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and leadership
• Knowledge of customer service principles, including needs assessment, quality standards, and customer satisfaction
• Expertise in design techniques and tools for producing technical plans, drawings, and models
• Familiarity with building methods, materials, and systems for construction and renovation projects
• Strong critical thinking, time management, and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to actively listen, understand others' perspectives, and respond thoughtfully in conversations

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DLR Group has an opening for a Structural Engineer.

Location: Chicago, IL

Position Summary:

As a Structural Engineer/Structural Designer at DLR Group you will be responsible for the design of structural systems from schematics through construction administration on a wide range of new and existing building types. As part of the integrated design team you create buildings that elevate the human experience through design.

If you are a collaborative designer with a strategic mindset this is the position for you. DLR Group is 100% employee owned and as such you’ll enjoy the opportunity to have ownership in the Firm. We rely on all our employee-owners to apply their financial acumen to grow the Firm profitably.

The successful candidate will:

• Develop structural designs from concept through completion of construction for new and existing building types.
• Prepare engineering design calculations and structural system layouts
• Prepare detailed engineering reports and narratives
• Coordinate structural design with architecture, MEP and other disciplines
• Produce construction documents using Revit
• Write and review specifications
• Review shop drawings, RFIs and submittals
• Conduct site visits when needed
• Collaborate with architects, other engineers, and clients as part of our integrated design process

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural or Architectural/Structural Engineering
• Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) 
• 7+ years of new and existing buildings structural engineering experience, including the design of concrete, masonry, steel, wood materials; gravity and lateral systems
• Working knowledge of current structural software (ETABS, SAP, SAFE, RAM, ADAPT, RISA, Enercalc)
• Goal oriented with strong skills in problem solving, creativity, and attention to detail
• Understanding of commercial building materials, systems, and assemblies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Civil/Structural or Architectural/Structural Engineering
• Experience and interest in sustainable building design
• Experience with BIM including Autodesk Revit workflow
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

DLR Group has an opening for a Senior Electrical Engineer. 

Location: Chicago, IL or Minneapolis, MN

Position Summary:

As a Senior Electrical Engineer at DLR Group you will be responsible for the design of electrical systems from schematics through construction administration on a wide range of building types. As part of our integrated design teams you create buildings that elevate the human experience through design. You will be responsible for participating in the design process of electrical building systems and preparing detailed electrical engineering drawings and calculations.

The successful candidate will:

• Assist in developing project objectives, goals, and documentation policies.
• Develop electrical designs from concept through completion of construction.
• Prepare engineering design calculations and layouts.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports and narratives.
• Coordinate electrical design requirements with architecture, mechanical, and other disciplines.
• Perform site investigation surveys and punch list reviews.
• Provide electrical engineering design expertise on large, complex projects.
• Lead project teams and manage team workloads.
• Mentor emerging professional engineers.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• 7+ years' experience as an Electrical Engineer designing power and lighting building systems on complex projects.
• Experience with consulting engineering or A/E firm as an electrical engineer designing power, lighting, and low voltage systems for Commercial Educational, Sports, Workplace, or Civic projects.
• Experience with BIM, specifically Revit MEP.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Power, Lighting and low voltage systems design experience.
• Experience and interest in sustainable building design.
• An appreciation and understanding of architectural design and how architects work and think.

We have an opening for a Proposal Manager, Justice+Civic. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home. Considering this model, this role could be based in the following cities:

• Chicago, IL
• Cleveland, OH
• Dallas, TX
• Denver, CO
• Overland Park, KS
• Minneapolis, MN
• Omaha, NE
• Phoenix, AR
• Riverside, CA
• Sacramento, CA

About Marketing Sector at DLR Group

At DLR Group, the Marketing team provides strategic support in pursuit of new opportunities and the development of marketing materials. By leveraging a deep understanding of market trends and client needs, the team highlights the firm’s expertise and resonate with prospective clients. 

Position Summary

The Proposal Manager leads the pursuit process and production of on-time, brand standard-compliant deliverables (statement of qualification, request for proposal response, and interviews) from RFP receipt to interview completion for the firm. The Proposal Manager will lead and produce their own pursuits while delegating and coordinating the production of specific supporting content.

