DLR Group

Provide acoustic design solutions for architectural projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, perform acoustic calculations and measurements, and manage project deliverables. | Bachelor’s degree in acoustics or related field, 2-10 years acoustic consulting experience, knowledge of building acoustic concepts, proficiency with acoustic software, and strong communication skills. | 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. DLR Group's Acoustic Design Team Is Growing. We're Searching For a Acoustic Designer To Join Us In One Of The Following Studios • Charlotte • Chicago • Cleveland • Columbus • Denver • Lincoln • Los Angeles • Minneapolis • Omaha • Phoenix • Portland • Seattle • Washington, DC Position Summary As an Acoustic Designer at DLR Group you will be responsible for applying your design skills in the realization of award-winning design projects. Along with traditional architecture and engineering design services, DLR Group provides innovative and integrated acoustic design solutions for music and drama spaces, cultural arts facilities, museums, institutional buildings, lecture halls, meeting rooms, courtrooms, and other built environments. Acoustic Designers at DLR Group collaborate with many other design disciplines including architecture, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering, as well as interior design and even landscape design. you will work closely with the Acoustic Design Leader and integrated design team members to support the preparation of markups, calculations, specifications, design reports, measurements, and drawing reviews. You will ensure the delivery of high-quality acoustic design solutions that meet project goals and adhere to schedules. In this role, you will also collaborate with the project manager to address client needs and maintain the financial health of the project, while coordinating the efforts of supporting acoustic designers assigned to the project. What You Will Do • Understand and communicate project and regulatory criteria to the design team to ensure compliance • Research new products and methods to develop innovative design solutions that meet project goals and budgets • Coordinate and guide the work of supporting acoustic design staff to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables • Assist senior staff with project design reviews, documentation, acoustic calculations, sound isolation and other acoustic design work • Ensure project information and recommendations are accurately incorporated into project documents and align with project objectives • Apply DLR Group practice standards and develop technical skills to solve acoustic design challenges and deliver high-quality results • Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other project planners to provide acoustic design guidance on sound isolation, room acoustics, environmental noise and MEP noise and vibration control • Ensure work products meet QA/QC procedures and are appropriate for the recipient, maintaining firm standards • Communicate effectively with team members using written, oral, and visual communication methods to drive project success • Manage deliverables to meet project deadlines and contribute to overall project profitability by understanding and following the project workplan • Provide technical solutions to acoustic design challenges and align project outcomes with design and budgetary requirements Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in acoustics, engineering, building sciences, or related field • 2-10 years experience in acoustic consulting or related field • A desire to learn about how acoustic design integrates into the architecture/engineering design process • Basic knowledge of building acoustic concepts such as MEP noise and vibration control, room acoustics, sound isolation, and environmental noise • Ability to calculate and estimate key design elements like HVAC background noise, sound isolation, sound propagation, and reverberation time • Proficient in using spreadsheets, PDF documents, and acoustic software tools to provide clear design recommendations • Ability to make or direct field measurements following industry and project-specific standards • Strong understanding of design techniques, tools, and sustainable principles for producing precise technical plans, drawings, reports, and models • Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills with the ability to explain complex acoustic concepts clearly • Strong multitasking abilities, capable of managing multiple projects in different design phases while maintaining high-quality standards Preferred Qualifications • Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD • Experience developing Revit tools and plugins • Experience with acoustic modeling in programs such as CadnaA, CATT, EASE, and Grasshopper • Experience with acoustic field measurements (reverberation time, sound isolation, environmental noise) • Experience working in the design and construction industry, and/or knowledge of design and construction processes • Knowledge or certification in LEED, WELL and other design industry acoustic criteria 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 considerations are based on location, experience, and skills. The suggested pay range for this position is: Pay Range $55,000 - $100,000 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.

