About this Structural Engineer role at DLR Group
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.
DLR Group has an opening for a Structural Engineer.
Locations:
- Chicago, IL
Position Summary
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.
The successful candidate will
- Assist in developing project objectives goals and documentation policies.
- Develop structural designs from concept through completion of construction.
- Prepare engineering design calculations and layouts.
- Produce construction documents using Revit.
- Prepare detailed engineering reports and narratives.
- Review shop drawings, RFI's and submittals
- Conduct site visits when needed
- Collaborate with architects, other engineers, and clients as part of our integrated design process.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (ABET accredited) in Civil/Structural or Architectural/Structural Engineering\
- 0-6 years of new and existing buildings structural engineering experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural or Architectural/Structural Engineering
- Passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
- Licensed Structural Engineer (SE)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
- Previous internship co-op experience or full time position with a consulting engineering or A/E firm.
- Experience with BIM (e.g. Autodesk Revit Structural) workflow.
- Experience and interest in sustainable building design.
- Working knowledge of current structural software (ETABS, SAP, SAFE, RAM, ADAPT, RISA, and Enercalc).
Emerging Professional Experience (EPX)
As an Emerging Professional at DLR Group you will be a part of our EPX program. The EPX program provides diverse perspectives on the needs of a design enterprise and the possibilities for experiences and growth within the design profession. The goal is to provide a strong foundation to build your career on and explore opportunities within the AEC industry. The program is composed of three major components: mentorship work and weekly classes. These classes include EP-specific onboarding design culture marketing and BD sustainability design technology communication style education mentoring resource and project management construction site opportunities research equity design agency and career next steps. You will hear from some of our top executives and integrated designers during this time!
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture engineering interiors planning and building optimization for new builds renovations and adaptive reuse projects.
Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills. The suggested pay range for this position is:
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.
