Senior Structural Engineer

DLR Group•Denver, CO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

DLR Group is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead the design of structural systems for buildings across various sectors including K-12, Higher Education, Justice & Civic, Cultural and Performing Arts, and Mixed Use. The role involves leading a team of junior staff, producing high-quality construction documents using Revit, and managing project schedules. As part of an integrated design team, you will collaborate closely with other disciplines to create highly integrated building designs. This position will work directly with the regional discipline leader to assist in developing work plans, project schedules, budgets, and proposals for both internal teams and external clients. The successful candidate will strive for excellence in developing structural solutions from concept through construction, act as a decision-maker in developing system layouts, narratives, calculations, and engineering reports, and welcome deep collaboration with architects, other engineers, and clients. The role requires learning and adapting to variations in building codes and construction practices while working on projects across the US. Responsibilities include producing construction documents using Revit, assisting contractors by reviewing shop drawings and RFIs, participating in O/A/C meetings, mentoring entry-level staff, promoting workflow and technical standards best practices, contributing to managing the operations and execution of the Structural Engineering Discipline in Colorado, and supporting business development initiatives through RFP processes, project interviews, and community engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering.
10+ 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) in the State of California.
Prior experience leading teams of engineers on projects.
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.
Experience with directing and coordinating project activities of junior staff.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead design of structural systems for buildings across a variety of sectors including K-12, Higher Education, Justice & Civic, Cultural and Performing Arts, and Mixed Use.
Lead a team of junior staff to produce high-quality construction documents using Revit.
Manage project schedules to meet deliverable requirements.
Collaborate closely with other disciplines to produce highly integrated building designs.
Work directly with the regional discipline leader to assist in developing work plans, project schedules, budgets, and proposals.
Develop structural solutions from concept through construction.
Make decisions in developing system layouts, narratives, calculations and engineering reports.
Collaborate with architects, other engineers, and clients.
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.
Mentor entry-level staff.
Promote workflow and technical standards best-practices for our diverse multi-office practice.
Contribute to managing the operations, execution, and expectations for the Structural Engineering Discipline in Colorado.
Support business development initiatives by assisting the RFP process, participating in project interviews, and actively engaging in community and/or industry specific organizations.