Is DLR Group a good company to work for?

DLR Group has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5, based on over 349 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 11% over the last 12 months. 47% of employees would recommend working at DLR Group to a friend and 47% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about DLR Group have been left by employees working as Interior Designer , Architectural Designer and Designer .

Does DLR Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, DLR Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at DLR Group. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at DLR Group?

47% of DLR Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated DLR Group 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at DLR Group?

Architect (30) , Designer (27) , Interior Designer (21) , Architectural Designer (12) , Architectural Intern (8) , Intern (8) , Mechanical Engineer (7) , Engineer (6) , Internship (5) , Mechanical Designer (5) , Project Architect (5) , Project Designer (5) , Architecture Intern (4) , Associate (4) , Structural Engineer (4)

What are the pros of working at DLR Group according to real employee reviews?

"The people are great and are coming up with amazing solutions through their designs." ((in 37 reviews)); "The culture was great." ((in 31 reviews)); "Great benefits" ((in 14 reviews)); "Good work life balance Happy hours Can continue as part" ((in 12 reviews)); "The team I worked on in the Midwest offices was uplifting and the environment was great." ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at DLR Group according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is low." ((in 13 reviews)); "leadership is almost dictator" ((in 10 reviews)); "Management also does not defend or step up for their employees, they just allow the corporate structure and numbers based game to dictate the status of each employee." ((in 6 reviews)); "Salary is low" ((in 5 reviews)); "Annual layoffs, often unexplained and with no warning or feedback." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about DLR Group layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about DLR Group layoffs and their outlook for job security at DLR Group in 2026.

What are the top reviewed DLR Group locations?

Chicago , Los Angeles , Seattle , Minneapolis , Dallas , Overland Park , Washington , Phoenix , Denver , Cleveland , New York , Omaha , Charlotte , Portland , San Francisco , Houston , Pasadena , Sacramento , Riverside , San Diego , Des Moines , Orlando , Ashburn , Santa Monica , Modesto , Philadelphia

DLR Group reviews

3.3

47% would recommend to a friend

(278 total reviews)

Steven McKay, RIBA, LEED AP

50% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

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DLR Group has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 278 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The DLR Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

278 reviews

5.0

Feb 26, 2017

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior mechanical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Employee Ownership, Good People, Fun

Cons

Might be growing too fast?

4.0

Feb 22, 2017

DLR Group

Structural engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Employee ownership program is a big perk. AE firm so broad diversity of employees within one office. Smaller office feel within a large company.

Cons

Project Managers are inexperienced at managing projects or do not want to comply with DLR standards. Salary and bonuses are not competitive enough to hire good experienced talent.

4.0

Dec 29, 2016

Architectural Designer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

ESOP; Great people; Management really listens to your interests and makes effort to ensure you're happy with your work; many opportunities for vertical growth

Cons

There should be a better mentorship program. The company should clarify job roles/description. Culture varies office to office.

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