Senior Structural Engineer New Washington, D.C.

DLR Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/vision

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

401(k) plan

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

DLR Group in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead design of structural systems from schematics through construction administration for diverse building projects. The successful candidate will develop structural designs and calculations, act as SEOR, and coordinate with architecture and MEP within our integrated design process.

The role requires a PE/SE, 10+ years of experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural or Architectural/Structural Engineering.
• Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) in the state of Florida.
• 10+ years of experience in new and existing buildings structural engineering.
• Proficiency with current structural software ETABS, SAP, SAFE, RAM, ADAPT, RISA, Enercalc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).

Responsibilities

• Develop structural designs from concept through completion of construction for new and existing building types.
• Prepare engineering design calculations and structural system layouts.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports and narratives.
• Act as a Structural Engineer-Of-Record (SEOR).
• Coordinate structural design with architecture, MEP and other disciplines.
• 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.

Skills

Structural design

SE/PE licensed

ETABS/SAP/SAFE/RAM

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural or Architectural/Structural Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

ETABS

SAP

SAFE

RAM

ADAPT

RISA

Enercalc

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 opening for a Senior Structural Engineer.

Position Summary:

As a Senior Structural Engineer at DLR Group you will be responsible for the design of structural systems from schematics through construction administration on a wide range of new and existing building types. As part of the integrated design team you create buildings that elevate the human experience through design.

The successful candidate will:

• Develop structural designs from concept through completion of construction for new and existing building types.
• Prepare engineering design calculations and structural system layouts
• Prepare detailed engineering reports and narratives
• Act as a Structural Engineer-Of-Record (SEOR)
• Coordinate structural design with architecture, MEP and other disciplines
• 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
• Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) in the state of Florida.
• 10+ years of new and existing buildings structural engineering experience, including the design of concrete, masonry, steel, wood materials; gravity and lateral systems
• Working knowledge of current structural software (ETABS, SAP, SAFE, RAM, ADAPT, RISA, Enercalc)
• 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
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

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

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. The suggested pay range for this position is:

Pay Range

$93,170 - $177,320 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.

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