Structural Engineering Team Leader

DLR Group; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work model on Fridays

Team development initiatives

Job summary

DLR Group in Orlando, Florida is looking for a Structural Engineering Team Leader to oversee the design of structural systems for buildings across various sectors. The role involves leading a team of structural engineers and ensuring high-quality project deliverables.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in structural engineering, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Autodesk Revit. DLR Group offers a four-day in-office work model and values collaboration and team development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a structural engineer.
• Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) or Professional Engineer (PE).
• Experience designing building structures across multiple project types.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of structural systems for various sectors.
• Manage operations and expectations for the Structural Engineering Discipline.
• Develop workplans and manage staff execution.

Skills

Structural systems knowledge

BIM workflows

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Engineering or related field

Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Autodesk Revit

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 Structural Engineering Team Leader.

Position Summary

As the Structural Engineering Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading the design of structural systems for buildings across a variety of sectors including Higher Education, Culture & Performing Arts, Healthcare, K-12, Justice/Civic, Science & Technology, and Energy. You will lead a structural engineering team to produce high-quality construction documents and manage project schedules to meet deliverable requirements. As part of the integrated design team, you will collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and other disciplines to deliver highly integrated and innovative building designs. Responsibilities include the management of Structural Engineers, Designers, and other team members within your studio.

The successful candidate will:

• Manage operations, execution, and expectations for the Structural Engineering Discipline in your studio location.
• Develop workplans for structural engineering projects and manage staff to execute work in alignment with profitability and project performance goals.
• Assign duties, responsibilities, and projects to personnel while balancing staffing and workload to achieve operational and revenue growth objectives.
• Schedule, facilitate, and document meetings with staff and clients related to overall project and team operations.
• Partner with sector and practice leadership to support recruitment, staff development, training, mentoring, and performance evaluations.
• Support business development initiatives by assisting with the RFP process, participating in project interviews, and actively engaging in industry and community organizations that strengthen the DLR Group brand.
• Foster a collaborative and engaging workplace culture that supports team development and operational excellence.
• Lead structural designs from concept through construction administration, including engineering calculations, technical reports, and coordination of structural system requirements.
• Perform quality control reviews of structural engineering plans, specifications, and calculations.
• Direct and coordinate activities of internal personnel, consultants, and external partners.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) or Professional Engineer (PE) with structural engineering experience.
• 8+ years of experience working as a structural engineer with experience designing building structures across multiple project types.
• Strong working knowledge of structural systems, building materials, and the construction process.
• Prior experience leading teams of Engineers and Designers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with BIM workflows and structural modeling software such as Autodesk Revit.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering.
• Experience designing complex building structures in Healthcare, Higher Education, or Science & Technology sectors.
• Experience with seismic design and analysis.
• Experience and interest in sustainable and resilient building design.
• Familiarity with integrated design delivery methodologies.

DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.

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.