Senior Structural Engineer

DLR Group
Phoenix, AZ
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at experienced structural engineers with leadership potential who thrive in collaborative, integrated design environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 7+ years of building structural engineering experience and leadership skills
    — “7+ years of building related structural engineering experience, including the design of concrete, masonry, steel and wood/timber; gravity and lateral systems.”
  • Professionals skilled in Revit and other structural software with a passion for sustainable design
    — “Experience with BIM including Autodesk Revit workflow. Passion for sustainable building design and SE2050 commitment.”
  • Individuals who can manage project schedules and coordinate cross-disciplinary teams effectively
    — “Manage project schedules to meet deliverable requirements. Collaborate closely with other disciplines to produce highly integrated building designs.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires in-office presence for four days a week, with limited remote flexibility
    — “four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.”
  • Candidates must be licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) and have prior team leadership experience
    — “Licensed Professional Engineer (PE). Prior experience leading teams of engineers on projects.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in mentoring junior staff and leading integrated design projects
    — “Pass along knowledge by mentoring entry-level staff. Collaborate closely with other disciplines to produce highly integrated building designs.”
  • Emphasize your ability to adapt to different building codes and construction practices across the US
    — “Learn and adapt to variations in building codes and construction practices while working on projects around the US.”
  • Showcase your experience with Revit and other structural software in construction documentation
    — “Produce construction documents using Revit.”
  • Demonstrate your contribution to business development and community engagement efforts
    — “Support business development initiatives by assisting the RFP process, participating in project interviews, and actively engaging in community and/or industry specific organization.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • developed structural solutions from concept through construction
  • led teams of engineers on projects
  • produced construction documents using Revit
  • mentored entry-level staff
Typical background
Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering7+ years of building related structural engineering experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Structural EngineeringRevitEtabsSAPSAFERAMAdaptRISAEnercalcProject ManagementTeam LeadershipProblem SolvingCommunication

Preferred

Sustainable Building DesignSe2050 Commitment

Stack & domain

RevitEtabsSAPSAFERAMAdaptRISAEnercalcProblem SolvingCreativityAttention To DetailCommunicationEngineeringArchitectureConstruction

About the role

Original posting from DLR Group via Greenhouse

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. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.

We have an opening for a Senior Structural Engineer. This role can be based in the following cities: 

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Position Summary:

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for leading design of structural systems for buildings across a variety of sectors including K-12, Higher Education, Justice & Civic, Cultural and Performing Arts, and Mixed Use.  You will lead a team of junior staff to produce high-quality construction documents using Revit and manage project schedules to meet deliverable requirements. As part of the integrated design team, you will collaborate closely with other disciplines to produce highly integrated building designs. This role will work directly with the regional discipline leader to assist in developing work plans, project schedules, budgets, and proposals for both internal teams and external clients.

The successful candidate will:

Strive for excellence in developing structural solutions from concept through construction.

Be a decision-maker in developing system layouts, narratives, calculations and engineering reports.

Welcome deep collaboration with architects, other engineers, and clients as part of our integrated design process.

Learn and adapt to variations in building codes and construction practices while working on projects around the US.

Produce construction documents using Revit.

Assist contractors by reviewing shop drawings, RFIs and participating in O/A/C meetings.

Pass along knowledge by mentoring entry-level staff.

Promote workflow and technical standards best-practices for our diverse multi-office practice.

Contribute to managing the operations, execution, and expectations for the Structural Engineering Discipline in California.

Support business development initiatives by assisting the RFP process, participating in project interviews, and actively engaging in community and/or industry specific organization that will build the DLR Group brand.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.

7+ years of building related structural engineering experience, including the design of concrete, masonry, steel and wood/timber; gravity and lateral systems.

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Prior experience leading teams of engineers on projects.

Working knowledge of current structural software (ETABS, SAP, SAFE, RAM, ADAPT, RISA, Enercalc).

Experience with BIM including Autodesk Revit workflow.

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.

Passion for sustainable building design and SE2050 commitment.

Experience with directing and coordinating project activities of junior staff.

DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.

We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.

Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.

DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

Source: DLR Group careers (Greenhouse)

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