Structural Engineer, Entry Level

DLR Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 76,780 - 119,020; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) plan

Employee stock ownership

Paid time off

Job summary

DLR Group in Washington is seeking a Structural Engineer responsible for designing structural building systems from schematics to construction administration. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, with 0-5 years of experience. The role includes preparing engineering calculations, coordinating with architecture, and participating in mentorship through the Emerging Professional Experience program.

Benefits include medical, dental, and paid time off, as well as a competitive pay range of $76,780 to $119,020 USD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (ABET accredited) in Civil/Structural or Architectural/Structural Engineering.
• 0-5 years of buildings structural engineering experience, including concrete, masonry, steel, wood.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design process of structural building systems.
• Assist in developing project objectives and documentation policies.
• Prepare engineering design calculations and layouts.

Skills

0-5 years of buildings structural engineering experience

Experience with BIM workflow

Working knowledge of ETABS, SAP/SAFE, RAM

Education

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

Master's Degree in Civil/Structural or Architectural/Structural Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit Structural

ETABS

SAP/SAFE

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.

DLR Group has an opening for a Structural Engineer.

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.

Responsibilities

• 0-5 years of buildings structural engineering experience, including the design of concrete, masonry, steel, wood materials; gravity and lateral systems.
• Assist in developing project objectives, goals and documentation policies.
• Develop structural designs from concept through completion of construction.
• Prepare engineering design calculations and layouts.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports and narratives.
• Coordinate structural design requirements with architecture and other disciplines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (ABET accredited) in Civil/Structural or Architectural/Structural Engineering.
• Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural or Architectural/Structural Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship or co‑op experience or full time position with a consulting engineering or A/E firm.
• Passed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.
• Experience with BIM (e.g. Autodesk Revit Structural) workflow.
• Experience and interest in sustainable building design.
• Working knowledge of current structural software (ETABS, SAP/SAFE, RAM, ADAPT, RISA Enercalc).

Emerging Professional Experience (EPX)

As an Emerging Professional at DLR Group you will be part of our EPX program. The program offers mentorship, work, and weekly classes on onboarding, design culture, marketing, BD, sustainability, technology, communication, education, mentoring resources, project management, construction site opportunities, research, equity, design agency and career next steps.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities.

Pay Range

$76,780 – $119,020 USD

Office Locations and Working Hours

We follow a four‑day in‑office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work elsewhere on Fridays. The position is based in the BWI (Baltimore) office with occasional travel between offices.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DLR Group is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected class under any applicable law.