About the job
DLR Group is a pioneering integrated design firm dedicated to enhancing the human experience through innovative design solutions. Our global reach and commitment to excellence inspires us to improve the lives of our clients, communities, and the planet. If you share this vision, we invite you to explore an opportunity with us.
We are excited to announce an opening for a Senior Commissioning Authority within our expanding Smart Buildings team, with locations available in:
- Minneapolis, MN
- Washington D.C.
- Orlando, FL
- Charlotte, NC
- Dallas, TX
- Fort Worth, TX
About Our Smart Buildings Team
At DLR Group, we adopt a unique approach by prioritizing building performance outcomes from the outset, which guides our integrated design process. The commissioning process is integral to our methodology, ensuring quality and consistency throughout all phases of design and construction.
Our team, consisting of certified Commissioning Authorities, Energy Management specialists, and Professional Engineers, merges design phase expertise with practical functional testing and advanced operational performance analytics. This guarantees that our projects are optimized for peak performance from Day One and are set up for ongoing efficiency and success.
We focus on the commissioning process as the formal framework for delivering low-carbon, high-performance designs that enhance the human experience and provide tangible value to building owners by emphasizing operational efficiency, occupant health, and resilience.
Position Overview
As the Senior Commissioning Authority, you will manage multiple high-profile commissioning projects across DLR Group’s core sectors, which include Workplace, Federal, Education, Hospitality, Healthcare, Justice & Civic, and Mixed-Use, among others. You will lead a commissioning team and collaborate with integrated design teams of architects, engineers, and specialty designers, providing your commissioning expertise.
In this role, you will handle several projects simultaneously, conduct thorough design and construction reviews, facilitate commissioning meetings, and oversee functional testing. Travel is expected to be approximately 10–30% per month, making this role dynamic and engaging.