What you will do:

• Manage multiple concurrent pursuits to on-time, compliant delivery with little oversight.
• Inspire a multi-disciplinary pursuit team (designers, project managers, client leaders, and creative services) to leverage business development intelligence, develop a persuasive win theme, and deliver content in support of the client’s needs.
• Synthesize complex information streams into compelling written responses to client needs and RFP requirements; edit written content from the pursuit team (designers, client leader, etc.) to match brand voice and professional style.
• Coach project team on presentation best practices to support win in an interview setting.
• Support DLR Group’s shortlist and win rate goals, with a strong conversion strategy and execution.
• Support DLR Group’s ROI goals and BD framework by identifying Random Acts of Marketing (RAM) and adhering to strong process management.
• Record discovered project and people information in the firm's database (Vantagepoint) to ensure institutional knowledge.
• Develop and leverage your knowledge base – including industry research, business development intelligence, firm capabilities, and market sector expertise – to inform win strategies, add value, and increase the likelihood of winning.
• Champion DLR Group as a best-in-class brand by completing comprehensive quality control checks on materials.
• Collaborate with a) Pursuit teams to produce and maintain an up-to-date library of on-brand pursuit materials including resumes, project plates, and boilerplate information to facilitate effective and efficient workflows across the team; this includes proactive content capture following submittal. b) Graphic design teams on key pursuits to develop custom, on-brand visual assets that support defined win themes

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, English, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience creating, writing, and editing proposals in a professional services environment, preferably the AEC industry.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign; proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including PowerPoint and Teams; familiarity with information gathering from a database, Deltek Vantagepoint (preferred)
• Eligibility to work in the United States without needing a work visa or residency sponsorship.

Preferred Experience And Skills:

• Experience leading a pursuit process to win work with / familiarity with the needs of and relevant messaging for private clients including Fortune 500 companies, major hotel brands/flags, and commercial real estate developers.
• Experience leading successful SF330s and RFQ/P responses for government and public entities.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent deadlines.
• Attention to detail and an ability to craft deliverables that comply with RFP requirements while creatively expressing the DLR Group brand and differentiators.
• Critical thinker who can quickly evaluate needs and recommend responsive solutions.
• Strong project and people management skills –the ability to quickly build consensus, and positively 'manage up' to get senior-level individuals to support established processes with input and insight in a timely manner.

Position Summary 

As a Mechanical Engineer at DLR Group you will be responsible for participating in the design process of mechanical building systems from schematics through construction administration preparing detailed mechanical engineering drawings and performing design calculations. As part of our integrated design teams you will create buildings that elevate the human experience through design.  

The successful candidate will 

• Assist in developing project objectives goals and documentation policies. 
• Develop mechanical designs from concept through completion of construction. 
• Prepare engineering design calculations and layouts.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports and narratives. 
• Coordinate mechanical design requirements with architecture structure and other disciplines. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree (ABET accredited) in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Previous internship co-op experience or full time position with a consulting engineering or A/E firm. 
• Passed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam. 
• Experience with BIM (e.g. Autodesk Revit MEP) workflow. 
• Experience and interest in sustainable building design. 

Emerging Professional Experience (EPX)  

As an Emerging Professional at DLR Group you will be a part of our EPX program. The EPX program provides diverse perspectives on the needs of a design enterprise and the possibilities for experiences and growth within the design profession. The goal is to provide a strong foundation to build your career on and explore opportunities within the AEC industry. The program is composed of three major components: mentorship work and weekly classes. These classes include EP-specific onboarding design culture marketing and BD sustainability design technology communication style education mentoring resource and project management construction site opportunities research equity design agency and career next steps. You will hear from some of our top executives and integrated designers during this time!      

DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture engineering interiors planning and building optimization for new construction renovation and adaptive reuse. Our promise is to elevate the human experience through design. This promise inspires sustainable design for a diverse group of public and private sector clients; local communities and our planet. DLR Group is 100 percent employee-owned and fully supports the initiatives and goals of the 2030 Challenge and is an initial signatory to the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment. 

Visit dlrgroup.com and follow us on Twitter Instagram and at LinkedIn. 

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. 

DLR Group has an opening for a Senior Mechanical Controls Engineer. 

Position Summary

As part of the engineering team at DLR Group you will be responsible for the design of control systems from schematics through construction administration for buildings across a variety of sectors including Higher Education, Culture & Performing Arts, Healthcare, K-12, Justice/Civic, Mission Critical, and Energy. As part of our integrated design teams, you create buildings that elevate the human experience through design. You will be responsible for participating in the design process of building systems and preparing detailed drawings and specifications.