Lead and grow the Healthcare sector by managing client relationships, securing new business, overseeing project quality and profitability, and providing strategic leadership. | Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field, professional licensure, 15+ years leading healthcare project design, strong communication and client management skills, and ability to travel. | 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. Role We have an opening for a Sector Leader to support the growth of our Healthcare sector at DLR Group. This role could be based in the following cities: • Charlotte, NC • Durham, NC • Orlando, FL • Nashville, TN • Overland Park, KS About Healthcare At DLR Group At the center of DLR Group’s Healthcare practice is an individual - be it a patient, care giver, instructor, or student. Our design extends beyond the building to consider the emotional, mental, and social well-being of its inhabitants. DLR Group designers are conscious that there are practical and aesthetic issues that must be mediated in healthcare facility planning and design. We leverage our experience and knowledge to deliver evidence-based solutions that support the unique needs of our clients, all the while rooting our practice in one core idea: empathy. Position Summary As a Sector Leader at DLR Group, you will be responsible for advancing our dynamic, growing Healthcare Sector in the Southeast. As part of our integrated design teams, you create buildings that elevate the human experience through design. You will work closely with the Global Healthcare Leader and collaborate with other Sector-based staff to lead the pursuit, award, and execution of work. If you are a collaborative thought leader with a strategic mindset this might be the position for you. DLR Group is 100% employee owned and as such you’ll enjoy the opportunity to have ownership in the Firm. We rely on all our employee-owners to apply their financial acumen to grow the Firm profitably. What You Will Do • Work closely with Business Development staff to nurture client relationships, develop new business, and secure new clients. • Review of projects with managers to ensure quality, efficient and profitable project performance and implementation. • Establish annual business goals, strategies, and tactics in collaboration with the Global Sector Leader and Regional Leader. • Provide thought leadership within the firm, with clients, and the Healthcare industry. • Attend industry events, business development events, interviews, and client meetings as required. • Identify, review, interview, and select potential candidates for sector-specific personnel. • Lead/participate in career plan reviews for sector-specific and business development staff. • Provide strategic direction to Healthcare staff. • Achieve annual profit and growth goals. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design or equivalent. • Professional Licensure • 15+ years' experience leading the pursuit and design of healthcare projects. • Ability to work both independently and effectively in a cross-disciplinary team atmosphere and across multiple offices. • Excellent written and oral communication skills required. • Strong client, project management, and time management skills. • Ability to travel as projects require. • Must be eligible to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications • AIA, ACHA, CID, NCIDQ, or equivalent accreditation. • LEED accreditation a plus. 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.

Manage project document development and coordinate design teams for large, complex data center and industrial projects, ensuring quality, schedule adherence, and financial health. | Bachelor's degree in Architecture, 10+ years as Project Architect including 5+ years on Data Center projects, proficiency in REVIT and CAD, and ability to travel occasionally. | 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. The National Mission Critical team has an opening for a Mission Critical Project Architect. Position Summary As an Architect at DLR Group, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of project document development and coordinating with all project team members to maintain the quality of the work product within the established project schedule for large, complex data centers, emergency call centers, industrial, and manufacturing projects. As part of our integrated design teams, you create buildings that elevate the human experience through design. You will partner directly with the Project Manager to ensure the financial health of the project, the quality of project documents, claim prevention, team collaboration, and communication. Additionally, you will lead the cross-functional design disciplines in developing technical solutions. If you are a collaborative thought leader with a strategic mindset, this might be the position for you. DLR Group is 100% employee-owned and, as such, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to have ownership in the Firm. We rely on all our employee-owners to apply their financial acumen to grow the Firm profitably. What You Will Do • Have a comprehensive understanding of and the ability to coordinate and lead the design disciplines in developing technical solutions. • Provide mentorship to other architectural staff. • Have extensive knowledge of all aspects of professional practice from conceptual design through project close-out. • Be able to work and present ideas in a team environment as well as self-manage and self-motivate in a creative environment. • Possess a high level of technical proficiency in the production of drawings. • Lead the project team in the adherence to all practice standards. • Supervise the design and technical development of the project. • Work directly with Project Managers, Designers, and Engineers in the conceptual development of project documents. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Design. • 10+ years of experience as a Project Architect • 5+ years working on Data Center projects. • Working knowledge of the design and construction process and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines. • Proficient in the use of REVIT and CAD computer modeling and rendering software. • The ability to travel occasionally to support project tasks. Preferred Qualifications • Professional Licensure. • LEED Accredited Professional and previous experience participating in the LEED or other green rating system process. • Experience and interest in sustainable building design. • TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT* 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.