Structural Engineer Associate - (M&O)- A&E - CM-SEA-0826-28

DLR Planning LLCLos Angeles, CA
$171,000 - $180,000Onsite

About The Position

DLR Planning is seeking a dedicated Structural Engineer Associate to join their A&E Services team, focusing on Maintenance & Operations (M&O). This role involves performing structural engineering work for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of District facilities. The associate will be responsible for preparing, analyzing, and reviewing structural plans, specifications, calculations, estimates, and reports. They will also conduct site investigations, review structural work for compliance with standards, and provide technical recommendations to various stakeholders including architects, engineers, contractors, and construction inspectors. The position requires a minimum of three years of full-time professional structural engineering experience and a bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering with a structural specialization. Experience with school building construction and a California PE certification are preferred. This is a long-term, on-site position located in Southern California.

Requirements

  • Minimum of three (3) years of full-time, paid professional structural engineering experience.
  • Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a specialization/emphasis in structural engineering coursework.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience involving school building construction is preferred.
  • A masters degree in Architecture or Engineering
  • California Professional Engineer (PE) certification recognized by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, analyze, and review structural engineering plans, specifications, calculations, estimates, and reports.
  • Review structural engineering services performed by consultants and architects and provide recommendations or revisions as needed.
  • Assist with structural design and layout of foundations, floors, walls, roofs, and framing systems for major building structures.
  • Review structural plans, specifications, mathematical calculations, and alternative construction methods.
  • Evaluate completed structural work for conformance with applicable standards, constructability, completeness, and accuracy.
  • Provide structural recommendations to contractors, architects, engineers, and construction inspectors during construction.
  • Review soils testing data and environmental documentation and provide recommendations related to foundation design.
  • Prepare feasibility studies, preliminary designs, conceptual and detailed cost estimates, and technical reports.
  • Conduct site investigations and prepare scoping reports, findings, and recommendations.
  • Assist engineering and design teams with project status reviews, design changes, and resolution of structural issues.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
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