The successful candidate will

• Lead multiple projects and staff over multiple regions to assure local teams of engineers know the specific design criteria of projects and train engineering teams on design of control systems.
• Assure quality of design produced by teams through multiple touch points
• 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 of building automation, smoke control, and electrical system control systems on projects.
• Collaborate early and often with architects, other engineers, and clients as part of our integrated design process
• Carry out technical review of interdisciplinary teams prior to issuance
• Represent DLR Group at meetings with owners, clients, and suppliers
• Mentor emerging professional engineers and assist in the development and implementation of controls standards firm wide.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience writing controls specifications, creating controls system diagrams, and writing sequences of operations.
• Familiarity with facility operations and maintenance of building systems
• 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
• Knowledge of 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

• Experience with consulting engineering or A/E firm as an engineer designing mechanical, power, lighting, and/or low voltage systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• 15+ years of experience working as an engineer, including design of building systems.
• Experience with SCADA systems design.
• Experience with integrating of lighting systems into a building automation system.
• Experience with integrating electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems into security and building automation systems.
• LEED accreditation.
• Experience with BIM including Autodesk Revit workflow.
• Building energy modeling experience.

DLR Group has an opening for a Mechanical Engineer with a focused skillset on data center projects. 

Position Summary

The Mechanical Engineer for Mission Critical Projects is responsible for the design, coordination, and implementation of mechanical systems for high-performance, technically complex facilities such as data centers, laboratories, clean rooms, and critical infrastructure environments. This role involves collaborating closely with multi-disciplinary teams to develop innovative, efficient, and scalable HVAC and cooling solutions that meet strict reliability and redundancy requirements.

The successful candidate will

• Collaborate with architects, other engineers, and clients as part of our integrated design process.
• Create and coordinate documents using Revit.
• Perform mechanical/HVAC calculations including code research. 
• Perform plumbing/fire protection calculations including code research.
• Write and review specifications.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs and submittals.
• Conduct site visits when needed.
• Manage mechanical project teams and/or interdisciplinary project teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering. 
• 10+ years of experience in a MEP or integrated design firm working on commercial/public projects, including the design of HVAC, plumbing and fire protection building systems on complex projects.
• 5+ years of experience of design experience related to data centers.
• Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer designing HVAC, plumbing and fire protection building systems on complex projects.
• Working knowledge of the design and construction process and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines.
• Experience with BIM (e.g. Autodesk Revit MEP) work flow.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• LEED Accredited Professional and previous experience participating in the LEED or other green rating system process.
• Experience and interest in sustainable building design.

DLR Group has an opening for an Electrical Engineer with a focused skillset on data center projects. 

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineer for Mission Critical Projects is responsible for the design, coordination, and implementation of electrical systems for high-performance, technically complex facilities such as data centers, laboratories, clean rooms, and critical infrastructure environments. This role involves collaborating closely with multi-disciplinary teams to develop innovative, efficient electrical building systems and preparing detailed electrical engineering drawings and calculations.

The successful candidate will

• Collaborate with architects, other engineers, and clients as part of our integrated design process.
• Create and coordinate documents using Revit.
• Develop electrical designs from concept through completion of construction.
• Prepare engineering design calculations and layouts.
• Write and review specifications.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports and narratives.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs and submittals.
• Conduct site visits when needed.
• Manage electrical project teams and/or interdisciplinary project teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering. 
• 10+ years of experience in a MEP or integrated design firm working on Electrical projects designing power and lighting building systems on complex projects.
• 5+ years of experience of design experience related to data centers.
• Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer designing power and lighting building systems on complex projects.
• Working knowledge of the design and construction process and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines.
• Experience with BIM (e.g. Autodesk Revit MEP) work flow.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• LEED Accredited Professional and previous experience participating in the LEED or other green rating system process.
• Experience and interest in sustainable building design.

DLR Group has an opening for a Mission Critical Mechanical Design Leader. 

Position Summary

As the Mission Critical Mechanical Design Leader, you will be responsible for leading the design of mechanical systems for buildings within the Mission Critical space.  You will lead a mechanical engineering team to produce high-quality construction documents using Revit and manage project schedules to meet deliverable requirements. As part of the integrated design team, you will collaborate closely with other disciplines to produce highly integrated building designs.

The successful candidate will:

• Manage operations, execution, and expectations for the Mechanical Engineering Discipline tied to Mission Critical.
• Workplan mechanical engineering projects and manage staff to execute work to the plan to achieve profitability goals.
• Assign duties, responsibilities, and projects to personnel, properly balancing staffing and workload (team and personal) to achieve profit and revenue growth goals.
• Schedule, facilitate and document meetings with staff and clients related to overall operations.
• Partner with sector and practice leadership to perform all personnel functions such as recruitment, training, and evaluation of personnel.
• Support business development initiatives by assisting the RFP process, participating in project interviews, and actively engaging in community and/or industry specific organization that will build the DLR Group brand.
• Maintain industry leading workplace practices to drive operating unit and culture towards a great place to work status.
• Develop mechanical designs from concept through completion of construction, including engineering design calculations, detailed engineering reports and narratives, and coordination of mechanical design requirements.
• Perform quality control of the mechanical engineering plans and specifications.
• Direct or coordinate activities of personnel, vendors, and consultants.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Licensed Mechanical Engineer.
• 15+ years of experience working as a mechanical engineer, including design of HVAC systems, central utility plants, plumbing and fire suppression systems.
• 5+ years of experience of design experience related to data centers.
• Working knowledge of the design and construction process and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines.
• Prior experience leading teams of Engineers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with BIM (e.g. Autodesk Revit MEP) work flow.

