Senior K-12 Engineering Leader: Design Excellence & Growth

DLR Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 102,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

401(k) plan

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

DLR Group is seeking a Senior Engineer focused on elevating our K-12 education projects through sustainable design and integrated multi-disciplinary collaboration. You will lead engineering teams, manage schedules, and ensure high-quality construction documents while aligning with business goals.

You will partner with sector leaders to develop growth strategies, participate in business development, and guide the engineering team to deliver consistent results within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is required.
• 10+ years of experience as an engineer, including design related to the K-12 Education sector.
• Ability to understand and communicate with professionals from other disciplines.
• Strong critical thinking, time management, and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Knowledge of local building and energy codes and of business management principles.

Responsibilities

• Partner with sector leaders to set strategic direction for growth and initiatives.
• Manage engineering project execution within budget, schedule, and scope, maintaining client expectations.
• Track milestones, deliverables, and prepare regular status reports.
• Facilitate and document staff and client meetings, coordinating personnel, vendors, and consultants.
• Contribute to RFP responses, participate in client interviews, and foster client relationships.
• Lead the design on projects of significance.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and clients in an integrated design process to grow revenue and scale the practice.
• Carry out technical reviews of interdisciplinary teams prior to issuance.
• Represent DLR Group in meetings with owners, clients, and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

DLR Group is seeking a Senior Engineer focused on elevating our K-12 education projects through sustainable design and integrated multi-disciplinary collaboration. You will lead engineering teams, manage schedules, and ensure high-quality construction documents while aligning with business goals.

You will partner with sector leaders to develop growth strategies, participate in business development, and guide the engineering team to deliver consistent results within budget.