About the position
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. Our Texas region has an opening for a Senior Structural Engineer. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home. Considering this model, this role could be based in the following cities: Austin, Houston. As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for designing a wide range of structural building systems while working in a national engineering platform. This role will also work directly with the regional discipline leader to assist in developing work plans, project schedules and proposals for both internal and external clients. This is an excellent position to sharpen your technical, people and project management skills while you elevate your career toward a Senior Engineering role.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering; Master's degree preferred
- 10-20 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 Texas, 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
- Experience with directing and coordinating project activities of junior staff
Benefits
- 100% employee-owned
- Interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles
- Commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable design