We have an opening for a Project Scheduler. This role can be based in the following cities.

• Chicago
• Kansas City
• Minneapolis
• Omaha

Position Summary:

At DLR Group as a Project Scheduler you are critical to supporting successful project delivery, serving as the backbone of planning and coordination across the team. In this critical project controls role, you’ll develop, manage, and maintain detailed resource-loaded Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules and workflow management tools that keep complex projects on track. Partnering closely with project managers and cross-functional teams, you’ll ensure milestones are achieved on time and within budget while facilitating clear, consistent communication across all stakeholders. You’ll monitor progress, anticipate challenges, and proactively identify scheduling risks and mitigation strategies to keep work moving forward. By aligning timelines with project goals and resource availability, as a Project Scheduler plays an essential role in ensuring each project’s success—from planning through completion.

If you’re someone who thrives on precision, collaboration, and problem-solving—bringing together analytical thinking, strong communication, and technical master of scheduling tools this could be the role for you. Join us and make an impact where timing and teamwork matter most!

What you will do:

• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, including tasks, dependencies, durations, assigned resources, and milestones.
• Collaborate with project managers, design teams, and other stakeholders to gather accurate information and ensure the schedule reflects the complete scope of project activities.
• Track project progress, update schedules regularly, and ensure changes are clearly communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Perform critical path analyses to identify key tasks, potential delays, and schedule impacts.
• Proactively identify and mitigate scheduling risks to maintain project timelines and budget integrity.
• Advise project teams of potential risks, delays, or conflicts, and recommend effective mitigation strategies.
• Adjust schedules as necessary to keep projects on track and minimize exposure to risk.
• Integrate internal project schedules with design and construction partner schedules across a variety of contract types and delivery models.
• Support project teams in allocating and managing resources effectively to ensure timely and efficient project delivery.
• Provide schedule inputs for revenue projections, Planifi workplans, INDEPRO tracking, and quality control (QC) reviews.
• Communicate schedule updates, changes, and key insights clearly and proactively to all stakeholders.
• Prepare and present schedule reports to project teams and leadership, including financial and resource projections based on resource-loaded schedules.
• Support business development initiatives by preparing proposed schedules and contributing to RFQ, RFP, and interview processes as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Construction Industry, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of scheduling experience
• High proficiency in scheduling tool, preferably Microsoft Project
• Dynamic and collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment, works effectively across multidisciplinary teams, and adapts well to shifting priorities and ambiguity.
• Highly organized and proactive, with strong time management skills to balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain exceptional attention to detail
• Proven understanding of project management principles, including critical path analysis and resource allocation.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and foster meaningful relationships with diverse stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 or more years of overall experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
• Professional licensure or certification preferred but not required.

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position, including temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including OPT and CPT), TN, J, H-1B, or those who need employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

DLR Group is an integrated design firm that aspires to be the most creative enterprise on the planet. We are seeking a high energy media relations professional with a passion for building brands to join an ambitious team that intends to transform the model of marketing communications in the A/E/C industry. If you are ready to own and be responsible for leading media relations strategy to enable your internal clients to tell their unique story to their unique clients, this is your career opportunity. 

This role could be based in the following cities: 

• Chicago 
• Columbus 
• Dallas 
• Minneapolis 
• Phoenix 

Position Summary 
This role will lead media relations and influencer engagement for our Healthcare and Higher Education sectors. As a key member of this integrated sector marketing team, you’ll shape how the world sees DLR Group’s Healthcare and Higher Education design expertise and thought leadership. You will collaborate with the sector marketing leader, design teams, and subject matter experts to develop content and build relationships with industry media, trade associations, and key influencers.  

The successful candidate will: 

• Develop a media relations plan and execute it to a calendar, including promotion of specific business plan projects, design ideas, and thought leadership.  
• Research, write, proofread, and edit media and communications content 
• Bring a keen understanding of the current media landscape and how to forge relationships with trade, consumer, news, and digital media contacts. 
• Establish a high bar for sharp ideas, flawless execution, and measurable results from integrated marketing campaigns. 
• Be a creative person who can "think on their feet" beyond the traditional approach to PR and exploit opportunities within new media. 
• Establish KPIs for media activities and measures of success for media outreach and marketing campaigns. 
• Champion brand standards, voice, and style into all marketing content. 
• Collaborate with Sector Marketing Leader to support marketing strategy with identified multi-channel campaigns and ensure that media and thought leadership are leveraged across the marketing ecosystem; and to identify, process, and filter ideas to ensure relevance to target audiences, and to support growth goals identified in the sector(s) marketing strategy in the sector(s) content strategy 
• Digital team to promote media and top design stories / thought leadership on digital (including social) platforms or with emerging media methods. 
• Peer Media Managers to ensure that cross-sector opportunities are identified and strategically promoted. 

Required Qualifications  

• Bachelor's degree in integrated marketing communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field 
• 5+ years of marketing communications experience in a professional services environment, preferably the A/E/C industry 
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent deadlines 
• Strategic thinker with exceptional oral communications, writing, and editing skills, with the ability to articulate a clear point of view on complex issues in clear, concise communications 
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster relationships and navigate cross functionally across different firm teams and with outside partners 
• Keen understanding of integrating marketing tactics with traditional and social media as part of communications campaigns to attract, engage, convert, and retain clients and talent 
• Strong project and people management skills –ability to quickly build consensus, and positively 'manage up' to get senior level individuals to support established processes with input and insight in a timely manner 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Public Relations/Media Relations experience in the Healthcare and/or Higher Education industry, preferably in the AEC or design industry 
• Demonstrated track record of measurably high-impact media campaigns 
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign; proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including PowerPoint and Teams 
• Familiarity with information recording and gathering from a database, ideally MuckRack and Deltek Vantagepoint 

Senior Electrical Engineer - Justice + Civic 

Position Summary 

As a Senior Electrical Engineer focused on elevating our work within the Justice + Civic sector, you will have the opportunity to work on highly complex projects 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. 

 As stewards of the built environment, DLR Group’s Justice+Civic studio elevates behavioral, environmental, and social betterment, resulting in healing, equity, and transformation for the individual and community. 

The successful candidate will 

• Lead multiple projects and staff over multiple regions to assure local teams of engineers know the specific design criteria of justice projects and train engineering teams in the project type 
• Assure quality of design produced by teams through multiple touch points 
• 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 
• 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 Electrical or Architectural Engineering 
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) 
• 15+ years of experience working as an engineer, including design of building systems related to Justice + Civic sector 
• A strong understanding of electrical engineering knowledge:  
• Smoke control systems design and coordination with smoke modeling consultants 
• Specific knowledge of lighting systems as they relate to justice facilities, especially correctional facilities 
• Security requirements of justice facilities and how electrical systems tie into security systems 
• Familiarity with facility operations and maintenance of building systems 
• 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 
• 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 

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Justice + Civic 

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer focused on elevating our work within the Justice + Civic sector, you will have the opportunity to work on highly complex projects 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. 

As stewards of the built environment, DLR Group’s Justice+Civic studio elevates behavioral, environmental, and social betterment, resulting in healing, equity, and transformation for the individual and community. 

The successful candidate will 

• Lead multiple projects and staff over multiple regions to assure local teams of engineers know the specific design criteria of justice projects and train engineering teams in the project type 
• Assure quality of design produced by teams through multiple touch points 
• 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 
• 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 Mechanical or Architectural Engineering 
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) 
• 15+ years of experience working as an engineer, including design of building systems related to Justice + Civic sector.  
• A strong understanding of Mechanical engineering knowledge:  
• Smoke control systems design and coordination with smoke modeling consultants 
• Specific mechanical and plumbing systems used in justice facilities 
• Security requirements of justice facilities and how mechanical and plumbing systems tie into security systems 
• Familiarity with facility operations and maintenance of building systems 
• 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 
• 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  

We have an opening for a Proposal Manager, Justice+Civic. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home. Considering this model, this role could be based in the following cities:

• Chicago, IL
• Cleveland, OH
• Dallas, TX
• Denver, CO
• Overland Park, KS
• Minneapolis, MN
• Omaha, NE
• Phoenix, AR
• Riverside, CA
• Scaramento, CA

About Marketing Sector at DLR Group

At DLR Group, the Marketing team provides strategic support in pursuit of new opportunities and the development of marketing materials. By leveraging a deep understanding of market trends and client needs, the team highlights the firm’s expertise and resonate with prospective clients. 

Position Summary

The Proposal Manager leads the pursuit process and production of on-time, brand standard-compliant deliverables (statement of qualification, request for proposal response, and interviews) from RFP receipt to interview completion for the firm. The Proposal Manager will lead and produce their own pursuits while delegating and coordinating the production of specific supporting content.

What you will do:

• Manage multiple concurrent pursuits to on-time, compliant delivery with little oversight.
• Inspire a multi-disciplinary pursuit team (designers, project managers, client leaders, and creative services) to leverage business development intelligence, develop a persuasive win theme, and deliver content in support of the client’s needs.
• Synthesize complex information streams into compelling written responses to client needs and RFP requirements; edit written content from the pursuit team (designers, client leader, etc.) to match brand voice and professional style.
• Coach project team on presentation best practices to support win in an interview setting.
• Support DLR Group’s shortlist and win rate goals, with a strong conversion strategy and execution.
• Support DLR Group’s ROI goals and BD framework by identifying Random Acts of Marketing (RAM) and adhering to strong process management.
• Record discovered project and people information in the firm's database (Vantagepoint) to ensure institutional knowledge.
• Develop and leverage your knowledge base – including industry research, business development intelligence, firm capabilities, and market sector expertise – to inform win strategies, add value, and increase the likelihood of winning.
• Champion DLR Group as a best-in-class brand by completing comprehensive quality control checks on materials.
• Collaborate with a) Pursuit teams to produce and maintain an up-to-date library of on-brand pursuit materials including resumes, project plates, and boilerplate information to facilitate effective and efficient workflows across the team; this includes proactive content capture following submittal. b) Graphic design teams on key pursuits to develop custom, on-brand visual assets that support defined win themes

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, English, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience creating, writing, and editing proposals in a professional services environment, preferably the AEC industry.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign; proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including PowerPoint and Teams; familiarity with information gathering from a database, Deltek Vantagepoint (preferred)
• Eligibility to work in the United States without needing a work visa or residency sponsorship.

Preferred Experience And Skills:

• Experience leading a pursuit process to win work with / familiarity with the needs of and relevant messaging for private clients including Fortune 500 companies, major hotel brands/flags, and commercial real estate developers.
• Experience leading successful SF330s and RFQ/P responses for government and public entities.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent deadlines.
• Attention to detail and an ability to craft deliverables that comply with RFP requirements while creatively expressing the DLR Group brand and differentiators.
• Critical thinker who can quickly evaluate needs and recommend responsive solutions.
• Strong project and people management skills –the ability to quickly build consensus, and positively 'manage up' to get senior-level individuals to support established processes with input and insight in a timely manner.

We have an opening for a Regional Sector Leader, K-12 Education. We operate a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility between office time and work from home. Considering this model, this role could be based in the following cities:

• Chicago

About K-12 Education at DLR Group:

Our team of educators, researchers, anthropologists, planners, architects, engineers, building performance experts, and interior designers draw from evidence-based design to aid schools in bridging the gap from old and new to improve all facets of operations, and elevate learning through design. Understanding the rapid pace of technological, social, and cultural change, our K-12 Education Studio works with schools across the country to navigate this change to better serve communities and improve educational experiences and outcomes for students.

Position Summary:

As a Regional Sector Leader (RSL), you will drive the growth and profitability of your sector. Collaborating with global and regional leaders, you will oversee the pursuit, award, and execution of projects, ensuring alignment with the sector's business plan. Your leadership will help secure high-quality projects and advance the firm's success while ensuring adherence to best practices in business development 

What you will do: 

• Participate in strategies and collaborate with leaders to win, pursue, and execute projects  
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment by providing mentorship and guidance, empowering team members to develop their skills and achieve their professional goals. 
• Develop an annual business plan outlining client opportunities and growth strategies for your region 
• Provide fiscal leadership to achieve profit and growth targets 
• Regularly report on sector performance and strategic direction 
• Select and mentor personnel  
• Influence industry thought leadership through publications, public speaking, and presentations 
• Actively engage in national forums and knowledge-sharing activities 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Design, Interior Design, Engineering, or a related field 
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the K-12 Sector  
• Proven leadership in managing teams and driving strategic growth 
• Excellent communicator, skilled in client relations and team coordination. 
• Advanced knowledge of design, construction methods, and sales/marketing principles. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, solve complex problems, and deliver high-quality results. 
• Professional license or certification in discipline   
• Ability to work on K12 projects without non-compete clause or covenant restrictions 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in sales and marketing principles specific to the design and construction industry 
• Recognition as an industry expert, with participation in speaking engagements and publications 
• Connection to partners and School District representatives as foundation for client development 

*TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT*

DLR Group is seeking a Mission Critical Design Leader to help shape the future of resilient, high-performance environments that power the world’s most data-driven industries. This role is an opportunity to influence design culture, elevate technical excellence, and advance the firm’s mission to deliver integrated, human-centered, and operationally critical facilities. Our firm operates under a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between in-office and work-from-home time. Live somewhere other than the listed locations? DLR Group has a network of 30+ studios across the United States. For this role, we encourage exceptional applicants nationwide. 

