Structural Designer

DLR Group is an integrated design firm. Our brand promise is the elevate the human experience through design. If that challenge is appealing, you're at the right place.

DLR Group operates within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home.

Location: Denver, CO

As a Structural Designer at DLR Group you will be assisting in the design of structural systems from schematics through construction administration on a wide range of 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.

Position Summary

You will be responsible for designing structural building systems and preparing detailed structural engineering drawings and calculations under the supervision of a senior engineer. Responsibilities will also include construction administration services and collaboration with architectural and engineering teams.

The successful candidate will:

• Develop structural designs from concept through completion of construction, under the supervision of a senior engineer.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering design calculations and structural system layouts.
• Assist in the preparation of detailed engineering reports and narratives.
• Coordinate structural design requirements with architecture, structure and other disciplines.
• Assist in the production of construction documents using Revit.
• Assist in writing and reviewing specifications.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs and submittals, under the supervision of a senior engineer.
• Collaborate with architects, other engineers, and clients as part of our integrated design process.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural or Architectural/Structural Engineering.
• Relevant college coursework in the design of typical building materials, preferably including the design of concrete, masonry, steel, wood materials; gravity and lateral systems.
• Goal oriented with strong skills in problem solving, creativity, and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 1 to 4 years applicable experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Civil/Structural or Architectural/Structural Engineering.
• Working knowledge of current structural software (RAM, ADAPT, RISA, Enercalc).
• Understanding of commercial building materials, systems, and assemblies.
• Experience and interest in sustainable building design.
• Experience with BIM including Autodesk Revit workflow.

Our comprehensive benefits package at DLR Group include: medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, employee stock ownership, bonus opportunities.

Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills the potential pay range for this role is $62,000-75,000 annually.

DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new construction, renovation, and adaptive reuse. Our promise is to elevate the human experience through design. This promise inspires sustainable design for a diverse group of public and private sector clients; local communities; and our planet. DLR Group is 100 percent employee-owned and fully supports the initiatives and goals of the 2030 Challenge and is an initial signatory to the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.

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We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.