Senior Structural Engineer

  • Full-Time
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • DLR Group
  • Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description

DLR Group is an integrated design firm that aspires to be the most creative enterprise on the planet. Our brand promise is to elevate the human experience through design. If that challenge is appealing, you're at the right place.

The Engineering team has an opening for a Senior Structural Engineer.

Location: We are looking for one candidate that could reside in one of the following cities.

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Riverside, CA

Position Summary:

As a Structural Project Engineer at DLR Group you will be responsible for the design of structural systems from schematics through construction administration on a wide range of building types. As part of the integrated design team you create buildings that elevate the human experience through design.
You will be responsible for designing structural building systems and preparing detailed structural engineering drawings and calculations. Responsibilities will also include construction administration services and collaboration with architectural and engineering teams.

The successful candidate will:

  • Develop structural designs from concept through completion of construction.
  • Prepare engineering design calculations and structural system layouts.
  • Prepare detailed engineering reports and narratives.
  • Coordinate structural design requirements with architecture, structure and other disciplines.
  • Produce construction documents using Revit.
  • Write and review specifications.
  • Review shop drawings, RFIs and submittals.
  • Conduct site visits when needed.
  • Collaborate with architects, other engineers, and clients as part of our integrated design process.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural or Architectural/Structural Engineering.
  • 8+ years of buildings structural engineering experience, including the design of concrete, masonry, steel, wood materials; gravity and lateral systems.
  • Licensed Professional Structural Engineer (SE) in the State of California.
  • Experience conducting high seismic building structural design in California or similar regions.
  • Working knowledge of current structural software (ETABS, SAP, SAFE, RAM, ADAPT, RISA).
  • 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.
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Civil/Structural or Architectural/Structural Engineering.
  • Experience and interest in sustainable building design.
  • Experience with BIM including Autodesk Revit workflow.
  • Experience with design and construction of projects under DSA jurisdiction.

DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new construction, renovation, and adaptive reuse. Our promise is to elevate the human experience through design. This promise inspires sustainable design for a diverse group of public and private sector clients; local communities; and our planet. DLR Group is 100 percent employee-owned and fully supports the initiatives and goals of the 2030 Challenge and is an initial signatory to the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.

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We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

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