Structural Engineer, Entry Level

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 at DLR Group you will be responsible for participating in the design process of structural building systems from schematics through construction administration, preparing detailed structural engineering drawings and performing design calculations. As part of our integrated design teams you will create buildings that elevate the human experience through design.

• 0-5 years of buildings structural engineering experience, including the design of concrete, masonry, steel, wood materials; gravity and lateral systems.
• Assist in developing project objectives, goals and documentation policies.
• Develop structural designs from concept through completion of construction.
• Prepare engineering design calculations and layouts.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports and narratives.
• Coordinate structural design requirements with architecture and other disciplines.

• Bachelor’s Degree (ABET accredited) in Civil/Structural or Architectural/Structural Engineering.
• Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural or Architectural/Structural Engineering.

• Previous internship or co‑op experience or full time position with a consulting engineering or A/E firm.
• Passed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.
• 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 Enercalc).

As an Emerging Professional at DLR Group you will be part of our EPX program. The program offers mentorship, work, and weekly classes on onboarding, design culture, marketing, BD, sustainability, technology, communication, education, mentoring resources, project management, construction site opportunities, research, equity, design agency and career next steps.

Medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities.

$76,780 – $119,020 USD

We follow a four‑day in‑office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work elsewhere on Fridays. The position is based in the BWI (Baltimore) office with occasional travel between offices.

DLR Group is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected class under any applicable law.