Is DLR Group a good company to work for?

DLR Group has an overall rating of 3.2 out of 5, based on over 353 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 12% 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 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at DLR Group. This rating has decreased by 7% 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 (28) , 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 32 reviews)); "Great benefits" ((in 15 reviews)); "Good work life balance Happy hours Can continue as part" ((in 13 reviews)); "The team I worked on in the Midwest offices was uplifting and the environment was great." ((in 9 reviews))

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

"Pay is low." ((in 13 reviews)); "Senior leadership is far removed" ((in 12 reviews)); "Salary is low" ((in 5 reviews)); "Annual layoffs, often unexplained and with no warning or feedback." ((in 5 reviews)); "Occasional long hours where expected." ((in 4 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 , Des Moines , Riverside , San Diego , Orlando , Ashburn , Santa Monica , Modesto , Philadelphia

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DLR Group reviews

3.2

47% would recommend to a friend

(282 total reviews)

Steven McKay, RIBA, LEED AP

50% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Culture & values

3.3

Career opportunities

3.1

Work/Life balance

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.7

Senior management

DLR Group has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 282 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).

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Reviews by job title

282 reviews

3.0

Jan 28, 2021

Good

Mid-level designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Projects and good exposure

Cons

Non that I can think of

4.0

Aug 14, 2020

Good work environment

Master thesis student

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good learning and training. Nice environment

Cons

Low salary for master thesis

2.0

Jan 29, 2011

Lack of Leadership

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Technology updated for current and complex projects made available. There are no other cons to think of for working in this place.

Cons

Long, overtime hours, Leadership instructions incorrect to team members, positioning in the company set up in such a way that does not allow deserved advancement to some.

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