DLR Group

K-12 Engineering Leader

DLR Group$102K — $160K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
  • 10+ years of experience in engineering design for K-12 Education
  • Strong understanding of design and construction processes
  • Excellent critical thinking and communication skills
  • Knowledge of local building and energy codes
  • Demonstrated leadership and teamwork abilities

Responsibilities

  • Partner with sector leaders to establish growth strategies
  • Ensure project execution aligns with budget and schedule
  • Track project milestones and deliverables for quality compliance
  • Facilitate meetings with clients, vendors, and consultants
  • Engage in business development efforts and client relations
  • Lead design on significant projects
  • Collaborate with various disciplines to foster integrated design
  • Conduct technical reviews of interdisciplinary teams

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Disability and wellness programs
  • Flex spending accounts
  • Generous paid holidays and time off
  • 401(k) plan with employee stock ownership
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Flexible work model with four-day in-office schedule
Full Job Description
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
  • New York City, NY

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:

Pay Range

$102,000-$160,000 USD

DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.

About DLR Group

DLR Group is a leading architecture and engineering firm that was founded in 1966. The company is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska and has offices throughout the United States and abroad. DLR Group provides a wide range of services including architecture, engineering, planning, and interior design. The company is committed to sustainability and has a strong reputation for designing high-performance buildings that are energy-efficient and environmentally responsible. DLR Group is also involved in the community and supports various local organizations and events.
Learn more about DLR Group
Size
1,200 employees
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