Position Summary 

As a Mission Critical Design Leader at DLR Group, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of project document development and coordinating with all project team members to maintain the quality of the work product within the established project schedule for large, complex mission-critical facilities, including hyperscale data centers, emergency operations centers, industrial environments, and advanced manufacturing projects. 

As part of our integrated design team, you will help create buildings that elevate the human experience through design. You will partner directly with Market Sector leadership to ensure the project's financial health, the quality of design and documentation, risk mitigation, team collaboration, and seamless communication. Additionally, you will lead cross-functional design disciplines in developing innovative, technically rigorous solutions. 

The successful candidate will: 

Lead & Inspire Design Excellence 

• Champion design quality and innovation across mission-critical project types, setting vision from concept through completion
• Elevate human-centered, resilient, and high-performance design principles tailored to secure and technology-driven environments
• Engage in internal and external thought leadership to advance design excellence in the mission-critical market 

Mentor & Grow Design Talent 

• Inspire and mentor multidisciplinary design teams, fostering curiosity, creativity, accountability, and technical confidence
• Support and develop emerging design leaders across studios and regions
• Model collaboration and knowledge-sharing to strengthen practice-wide design culture 

Advance Technical Execution 

• Lead integrated design teams to deliver coordinated, high-performance solutions
• Balance design excellence with mission-critical performance requirements, including redundancy, resiliency, security, and uptime
• Drive quality assurance, documentation excellence, and adherence to DLR Group standards 

Engage Clients & Build Trusted Partnerships 

• Cultivate strong relationships with sophisticated clients and technical stakeholders
• Translate complex operational, security, and reliability expectations into thoughtful, scalable solutions
• Confidently communicate design strategy, vision, and technical rationale in both client-facing and internal settings 

Collaborate Strategically 

• Partner with Market Sector leadership to support practice growth, innovation, and strategic pursuits
• Work closely with Project Managers to align design intent with scope, schedule, and performance goals
• Strengthen and reinforce DLR Group’s integrated design culture through shared accountability and transparent communication 

Required Qualifications 

• 10+ years of experience as a Project Architect or Project Engineer working on Data Center, Industrial, Warehouse Distribution, and Office projects, with 5+ years working on 10+ MW Data Center buildings.
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field
• Proficient in the use of REVIT and CAD computer modeling and rendering software.
• The ability to travel occasionally to support project tasks.
• Licensed Architect or Engineer
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without needing a work visa or residency sponsorship. 

*TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT* 

The National Mission Critical team has an opening for a Mission Critical Project Architect.

Position Summary: 

As an Architect at DLR Group, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of project document development and coordinating with all project team members to maintain the quality of the work product within the established project schedule for large, complex data centers, emergency call centers, industrial, and manufacturing projects. As part of our integrated design teams, you create buildings that elevate the human experience through design. You will partner directly with the Project Manager to ensure the financial health of the project, the quality of project documents, claim prevention, team collaboration, and communication. Additionally, you will lead the cross-functional design disciplines in developing technical solutions. 

If you are a collaborative thought leader with a strategic mindset, this might be the position for you. DLR Group is 100% employee-owned and, as such, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to have ownership in the Firm. We rely on all our employee-owners to apply their financial acumen to grow the Firm profitably. 

What you will do: 

• Have a comprehensive understanding of and the ability to coordinate and lead the design disciplines in developing technical solutions.
• Provide mentorship to other architectural staff.
• Have extensive knowledge of all aspects of professional practice from conceptual design through project close-out.
• Be able to work and present ideas in a team environment as well as self-manage and self-motivate in a creative environment.
• Possess a high level of technical proficiency in the production of drawings.
• Lead the project team in the adherence to all practice standards.
• Supervise the design and technical development of the project.
• Work directly with Project Managers, Designers, and Engineers in the conceptual development of project documents. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Design.
• 10+ years of experience as a Project Architect
• 5+ years working on Data Center projects.
• Working knowledge of the design and construction process and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines.
• Proficient in the use of REVIT and CAD computer modeling and rendering software.
• The ability to travel occasionally to support project tasks. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Professional Licensure.
• LEED Accredited Professional and previous experience participating in the LEED or other green rating system process.
• Experience and interest in sustainable building design. 

*TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT*

The National Mission Critical team has an opening for a Mission Critical Project Architect.

