National Mission Critical Design Leader
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.
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.
Compensation Considerations
Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills. The suggested hourly rate for this position is: Hourly Rate $150,000 - $200,000 USD.
About the Role
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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off.
- A 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities.
Skills
Lead & Inspire Design Excellence
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
Support and develop emerging design leaders across studios and regions
Model collaboration and knowledge-sharing to strengthen practice-wide design culture
Advance Technical Execution
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
Congfidently 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