DLR Group
Justice + Civic
SeniorElectricalEngineer-Justice+Civic
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“Senior Electrical Engineer - Justice + Civic at DLR Group. Skills: Electrical engineering design, Project leadership, Client relationship management, Business development. Lead multiple projects and staff over multiple regions. Assure quality of design produced by teams”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve business plan goals; Produce high-quality construction documents; Meet deliverable requirements; Produce highly integrated building designs; Ensure deliverables are of a consistent quality and within budget; Elevate behavioral, environmental, and social betterment
Industry & Context.
Critical thinking
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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, 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, 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
Nice to Have
WELL, LEED or relevant accreditation to the region
What You'll Do.
Lead multiple projects and staff over multiple regions
Assure quality of design produced by teams
Manage engineering project execution
ensuring alignment with budget
Track project milestones and deliverables
Facilitate and document meetings with staff and clients
Coordinate project personnel
Engage in business development initiatives
Contribute to RFP responses
Participate in client interviews
Foster client relationships
Lead the design on projects of significance
Carry out technical review of interdisciplinary teams prior to issuance
Represent DLR Group at meetings with owners
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with the sector team to achieve business plan goals; Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams; Collaborate closely with all disciplines to produce highly integrated building designs; Collaborate with the sector leadership team to develop and execute strategies for business development; Collaborate early and often with architects, other engineers, and clients as part of our integrated design process; Technical review of interdisciplinary teams
Communication Scope
Communication skills, both verbal and written
Process & Methodology
Manage project schedules to meet deliverable requirements, Manage engineering project execution, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and scope, Track project milestones and deliverables, Ensure adherence to quality standards, Prepare regular status reports
Full Job Description
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
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