Senior Structural Engineer

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. We have an opening for a Senior Structural Engineer. As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for leading design of structural systems for buildings across a variety of sectors including K-12, Higher Education, Justice & Civic, Cultural and Performing Arts, and Mixed Use. You will lead a team of junior staff to produce high-quality construction documents using Revit and manage project schedules to meet deliverable requirements. As part of the integrated design team, you will collaborate closely with other disciplines to produce highly integrated building designs. This role will work directly with the regional discipline leader to assist in developing work plans, project schedules, budgets, and proposals for both internal teams and external clients.

Responsibilities

Leading design of structural systems for buildings across a variety of sectors including K-12, Higher Education, Justice & Civic, Cultural and Performing Arts, and Mixed Use; Leading a team of junior staff to produce high-quality construction documents using Revit; Managing project schedules to meet deliverable requirements; Collaborating closely with other disciplines to produce highly integrated building designs; Working directly with the regional discipline leader to assist in developing work plans, project schedules, budgets, and proposals for both internal teams and external clients; Striving for excellence in developing structural solutions from concept through construction; Being a decision-maker in developing system layouts, narratives, calculations and engineering reports; Welcoming deep collaboration with architects, other engineers, and clients as part of the integrated design process; Learning and adapting to variations in building codes and construction practices while working on projects around the US; Producing construction documents using Revit; Assisting contractors by reviewing shop drawings, RFIs and participating in O/A/C meetings; Mentoring entry-level staff; Promoting workflow and technical standards best-practices for our diverse multi-office practice; Contributing to managing the operations, execution, and expectations for the Structural Engineering Discipline in California; Supporting business development initiatives by assisting the RFP process, participating in project interviews, and actively engaging in community and/or industry specific organizations that will build the DLR Group brand

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering; 7+ years of building related structural engineering experience, including the design of concrete, masonry, steel and wood/timber; gravity and lateral systems; Licensed Professional Engineer (PE); Prior experience leading teams of engineers on projects; Working knowledge of current structural software (ETABS, SAP, SAFE, RAM, ADAPT, RISA, Enercalc); Experience with BIM including Autodesk Revit workflow; Goal oriented with strong skills in problem solving, creativity, and attention to detail; Understanding of commercial building materials, systems, and assemblies; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Passion for sustainable building design and SE2050 commitment; Experience with directing and coordinating project activities of junior staff

Nice to have

Master's degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering

Benefits

100% employee-owned; Flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays