Structural Engineer

DLR Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 93,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

DLR Group is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our Engineering team in Portland, OR. You will design structural systems from schematic through construction administration, producing detailed drawings and calculations to support sustainable building design.

The candidate will collaborate with architects and engineers on US projects, adapt to varying codes, review contractor submittals, and mentor junior staff as part of a broad multi-office practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ 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.
• Working knowledge of current structural software (ETABS, RISA).
• Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural or Architectural/Structural Engineering.
• Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) in the State of Washington and/or State of Oregon.
• Experience with BIM (e.g. Autodesk Revit Structural) workflow.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural solutions from concept through construction.
• Develop system layouts, narratives, calculations and engineering reports.
• Collaborate 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.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs and participate in OA/C meetings.
• Mentor entry‑level staff.
• Promote workflow and technical standards best-practices for our diverse multi‑office practice.

Skills

Problem solving

Creativity

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) preferred

Tools

ETABS

RISA

Autodesk Revit BIM

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.

The Engineering team has an opening for a Structural Engineer.

Locations:

As a Structural Engineer at DLR Group you will be responsible for participating in the design process of structural building systems from schematics through construction administration preparing detailed structural engineering drawings and performing design calculations. As part of our integrated design teams you will create buildings that elevate the human experience through design.

The successful candidate will:

• 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.
• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ 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.
• Working knowledge of current structural software (ETABS, 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.
• Passion for sustainable building design and SE2050 commitment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural or Architectural/Structural Engineering.
• Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) in the State of Washington and/or State of Oregon.
• Experience with BIM (e.g. Autodesk Revit Structural) 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.

Pay Range

$93,170 - $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.

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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