Senior Structural Engineer

About the role

The Engineering team at DLR Group is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our dynamic and collaborative environment. You will be responsible for designing structural building systems from concept through construction, collaborating closely with architects, other engineers, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design process of structural building systems from schematics through construction administration
• Create detailed structural engineering drawings and perform design calculations
• Create buildings that elevate the human experience through design
• Develop system layouts, narratives, calculations, and engineering reports
• Collaborate with architects, other engineers, and clients during the integrated design process
• Adapt to variations in building codes and construction practices while working on projects around the US
• Use Revit to produce construction documents
• Assist contractors by reviewing shop drawings, RFIs, and participating in O/A/C meetings
• Mentor entry-level staff and promote workflow and technical standards best-practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred
• 5+ 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), Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) preferred
• Working knowledge of current structural software (ETABS, RISA)

Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural or Architectural/Structural Engineering
• Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) in the State of Washington and/or State of Oregon
• Experience with BIM (e.g. Autodesk Revit Structural) workflow

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off
• 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities

Pay

The suggested pay range for this position is: Pay Range $93,170 - $144,430 USD

Schedule

We follow a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work from home on Fridays.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off
• 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities

Compensation

Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills.

Company Information

• 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
• We have interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles
• We champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design
• We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment