Electrical Engineering Leader - North Central Region
DLR Group · Chicago, IL · 4 days 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. The Successful Candidate Will Lead operations, execution, and strategic direction for the North Central electrical engineering team.
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
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off.
- 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities.
Pay
The suggested pay range for this position is: Pay Range $133,000 - $160,000 USD