Electrical Engineering Studio Lead

DLR Group; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DLR Group in Dallas is seeking an Electrical Engineering Studio Leader to guide the electrical engineering practice across a diverse portfolio, from Higher Education to Workplace and Hospitality. You will lead operations, staffing, scheduling, and team development for the Dallas electrical team, ensuring quality design and timely delivery.

This role partners with sector leadership on recruiting and mentoring, engages clients, and coordinates with owners, architects, and multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer licensure in Texas (or ability to obtain through reciprocity).
• 10–12+ years of experience designing electrical building systems on complex projects.
• Prior experience leading engineering teams and mentoring technical staff.
• Experience with specification writing, construction administration, multidisciplinary coordination, scheduling, and management of multiple projects.
• Strong client relationship and communication experience.
• Experience with a consulting engineering or A/E firm designing systems for education, civic, workplace, hospitality, sports, cultural, or similar project types.
• Working knowledge of current electrical design software including Revit, AGi32, and SKM PowerTools.
• Appreciation for architectural design and integrated project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations, execution, and strategic direction for the Dallas electrical engineering team.
• Develop, communicate, and implement operational plans including staffing, scheduling, and team objectives.
• Direct and coordinate activities of engineers, designers, consultants, and vendors.
• Manage team assignments, resource planning, and workload balancing to support project and growth goals.
• Partner with sector and practice leadership on recruiting, mentoring, performance management, and team development.
• Support business development efforts through proposal development, client interviews, and relationship building.
• Actively engage in professional and community organizations to strengthen the DLR Group brand and market presence.
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative, and inclusive team culture.
• Lead the design of electrical building systems from concept through construction administration.
• Prepare and oversee engineering calculations, electrical system layouts, reports, and technical narratives.
• Coordinate closely with owners, architects, and multidisciplinary design teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Project management

Electrical design

Staff mentorship

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

AGi32

SKM PowerTools

Job description

DLR Group in Dallas is seeking an Electrical Engineering Studio Leader to guide the electrical engineering practice across a diverse portfolio, from Higher Education to Workplace and Hospitality. You will lead operations, staffing, scheduling, and team development for the Dallas electrical team, ensuring quality design and timely delivery.

This role partners with sector leadership on recruiting and mentoring, engages clients, and coordinates with owners, architects, and multidisciplinary teams