Position Summary: 

As an Architect at DLR Group, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of project document development and coordinating with all project team members to maintain the quality of the work product within the established project schedule for large, complex data centers, emergency call centers, industrial, and manufacturing projects. As part of our integrated design teams, you create buildings that elevate the human experience through design. You will partner directly with the Project Manager to ensure the financial health of the project, the quality of project documents, claim prevention, team collaboration, and communication. Additionally, you will lead the cross-functional design disciplines in developing technical solutions. 

If you are a collaborative thought leader with a strategic mindset, this might be the position for you. DLR Group is 100% employee-owned and, as such, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to have ownership in the Firm. We rely on all our employee-owners to apply their financial acumen to grow the Firm profitably. 

What you will do: 

• Have a comprehensive understanding of and the ability to coordinate and lead the design disciplines in developing technical solutions.
• Provide mentorship to other architectural staff.
• Have extensive knowledge of all aspects of professional practice from conceptual design through project close-out.
• Be able to work and present ideas in a team environment as well as self-manage and self-motivate in a creative environment.
• Possess a high level of technical proficiency in the production of drawings.
• Lead the project team in the adherence to all practice standards.
• Supervise the design and technical development of the project.
• Work directly with Project Managers, Designers, and Engineers in the conceptual development of project documents. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Design.
• 10+ years of experience as a Project Architect
• 5+ years working on Data Center projects.
• Working knowledge of the design and construction process and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines.
• Proficient in the use of REVIT and CAD computer modeling and rendering software.
• The ability to travel occasionally to support project tasks. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Professional Licensure.
• LEED Accredited Professional and previous experience participating in the LEED or other green rating system process.
• Experience and interest in sustainable building design. 

*TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT*

DLR Group is seeking a Mission Critical Design Leader to help shape the future of resilient, high-performance environments that power the world’s most data-driven industries. This role is an opportunity to influence design culture, elevate technical excellence, and advance the firm’s mission to deliver integrated, human-centered, and operationally critical facilities. Our firm operates under a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between in-office and work-from-home time. Live somewhere other than the listed locations? DLR Group has a network of 30+ studios across the United States. For this role, we encourage exceptional applicants nationwide. 

Position Summary 

As a Mission Critical Design Leader at DLR Group, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of project document development and coordinating with all project team members to maintain the quality of the work product within the established project schedule for large, complex mission-critical facilities, including hyperscale data centers, emergency operations centers, industrial environments, and advanced manufacturing projects. 

As part of our integrated design team, you will help create buildings that elevate the human experience through design. You will partner directly with Market Sector leadership to ensure the project's financial health, the quality of design and documentation, risk mitigation, team collaboration, and seamless communication. Additionally, you will lead cross-functional design disciplines in developing innovative, technically rigorous solutions. 

The successful candidate will: 

Lead & Inspire Design Excellence 

• Champion design quality and innovation across mission-critical project types, setting vision from concept through completion
• Elevate human-centered, resilient, and high-performance design principles tailored to secure and technology-driven environments
• Engage in internal and external thought leadership to advance design excellence in the mission-critical market 

Mentor & Grow Design Talent 

• Inspire and mentor multidisciplinary design teams, fostering curiosity, creativity, accountability, and technical confidence
• Support and develop emerging design leaders across studios and regions
• Model collaboration and knowledge-sharing to strengthen practice-wide design culture 

Advance Technical Execution 

• Lead integrated design teams to deliver coordinated, high-performance solutions
• Balance design excellence with mission-critical performance requirements, including redundancy, resiliency, security, and uptime
• Drive quality assurance, documentation excellence, and adherence to DLR Group standards 

Engage Clients & Build Trusted Partnerships 

• Cultivate strong relationships with sophisticated clients and technical stakeholders
• Translate complex operational, security, and reliability expectations into thoughtful, scalable solutions
• Confidently communicate design strategy, vision, and technical rationale in both client-facing and internal settings 

Collaborate Strategically 

• Partner with Market Sector leadership to support practice growth, innovation, and strategic pursuits
• Work closely with Project Managers to align design intent with scope, schedule, and performance goals
• Strengthen and reinforce DLR Group’s integrated design culture through shared accountability and transparent communication 

Required Qualifications 

• 10+ years of experience as a Project Architect or Project Engineer working on Data Center, Industrial, Warehouse Distribution, and Office projects, with 5+ years working on 10+ MW Data Center buildings.
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field
• Proficient in the use of REVIT and CAD computer modeling and rendering software.
• The ability to travel occasionally to support project tasks.
• Licensed Architect or Engineer
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without needing a work visa or residency sponsorship. 

*TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT*