Sr Structural Technical Manager

DPR • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

GPLA, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is seeking a licensed Sr Structural Technical Manager. The role is responsible for creating and quality-checking drawings, specifications, and calculations throughout project design. Under limited supervision, the manager supports structural design and analytical modeling for different building types and materials, applying knowledge of relevant codes. The role collaborates with engineers, modelers, detailers, project managers, executives, and external stakeholders to produce coordinated, accurate 2D and 3D models and high-quality design solutions within budget and schedule. CAD tools, including Tekla Structures, are used.

The Sr Structural Technical Manager serves as a subject matter expert, resolving complex engineering issues and supporting innovative solutions and emerging technologies. The role also leads technical knowledge and skill development, represents organizational expertise in professional and industry forums, and develops engineering standards, tools, and process improvements. The position is part of DPR, a private, employee-owned general contractor focused on technically complex and sustainable projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a structural focus, or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of experience in structural engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Working knowledge of relevant codes.
• Ability to create and quality-check engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations.

Nice To Haves

• Structural Engineer (SE) license.
• NCEES record for licensure maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and producing drawings, specifications, and calculations throughout the design lifecycle, from conceptual design through construction documents, under limited supervision and in coordination with managers.
• Establish and enforce quality control measures for the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Oversee, in collaboration with managers, structural designs and analytical models for various building types and materials, using working knowledge of relevant codes.
• Provide subject matter expertise, technical support, resolution of complex engineering issues, and guidance on innovative solutions and emerging technologies.
• Lead knowledge and skill development through training, mentorship, and technical leadership programs.
• Participate in professional societies, code committees, and industry forums to represent organizational expertise.
• Collaborate with project managers and executives to align technical priorities with business and project objectives.
• Lead the development and implementation of engineering standards, tools, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with engineers, modelers, detailers, and external stakeholders to produce coordinated 2D and 3D models and design solutions within budget and schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior