Associate Structural Designer

DPR Construction; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness benefits

Job summary

DPR Construction in Baltimore, MD is seeking a structural designer to develop drawings, specifications, and calculations across design phases, under close supervision. You will assist in developing structural designs and analytical models for various building types and materials using Tekla Structures and CAD tools.

Join a collaborative team of engineers, modelers, and detailers to deliver coordinated, high‑quality design solutions within budget and schedule, and support construction

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering with a structural focus or equivalent experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of drawings, specifications, and calculations, with tasks that are specific and clearly outlined, during a projects design phase life cycle from conceptual design to completion of construction documents under close supervision and coordination with managers.
• Assist in the development of structural designs and analytical models for various building types and materials using basic knowledge of common codes, with assistance provided by other team members.
• Supports construction administration activities, including reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and conducting site visits.
• Utilize basic knowledge of CAD software, including Tekla Structures, and other tools to create 2D drawings and 3D models.
• Collaborate with team members, including engineers, modelers and detailers, to meet project deadlines and deliver high-quality design solutions within budget.

Education

Bachelors degree in engineering with a structural focus or equivalent experience

Tools

Tekla Structures

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for the development of drawings, specifications, and calculations throughout all phases of project design under close supervision. Assist in developing structural designs and analytical models for various building types and materials and perform calculations and analyses using basic knowledge of common codes with guidance from team members. Collaborate with engineers, modelers, and detailers to produce accurate 2D and 3D models using CAD tools, including Tekla Structures, and deliver coordinated, high-quality design solutions within budget and schedule. Support construction administration activities by reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and participating in site visits as directed.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of drawings, specifications, and calculations, with tasks that are specific and clearly outlined, during a project’s design phase life cycle from conceptual design to completion of construction documents under close supervision and coordination with managers.
• Assist in the development of structural designs and analytical models for various building types and materials using basic knowledge of common codes, with assistance provided by other team members.
• Supports construction administration activities, including reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and conducting site visits.
• Utilize basic knowledge of CAD software, including Tekla Structures, and other tools to create 2D drawings and 3D models.
• Collaborate with team members, including engineers, modelers and detailers, to meet project deadlines and deliver high-quality design solutions within budget.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a structural focus or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

No experience required.

Certifications and Licenses

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.

Anticipated starting pay range

$72,000.00- $99,000.00

Benefits

DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy.

About DPR

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world. Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek. Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers. The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results. Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things—great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world.

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