Architectural Designer/ Industrial

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  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 has an opening for a  Architectural Designer- Industrial/ Manufacturing . We operate in office Monday-Thursday with a flexible work model on Friday. Th is role is open in the following cities: Phoenix, AZ Houston, TX Dallas, TX Atlanta, GA About Industrial Design at DLR Group DLR Group’s  Industrial + Manufacturing practice delivers facilities where speed, precision, and performance directly impact operations. Our teams design high-performance core and shell buildings and integrated facility systems that support manufacturing, distribution, and fulfillment environments with increasing automation, power, and technology demands. We remain actively engaged from early planning through construction, working collaboratively with owners, builders, and operators to optimize flow, manage risk, and support reliable operations. Driven by industrial expansion, U.S. reshoring, and growing demand for high-tech goods, we are growing our Industrial teams to support a wide range of facility types—from logistics and storage to light, heavy, and advanced manufacturing. Our focus is on building teams capable of delivering technically complex facilities that balance performance, flexibility, and speed to market. Our industrial + manufacturing team  helps to build and foster communities through the development of these projects. We are seeking team members that  appreciate the scale and  impact  this work can have on  our cities, companies, and  their employees. Position Summary In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day design and technical development of projects. You will coordinate all aspects of project document creation and delivery, working closely with our integrated design team to produce high-quality work. This position requires a strong commitment to meeting project schedules, budgets, and work plans while collaborating effectively with team members to ensure successful project outcomes. 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: Orchestrate site feasibility studies  to determine the highest and best use for industrial parcels.   Engineer high-efficiency parking layouts  that balance local code compliance with operational throughput.   Draft comprehensive Master Use Plans  that integrate site topography, utility infrastructure, and future expansion.     Present  directly to  client or  other   project stakeholders   on  technical and design solutions .   Lead development of  conceptual  design   and  coordinate  all  disciplines  and agencies  related  to the   building de sign  for  the   purpose  of obtaining   Preliminary Approvals /Entitlements.   Site/Master Planning to develop   layouts and  optimize   land for industrial, manufacturing, or  logistics  facilities .   Ensure regulatory compliance with  laws, environmental   regulations, and safety standards.   Develop creative technical solutions to design challenges while maintaining design excellence   Integrate quality assurance/control and company protocols into project work, coordinating with Project Managers   Assist in maintaining project schedules and coordinating the delivery of project documents Apply advanced architectural concepts and develop new techniques as needed   Ensure BIM standards are implemented and oversee quality control procedures   Lead collaboration within the project team, generating and communicating design ideas   Provide technical guidance to junior staff and ensure alignment of cost estimates with design objectives   Participate in client presentations and contribute to project success through effective communication   Manage time and deliverables in alignment with project schedules and budgets   Required Qualifications: Comprehensive technical knowledge with strong collaboration, organization, and communication skills Undergraduate Degree in Architecture required; professional licensure not required Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in architecture Proficient in Revit and Bluebeam, with a high level of proficiency in architecture software Competent in technical design, including evaluating and recommending solutions that meet client needs Applies sustainable design principles and technical skills in producing precise deliverables Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and innovative thinking with attention to detail and accuracy Actively seeks to enhance knowledge and skills, and contributes to marketing and business development efforts *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 te