Structural Designer
About The Position
LPA is seeking a Structural Designer to join its integrated structural engineering team. The role supports collaborative, sustainable design across a broad range of building projects, including office, education, recreation, laboratory, health care, and performing arts facilities. The Structural Designer works with architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects, and master planners and contributes to projects throughout the design process and construction administration. The position includes opportunities to research next-generation design and analysis methods and to receive mentorship and training from Project Leaders. Professional development opportunities include software training, tech talks, LPA-U courses, leadership training, and preparation for PE and SE licensure. LPA describes its culture as supportive and collaborative, with an emphasis on creativity, curiosity, diversity, wellness, professional growth, and work-life balance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a related field.
- Enthusiastic commitment to the multidisciplinary design process and team environment.
- Curiosity and an open mind to learn.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Revit, RAM, RISA, and ETABs is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the integrated design process with other disciplines at LPA.
- Assist Project Engineers and Project Managers with comprehensive structural design for a variety of building types and structural systems.
- Conduct research on next-generation design and analysis methods related to projects.
- Actively participate in project construction administration.
- Receive mentorship and training from Project Leaders, including preparation for PE and SE licensure.
Benefits
- Mentorship from Managing Directors, Design Directors, and other in-house disciplines.
- Career growth opportunities, including licensure incentives, professional development grants, and a professional development process.
- In-house management and leadership training opportunities.
- Education opportunities, including LPA+U and LPA Tech Talks.
- Competitive salary and annual bonus eligibility.
- Health and dental insurance.
- Retirement and financial planning.
- Wellness initiatives.
- Flexible work/life programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
