Structural Engineer

DLR Group•Chicago, IL

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

DLR Group is an integrated design firm dedicated to elevating the human experience through design, inspiring a mission to improve the lives of clients, communities, and the planet. The firm is 100% employee-owned, offering employees ownership opportunities and encouraging financial acumen for profitable growth. This opening is for a Structural Engineer/Structural Designer in Chicago, IL. The role involves designing structural systems from schematics through construction administration for a wide range of new and existing building types. As part of an integrated design team, the Structural Engineer will collaborate with architects, MEP, and other disciplines to create buildings that elevate the human experience. DLR Group delivers architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. The firm operates with core values including commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, and teamwork.

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