Senior Structural Engineer | Healthcare

DLR Group•Los Angeles, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

DLR Group is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer with a focus on the Healthcare sector. This role involves working on projects that emphasize resilient design and collaborating with the sector team to achieve business goals. The engineer will lead junior staff in producing high-quality construction documents using Revit, manage project schedules, and collaborate with other disciplines within an integrated design team. Responsibilities include assisting the regional discipline leader with work plans, schedules, budgets, and proposals, as well as contributing to business development strategies with Healthcare sector leadership. The successful candidate will partner with leadership to set strategic directions for growth, track project milestones, facilitate meetings, contribute to RFP responses and client interviews, lead design on significant projects, and foster client relationships. They will also represent DLR Group in meetings, produce construction documents, assist contractors with shop drawings and RFIs, mentor entry-level staff, and contribute to managing the operations of the Structural Engineering Discipline in California.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) required in the state of California.
7+ years of experience working as an engineer, including engineering design according to HCAI/OSHPD standards within the Healthcare sector in California.
Working knowledge of the design and construction process and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines.
Strong critical thinking, time management, and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Understanding of business management and customer service principles, thought leadership and relationship building.
Demonstrated record of consistent quality work.
Working knowledge of current structural software (ETABS, SAP, SAFE, RAM, ADAPT, RISA, Enercalc).
Experience with BIM including Autodesk Revit workflow.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Passion for sustainable building design and SE2050 commitment.
Experience with directing and coordinating project activities of junior staff.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Healthcare Regional Sector Leader and Regional Structural Engineering Leader to set strategic directions for growth and actively participate in business plan strategies and initiatives for the California Healthcare sector.
Track project milestones and deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
Facilitate and document meetings with staff and clients, coordinating project personnel, vendors, and consultants.
Actively engage in business development initiatives by contributing to RFP responses, participating in client interviews and fostering client relationships.
Lead the design on projects of significance.
Collaborate early and often with architects, other engineers, and clients as part of our integrated design process and culture, resulting in growth of revenue and scale of practice.
Carry out technical review of interdisciplinary teams prior to issuance.
Represent DLR Group at meetings with owners, clients, and suppliers.
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.
Contribute to managing the operations, execution, and expectations for the Structural Engineering Discipline in California.