Structural Engineer Associate - (M&O)- A&E - CM-SEA-0826-28

DLR Planning, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

DLR Planning, LLC is seeking a Structural Engineer Associate to support Maintenance & Operations – A&E Services in Southern California. The role focuses on structural design, analysis, and review of district facilities, with site investigations and coordination with architects, engineers, and inspectors.

The candidate should have at least three years of experience and a CA PE is preferred. This is an on-site, long-term position requiring proximity to Southern California; relocation funds and per

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of full-time professional structural engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with specialization in structural engineering.
• Experience with school building construction is preferred.
• California Professional Engineer (PE) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and review structural plans, specifications, calculations, estimates, and reports.
• Review structural work performed by consultants and architects; provide recommendations or revisions as needed.
• Assist with structural design and layout of foundations, floors, walls, roofs, and framing systems for major buildings.
• Review plans, calculations, and alternative construction methods for conformance and accuracy.
• Provide structural recommendations to contractors, architects, engineers, and inspectors during construction.
• Review soils testing data and environmental documentation; provide foundation design recommendations.
• Prepare feasibility studies, preliminary designs, and cost estimates; write technical reports.
• Conduct site investigations and prepare scoping reports and recommendations.
• Assist teams with project status reviews and design changes.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Structural analysis

Code compliance

Conventional design

Site investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural/Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Architecture or Engineering (preferred)

Job description

About the job Structural Engineer Associate - (M&O)- A&E - CM-SEA-0826-28

Who We Are: DLR Planning is a Women and Minority-owned CM/PM firm working in both the public and private sectors. We specialize on mega projects such as large event venues, infrastructure and education. Established in 2015, we have a great company culture, strong project pipeline and high ceiling for personal growth.

Position Overview

We are currently looking for one dedicated individual to join our team in the role of Structural Engineer Associate. The Structural Engineer Associate will support Maintenance & Operations (M&O) – A&E Services by performing structural engineering work related to the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of District facilities. Responsibilities include preparing, analyzing, and reviewing structural plans, specifications, calculations, estimates, and reports; conducting site investigations; reviewing structural work for compliance with applicable standards; and providing technical recommendations to architects, engineers, contractors, and construction inspectors. Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of three (3) years of full-time paid professional structural engineering experience and a bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a specialization in structural engineering. Experience with school building construction and possession of a California Professional Engineer (PE) certification are preferred.

Deadline: Please submit application ASAP, no later than 9/4/26

Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from DLR PLANNING, LLC is required.

This is an on-site, long-term job. You must be located in Southern California. NO relocation funds, and NO per diem.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and review structural engineering plans, specifications, calculations, estimates, and reports.
• Review structural engineering services performed by consultants and architects and provide recommendations or revisions as needed.
• Assist with structural design and layout of foundations, floors, walls, roofs, and framing systems for major building structures.
• Review structural plans, specifications, mathematical calculations, and alternative construction methods.
• Evaluate completed structural work for conformance with applicable standards, constructability, completeness, and accuracy.
• Provide structural recommendations to contractors, architects, engineers, and construction inspectors during construction.
• Review soils testing data and environmental documentation and provide recommendations related to foundation design.
• Prepare feasibility studies, preliminary designs, conceptual and detailed cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Conduct site investigations and prepare scoping reports, findings, and recommendations.
• Assist engineering and design teams with project status reviews, design changes, and resolution of structural issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Other duties may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs.

Required Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of full-time paid professional structural engineering experience.
• Experience involving school building construction is preferred.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a specialization/emphasis in structural engineering coursework .

Preferred Education

• A masters degree in Architecture or Engineering

Preferred Licenses and Certificates

• California Professional Engineer (PE) certification recognized by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists is preferred.

Salary Range: $171K-$180K

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

We appreciate your interest in this position and thank all applicants for their submissions. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.