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Electrical Project Engineers at DLR Group work across complex building systems in architecture and engineering projects spanning multiple sectors. DLR Group has a track record of supporting work authorization for engineering talent, including H-1B sponsorship and OPT transitions, making it a realistic target for international candidates in the construction and real estate space.
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INTRODUCTION
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. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.
SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - JUSTICE + CIVIC
Position Summary
As a Senior Electrical Engineer focused on elevating our work within the Justice + Civic sector, you will have the opportunity to work on highly complex projects while collaborating with the sector team to achieve our business plan goals. You will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to produce high-quality construction documents and manage project schedules to meet deliverable requirements. You will collaborate closely with all disciplines to produce highly integrated building designs. You will collaborate with the sector leadership team to develop and execute strategies for business development, growing our integrated practice. You will play a key role in client relationship development and management. You will also guide the engineering team to ensure deliverables are of a consistent quality and within budget. As stewards of the built environment, DLR Group’s Justice + Civic studio elevates behavioral, environmental, and social betterment, resulting in healing, equity, and transformation for the individual and community.
The successful candidate will
- Lead multiple projects and staff over multiple regions to assure local teams of engineers know the specific design criteria of justice projects and train engineering teams in the project type
- Assure quality of design produced by teams through multiple touch points
- Manage engineering 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 and clients, coordinating project personnel, vendors, and consultants
- Actively engage in business development initiatives by contributing to RFP responses, participating in client interviews and fostering client relationships
- Lead the design on projects of significance
- Collaborate early and often with architects, other engineers, and clients as part of our integrated design process
- Carry out technical review of interdisciplinary teams prior to issuance
- Represent DLR Group at meetings with owners, clients, and suppliers
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
- 15+ years of experience working as an engineer, including design of building systems related to Justice + Civic sector
- A strong understanding of electrical engineering knowledge:
- Smoke control systems design and coordination with smoke modeling consultants
- Specific knowledge of lighting systems as they relate to justice facilities, especially correctional facilities
- Security requirements of justice facilities and how electrical systems tie into security systems
- Familiarity with facility operations and maintenance of building systems
- Working knowledge of the design and construction process and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines
- Strong critical thinking, time management, and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Understanding of business management and customer service principles
- Knowledge of local building and energy codes
- Demonstrated record of consistent quality work
- Ability to lead others and foster 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
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.
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: $102,000 - $160,000 USD
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. Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.
DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

INTRODUCTION
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. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.
SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - JUSTICE + CIVIC
Position Summary
As a Senior Electrical Engineer focused on elevating our work within the Justice + Civic sector, you will have the opportunity to work on highly complex projects while collaborating with the sector team to achieve our business plan goals. You will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to produce high-quality construction documents and manage project schedules to meet deliverable requirements. You will collaborate closely with all disciplines to produce highly integrated building designs. You will collaborate with the sector leadership team to develop and execute strategies for business development, growing our integrated practice. You will play a key role in client relationship development and management. You will also guide the engineering team to ensure deliverables are of a consistent quality and within budget. As stewards of the built environment, DLR Group’s Justice + Civic studio elevates behavioral, environmental, and social betterment, resulting in healing, equity, and transformation for the individual and community.
The successful candidate will
- Lead multiple projects and staff over multiple regions to assure local teams of engineers know the specific design criteria of justice projects and train engineering teams in the project type
- Assure quality of design produced by teams through multiple touch points
- Manage engineering 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 and clients, coordinating project personnel, vendors, and consultants
- Actively engage in business development initiatives by contributing to RFP responses, participating in client interviews and fostering client relationships
- Lead the design on projects of significance
- Collaborate early and often with architects, other engineers, and clients as part of our integrated design process
- Carry out technical review of interdisciplinary teams prior to issuance
- Represent DLR Group at meetings with owners, clients, and suppliers
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
- 15+ years of experience working as an engineer, including design of building systems related to Justice + Civic sector
- A strong understanding of electrical engineering knowledge:
- Smoke control systems design and coordination with smoke modeling consultants
- Specific knowledge of lighting systems as they relate to justice facilities, especially correctional facilities
- Security requirements of justice facilities and how electrical systems tie into security systems
- Familiarity with facility operations and maintenance of building systems
- Working knowledge of the design and construction process and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines
- Strong critical thinking, time management, and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Understanding of business management and customer service principles
- Knowledge of local building and energy codes
- Demonstrated record of consistent quality work
- Ability to lead others and foster 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
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.
