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Electrical Engineering Discipline Leader - North Central Region

DLR Group · Chicago, IL · 3 wk ago
Engineering$133k–$160k/yrFull-time

Position Summary

The Engineering team has an opening for an Electrical Engineering Discipline Leader to support our North Central Region.

As the Electrical Engineering Discipline Leader, you will provide leadership for the regional electrical engineering practice, guiding operations, project execution, team development, and client engagement across a diverse portfolio of sectors including Higher Education, K-12, Arts & Culture, Justice + Civic, Workplace, Retail, Hospitality, and more.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
  • 8–12+ years of experience designing electrical building systems on complex projects.
  • Prior experience leading engineering teams and mentoring technical staff.
  • Experience with specification writing, construction administration, multidisciplinary coordination, scheduling, and management of multiple projects.
  • Strong client relationship and communication experience.
  • Experience with a consulting engineering or A/E firm designing systems for education, civic, workplace, hospitality, sports, cultural, or similar project types.
  • Working knowledge of current electrical design software including Revit, AGi32, and SKM PowerTools.
  • Appreciation for architectural design and integrated project delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional Engineer licensure in Minnesota and/or Illinois (or ability to obtain through reciprocity).

Benefits

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.

Pay Range

$133,000 - $160,000 USD

About the Role

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.

Schedule

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

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

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