Senior Electrical Engineer - Justice + Civic

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels our work around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet.

About the Role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer focused on the Justice + Civic sector, you will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to produce high-quality construction documents and manage project schedules. You will collaborate closely with all disciplines to create highly integrated building designs and play a key role in client relationship development and business growth. The Justice+Civic studio elevates behavioral, environmental, and social betterment, resulting in healing, equity, and transformation for individuals and communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects and staff across regions, ensuring teams understand the specific design criteria of justice projects and train engineering teams in this project type.
• Assure quality of design through multiple touch points and manage 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, clients, vendors, and consultants.
• Actively engage in business development initiatives, including contributing to RFP responses, participating in client interviews, and fostering client relationships.
• Lead the design on significant projects and collaborate early and often with architects, engineers, and clients as part of our integrated design process.
• Conduct technical reviews of interdisciplinary teams prior to issuance.
• Represent DLR Group at meetings with owners, clients, and suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• 15+ years of experience in engineering, including design of building systems related to the Justice + Civic sector.

Skills

• Strong understanding of electrical engineering, including smoke control systems design and coordination with smoke modeling consultants.
• Specific knowledge of lighting systems as they relate to justice facilities, especially correctional facilities.
• Understanding of security requirements of justice facilities and how electrical systems integrate with security systems.
• Familiarity with facility operations and maintenance of building systems.
• Working knowledge of the design and construction process and the ability to communicate effectively with professionals of other disciplines.
• Strong critical thinking, time management, and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Understanding of business management and customer service principles.
• Knowledge of local building and energy codes.
• Demonstrated record of consistent quality work and ability to lead others while fostering 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and wellness programs.
• Flex spending and paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan and employee stock ownership.
• Bonus opportunities.

Pay

The suggested pay range for this position is $102,000 - $160,000 USD, based on location, experience, and skills.

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.