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DLR Group . DLR Group is an integrated design firm focused on elevating the human experience through architecture, engineering, interiors, planning and building optimization.>
DLR Group is seeking a
Mission Critical Design Leader
to shape resilient, high‑performance environments for data‑center, emergency operations, industrial, and advanced manufacturing projects. The role influences design culture, elevates technical excellence, and advances the firm’s mission of delivering integrated, human‑centered, operationally critical facilities.
Position Summary As a Mission Critical Design Leader, you will manage all aspects of project document development and coordinate with the project team to maintain quality and schedule for large, complex mission‑critical facilities. You will partner with Market Sector leadership to ensure financial health, design quality, risk mitigation, and seamless communication while leading cross‑functional design disciplines in developing innovative, technically rigorous solutions.
The Successful Candidate Will
Lead & Inspire Design Excellence
Champion design quality and innovation across mission‑critical project types, setting vision from concept through completion.
Elevate human‑centered, resilient, and high‑performance design principles tailored to secure and technology‑driven environments.
Engage in internal and external thought leadership to advance design excellence in the mission‑critical market.
Mentor & Grow Design Talent
Inspire and mentor multidisciplinary design teams, fostering curiosity, creativity, accountability, and technical confidence.
Support and develop emerging design leaders across studios and regions.
Model collaboration and knowledge‑sharing to strengthen practice‑wide design culture.
Advance Technical Execution
Lead integrated design teams to deliver coordinated, high‑performance solutions.
Balance design excellence with mission‑critical performance requirements, including redundancy, resiliency, security, and uptime.
Drive quality assurance, documentation excellence, and adherence to DLR Group standards.
Engage Clients & Build Trusted Partnerships
Cultivate strong relationships with sophisticated clients and technical stakeholders.
Translate complex operational, security, and reliability expectations into thoughtful, scalable solutions.
Confidently communicate design strategy, vision, and technical rationale in client‑facing and internal settings.
Collaborate Strategically
Partner with Market Sector leadership to support practice growth, innovation, and strategic pursuits.
Work closely with Project Managers to align design intent with scope, schedule, and performance goals.
Strengthen and reinforce DLR Group’s integrated design culture through shared accountability and transparent communication.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience as a Project Architect or Project Engineer on data center, industrial, warehouse distribution, and office projects, with 5+ years on 10+ MW data center buildings.
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field.
Proficiency in Revit and CAD modeling/rendering software.
Ability to travel occasionally to support project tasks.
Licensed Architect or Engineer.
Eligible to work in the United States without needing a work visa or residency sponsorship.
Submit current portfolio/works samples in PDF format.
DLR Group is 100% employee‑owned; every employee is invested in our clients’ success. Our interdisciplinary teams champion collaboration, knowledge‑sharing, and value‑based decision making, using technology to deliver exceptional design. We pursue the 2030 Challenge, ME2040, SE2050 goals and sign the China Accord and AIA 2030 Commitment. Our values—commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork—drive the human experience through design.
We operate a four‑day in‑office work model, with flexibility to work remotely on Fridays and the ability to work from any of more than 30 studios across the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries: Architecture and Planning
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Location Farmers Branch, TX – Salary range: $85,000.00–$100,000.00
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National Mission Critical Design Leader
role at
DLR Group . DLR Group is an integrated design firm focused on elevating the human experience through architecture, engineering, interiors, planning and building optimization.>
DLR Group is seeking a
Mission Critical Design Leader
to shape resilient, high‑performance environments for data‑center, emergency operations, industrial, and advanced manufacturing projects. The role influences design culture, elevates technical excellence, and advances the firm’s mission of delivering integrated, human‑centered, operationally critical facilities.
Position Summary As a Mission Critical Design Leader, you will manage all aspects of project document development and coordinate with the project team to maintain quality and schedule for large, complex mission‑critical facilities. You will partner with Market Sector leadership to ensure financial health, design quality, risk mitigation, and seamless communication while leading cross‑functional design disciplines in developing innovative, technically rigorous solutions.
The Successful Candidate Will
Lead & Inspire Design Excellence
Champion design quality and innovation across mission‑critical project types, setting vision from concept through completion.
Elevate human‑centered, resilient, and high‑performance design principles tailored to secure and technology‑driven environments.
Engage in internal and external thought leadership to advance design excellence in the mission‑critical market.
Mentor & Grow Design Talent
Inspire and mentor multidisciplinary design teams, fostering curiosity, creativity, accountability, and technical confidence.
Support and develop emerging design leaders across studios and regions.
Model collaboration and knowledge‑sharing to strengthen practice‑wide design culture.
Advance Technical Execution
Lead integrated design teams to deliver coordinated, high‑performance solutions.
Balance design excellence with mission‑critical performance requirements, including redundancy, resiliency, security, and uptime.
Drive quality assurance, documentation excellence, and adherence to DLR Group standards.
Engage Clients & Build Trusted Partnerships
Cultivate strong relationships with sophisticated clients and technical stakeholders.
Translate complex operational, security, and reliability expectations into thoughtful, scalable solutions.
Confidently communicate design strategy, vision, and technical rationale in client‑facing and internal settings.
Collaborate Strategically
Partner with Market Sector leadership to support practice growth, innovation, and strategic pursuits.
Work closely with Project Managers to align design intent with scope, schedule, and performance goals.
Strengthen and reinforce DLR Group’s integrated design culture through shared accountability and transparent communication.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience as a Project Architect or Project Engineer on data center, industrial, warehouse distribution, and office projects, with 5+ years on 10+ MW data center buildings.
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field.
Proficiency in Revit and CAD modeling/rendering software.
Ability to travel occasionally to support project tasks.
Licensed Architect or Engineer.
Eligible to work in the United States without needing a work visa or residency sponsorship.
Submit current portfolio/works samples in PDF format.
DLR Group is 100% employee‑owned; every employee is invested in our clients’ success. Our interdisciplinary teams champion collaboration, knowledge‑sharing, and value‑based decision making, using technology to deliver exceptional design. We pursue the 2030 Challenge, ME2040, SE2050 goals and sign the China Accord and AIA 2030 Commitment. Our values—commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork—drive the human experience through design.
We operate a four‑day in‑office work model, with flexibility to work remotely on Fridays and the ability to work from any of more than 30 studios across the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries: Architecture and Planning
Referrals Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at DLR Group by 2x.
Location Farmers Branch, TX – Salary range: $85,000.00–$100,000.00
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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