Senior Structural Engineer

Delon Hampton & Associates; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Delon Hampton & Associates in Washington, DC is seeking a senior structural engineer to lead design on high-visibility structural projects across office, commercial, healthcare, and residential sectors.

You will join a team that values collaboration, quality control, and client service, with a limited work-from-home option and a path toward professional licensure and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or architectural Engineering (structures focus).
• PE or SE license required; 6–10 years in structural design for commercial/institutional/residential projects.
• Experience with concrete, steel and wood structural design; knowledge of RAM/ETABS/RISA.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and REVIT; strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Quality control reviews of design calculations and drawings.
• Field reviews for projects under construction and surveys of existing structures.
• Contribute to construction administration: submittals and RFIs.
• Manage project financials and resource utilization.
• Delegate and guide structural engineers and drafters.
• Develop analyses and drawings for assigned projects.
• Communicate with clients and consultants to capture requirements.
• Engage in professional organizations and networking.

Skills

Structural design

Team leadership

Client communication

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Architectural Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

RAM

ETABS

RISA

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

DHA is seeking a senior structural engineer in the structural department who will work on high visibility and interesting structural engineering projects along with special assignments.

The qualified candidate will have at least 6 to 10 years of relevant experience in a structural engineering consulting role. The candidate will have experience working on office, commercial, healthcare, sports, community, residential, and mixed-use projects. The qualified candidate should be self‑motivated individual who can work within a team and serve clients on projects. You would be joining a company that supports community service, involvement in professional organization and professional development. Limited work from home schedule is offered for this position. This position will report to the Structural Group manager in the Silver Spring, Md office.

$42-$56 hourly

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality control reviews to ensure design calculations and structural drawings are complete, coordinated, follow the office’s standards and have a high level of quality.
• Perform field review for projects under construction and surveys of existing structures.
• Contribute to the construction administration duties such as reviewing submittals and responding to RFIs.
• Project financial success, including efficient utilization of staff and resources.
• Effective delegation and direction to structural engineers, Revit operators and administrative staff.
• Contribute to the analysis and design calculations as well as the structural drawings for assigned projects.
• Communicate with clients and consultants to understand project requirements.
• Networking, including active participation in and leadership of professional organizations
• Reading and developing contract plans and specifications
• Preforming construction administration duties such as reviewing submittals and responding to RFIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or architectural Engineering (with focus on structures) from an accredited university. Master’s degree a plus.
• PE or SE license required. years of relevant experience in structural design of commercial, institutional, residential or infrastructure projects using concrete, steel and wood required.
• 6 to 10 years of experience should include structural design of new buildings, renovations, and additions.
• Candidate shall have a working knowledge and clear understanding of structural engineering principles.
• Knowledge of appropriate structural engineering design software required (e.g., RAM, ETABS, RISA, etc.)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and REVIT is required.
• Excellent written, oral, and verbal communication skills required.
• Highly motivated and responsible individual with strong work ethic.
• Candidate must be willing to learn and comfortable working in a team.

Healthcare Benefits

Delon Hampton & Associates, Chartered provides healthcare benefits to full‑time employees working a minimum of 32 hours a work week.

Work Authorization

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Delon Hampton & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer for VEVRAA protected veterans and all other protected classes. DHA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. We encourage minorities, women, protected veterans and disabled individuals to apply. Click here for EEO law and policy in English. Click here for EEO law and policy in Spanish.

Delon Hampton & Associates
Corporate Headquarters
900 7th Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20001
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