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: $102,000 - $160,000 USD
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. Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.
DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
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Tailor your credentials to DLR Group's project types
DLR Group works across education, justice, healthcare, and civic facilities. Frame your electrical engineering experience around building systems for these sectors, power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage systems for institutional environments carry more weight than commercial or industrial backgrounds.
Get your PE license pathway in order
Many Electrical Project Engineer roles at DLR Group expect candidates to be working toward or holding a Professional Engineer license. Confirm your EIT status and document your progress. States vary on reciprocity, so align your license application with where DLR Group's offices are hiring.
Identify which DLR Group office is actively hiring
DLR Group operates across dozens of offices nationally. Target offices with open Electrical Project Engineer roles specifically, since LCA filings are location-specific and sponsorship decisions are often made at the studio level rather than centrally. Use Migrate Mate to filter open roles by location.
Time your OPT application before your program ends
If you're on F-1 status, USCIS recommends filing your OPT EAD application up to 90 days before your program end date. Starting at DLR Group on OPT gives both sides time to assess fit before the employer commits to H-1B sponsorship in the following cap season.
Clarify the H-1B filing timeline during the offer stage
H-1B cap-subject petitions can only be filed for an October 1 start date, with registration opening in March. If you receive an offer after April, confirm with DLR Group's HR whether a cap-gap extension or a cap-exempt filing path applies to your situation before accepting.
Prepare a Revit and BIM portfolio before your interviews
DLR Group's electrical engineering teams rely heavily on Revit and integrated BIM workflows. Bring documented project examples showing your coordination experience with mechanical and structural disciplines. This signals you can contribute immediately on complex building projects without an extended onboarding period.
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Does DLR Group sponsor H-1B visas for Electrical Project Engineers?
Yes, DLR Group has sponsored H-1B visas for engineering roles including Electrical Project Engineers. Sponsorship decisions are typically made at the office or studio level, so your best approach is to apply directly for a specific open role and raise sponsorship during the offer stage. DLR Group's engineering positions generally qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS criteria.
How do I apply for Electrical Project Engineer jobs at DLR Group?
Applications go through DLR Group's careers portal on their website, where roles are listed by office location and discipline. You can also browse open Electrical Project Engineer positions at DLR Group through Migrate Mate, which filters roles specifically by visa sponsorship eligibility so you can confirm the position is relevant before applying.
Which visa types are commonly used for Electrical Project Engineer roles at DLR Group?
DLR Group supports several work authorization pathways for Electrical Project Engineers, including H-1B for specialty occupation workers, F-1 OPT and CPT for students completing engineering degrees, and TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering roles. The right pathway depends on your current immigration status, degree, and citizenship.
What qualifications does DLR Group expect for Electrical Project Engineers?
Most postings require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and experience with building electrical systems, including power, lighting, and low-voltage design. Proficiency in Revit and familiarity with BIM coordination workflows is commonly expected. Candidates working toward or holding a Professional Engineer license are preferred for project lead responsibilities, though it is not always required at entry level.
How do I manage the timing between an offer from DLR Group and my visa filing?
If you're on F-1 OPT, you can start work as soon as your EAD is valid while DLR Group files an H-1B registration in March for an October start. TN visa holders can often start more quickly since TN status can be obtained at the border without USCIS processing. Confirm your specific timeline with DLR Group's HR and an immigration attorney early in the offer process.
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