Structural Engineer at DLR Group San Diego, CA

Fairweather, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Wellness programs

Flex spending

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

DLR Group in San Diego, CA seeks a Structural Engineer to join our integrated design teams. You will participate in the design process from schematics through construction administration, preparing detailed structural drawings and performing calculations.

You will collaborate with architects and other engineers, produce Revit construction documents, review shop drawings and RFIs, mentor junior staff, and contribute to sustainable design as we pursue SE2050 commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years of building structural engineering experience incl. concrete, masonry, steel and timber.
• Licensed PE; SE license preferred; CA licensure beneficial.
• Proficiency with ETABS, SAP, SAFE, RAM, ADAPT, RISA, Enercalc and Revit BIM workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural solutions from concept through construction.
• Create system layouts, narratives, calculations and engineering reports.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers and clients in an integrated design process.
• Produce Revit construction documents and review shop drawings, RFIs, and meetings.
• Mentor entry-level staff and promote technical standards across offices.

Skills

Problem solving

Creativity

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ETABS

SAP

SAFE

RAM

ADAPT

RISA

Enercalc

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Structural Engineer job at DLR Group. San Diego, CA.

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.

Location

• Sacramento, CA
• San Diego, CA

Position Summary

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.
• 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.

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, 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural or Architectural/Structural Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of California.
• Experience with BIM (e.g. Autodesk Revit Structural) workflow.
• Experience and interest in sustainable building design.
• Experience with design and construction of projects under DSA jurisdiction.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Wellness programs
• Flex spending
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan
• Employee stock ownership
• Bonus opportunities

Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills. The suggested pay range for this position is: Pay Range $93,170—$135,000 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.