National Mission Critical Design Leader

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This role is an opportunity to influence design culture, elevate technical excellence, and advance the firm's mission to deliver integrated, human-centered, and operationally critical facilities. Champion design quality and innovation across mission-critical project types, setting vision from concept through completionElevate human-centered, resilient, and high-performance design principles tailored to secure and technology-driven environmentsEngage in internal and external thought leadership to advance design excellence in the mission-critical market Mentor & Grow Design Talent Inspire and mentor multidisciplinary design teams, fostering curiosity, creativity, accountability, and technical confidenceSupport and develop emerging design leaders across studios and regionsModel collaboration and knowledge-sharing to strengthen practice-wide design culture Advance Technical Execution Lead integrated design teams to deliver coordinated, high-performance solutionsBalance design excellence with mission-critical performance requirements, including redundancy, resiliency, security, and uptimeDrive quality assurance, documentation excellence, and adherence to DLR Group standards Engage Clients & Build Trusted Partnerships Cultivate strong relationships with sophisticated clients and technical stakeholdersTranslate complex operational, security, and reliability expectations into thoughtful, scalable solutionsConfidently 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 pursuitsWork closely with Project Managers to align design intent with scope, schedule, and performance goalsStrengthen and reinforce DLR Group's integrated design culture through shared accountability and transparent communication 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 fieldProficient in the use of REVIT and CAD computer modeling and rendering software.The ability to travel occasionally to support project tasks.Licensed Architect or EngineerMust be eligible to work in the United States without needing a work visa or residency sponsorship. The suggested hourly rate for this position is: 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.

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