National Discipline Quality Control Leader (NQC) + Structural Engineer

DLR Group; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities

Medical insurance

Job summary

DLR Group, an integrated design firm, seeks a Senior Structural Engineer + National Quality Control Leader for a hybrid leadership role in the United States. You will oversee QC initiatives while delivering structural designs from schematic through construction for diverse building types.

You will mentor teams, manage QC processes, and collaborate with architects and engineers across regions. This role emphasizes leadership, technical excellence, and sustainable design within a national practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8–15 years of building related structural engineering experience.
• Licensed PE; SE preferred.
• Experience leading engineering teams.
• Experience with BIM and Revit; proficiency in design software.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality control initiatives across the Structural Engineering practice.
• Develop, implement, and improve QC processes and standards.
• Collaborate with regional/national leaders to set consistent standards.
• Prepare QC procedures, training resources, and guidelines.
• Mentor engineers and QC reviewers to strengthen review processes.
• Facilitate quality reviews and audits; communicate insights to leadership.
• Support multi-region teams and share best practices across projects.
• Participate in the Integrated Practice QC Work Group.
• Track QC metrics and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Support BD efforts through RFPs and client interactions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ETABS

SAP

SAFE

RAM

ADAPT

RISA

Enercalc

Revit

Job description

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.

DLR Group has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Structural Engineer + National Quality Control (NQC) Leader. This hybrid leadership role combines technical structural engineering expertise with national quality leadership responsibilities.

As the National Quality Control Leader and Senior Structural Engineer, you will lead quality control initiatives and continuously advance QC processes and best practices across DLR Group's structural engineering practice. In addition, you will design and oversee structural systems from schematic design through construction administration for a diverse portfolio of building types, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, innovative design solutions.

National Quality Control Leader

• Lead the advancement of quality control initiatives across DLR Group’s Structural Engineering practice by developing, implementing, and continuously improving QC processes and standards.
• Champion a culture of technical excellence by integrating lessons learned, industry best practices, and innovative approaches into engineering processes and project delivery.
• Collaborate with regional and national engineering leaders to establish consistent quality standards, review practices, and continuous improvement strategies across the firm.
• Develop and maintain QC procedures, training resources, and best practice guidelines to support engineering teams and promote consistent application across projects.
• Provide mentorship and training to engineers, quality control reviewers, and technical leaders to strengthen review processes and enhance project outcomes.
• Facilitate project quality reviews and audits to evaluate compliance, identify opportunities for improvement, and communicate key insights to leadership.
• Partner with project teams across multiple regions to support independent quality reviews, encourage knowledge sharing, and strengthen collaboration across the Structural Engineering practice.
• Participate in DLR Group’s Integrated Practice QC Work Group to help shape and implement firmwide quality initiatives.
• Track and communicate QC performance metrics, trends, and recommendations to engineering leadership to support continuous improvement.
• Share quality initiatives, lessons learned, and best practices with the broader engineering community through discipline meetings and firmwide forums.

Senior Structural Engineer

• Strive for excellence in developing structural solutions from concept through construction.
• Be a decision-maker in developing system layouts, narratives, calculations and engineering reports.
• Welcome deep collaboration with architects, other engineers, and clients as part of our integrated design process.
• Learn and adapt to variations in building codes and construction practices while working on projects around the US.
• Produce construction documents using Revit.
• Assist contractors by reviewing shop drawings, RFIs and participating in O/A/C meetings.
• Pass along knowledge by mentoring entry-level staff.
• Promote workflow and technical standards best-practices for our diverse multi-office practice.
• Contribute to managing the operations, execution, and expectations for the Structural Engineering Discipline in Colorado.
• Support business development initiatives by assisting the RFP process, participating in project interviews, and actively engaging in community and/or industry specific organization that will build the DLR Group brand.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8-15 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.
• 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.

Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills.

Hourly Rate

$84,700 - $144,430 USD

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. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams 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.

Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.

DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.