Structural Engineer

DLR Group•Chicago, IL

20h•Hybrid

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. DLR Group has an opening for a Structural Engineer. As a Structural Engineer/Structural Designer at DLR Group you will be responsible for the design of structural systems from schematics through construction administration on a wide range of new and existing building types. As part of the integrated design team you create buildings that elevate the human experience through design. If you are a collaborative designer with a strategic mindset this is the position for you. DLR Group is 100% employee owned and as such you’ll enjoy the opportunity to have ownership in the Firm. We rely on all our employee-owners to apply their financial acumen to grow the Firm profitably.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural or Architectural/Structural Engineering
Licensed Structural Engineer (SE)
7+ years of new and existing buildings structural engineering experience, including the design of concrete, masonry, steel, wood materials; gravity and lateral systems
Working knowledge of current structural software (ETABS, SAP, SAFE, RAM, ADAPT, RISA, Enercalc)
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

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Civil/Structural or Architectural/Structural Engineering
Experience and interest in sustainable building design
Experience with BIM including Autodesk Revit workflow
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Responsibilities

Develop structural designs from concept through completion of construction for new and existing building types.
Prepare engineering design calculations and structural system layouts
Prepare detailed engineering reports and narratives
Coordinate structural design with architecture, MEP and other disciplines
Produce construction documents using Revit
Write and review specifications
Review shop drawings, RFIs and submittals
Conduct site visits when needed
Collaborate with architects, other engineers, and clients as part of our integrated design process