Structural Designer at DLR Group in Los Angeles, CA

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

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Position Summary

As a Structural Designer at DLR Group you will be responsible for modeling and detailing of structural systems for large, complex structures in Revit. You will oversee the successful implementation of BIM best practices within the structural team, lead Navisworks clash detection on projects, and serve as a resource to the integrated design team through all phases of construction.

If you are a collaborative designer with a love for 3D representation of integrated building systems, 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.

The successful candidate will:

Be proficient in using Revit to produce and update 3D structural models from concept through completion of construction under the supervision of senior engineers.

Gather information from architectural and MEP 3D models and coordinate with the structural team to develop structural system layouts.

Create 2D structural details from information provided from architect, engineer, and MEP

Understand practice of Structural Engineering, project delivery & construction methods

Collaborate with architects, engineers, and clients as part of our integrated design process.

Assist engineering project leads and teams with our project delivery:

Participate in BIM kick-off meetings with engineering and architecture teams

Produce project structural model and details

Train team members on creating and developing structural models and drawings

Implement DLR Group Contract Document standards in the Revit Environment

Assist teams in resolving warnings and errors on a timely basis.

Required Qualifications:

3+ years experience in using Revit to produce 3D models and supporting a structural engineering team.

Have sound and highly developed technical competency skills in the areas of utilizing BIM tools, the ability to learn new BIM tools and the ability to translate and implement DLR Group best practices and training.

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision structural drawings for concrete, masonry, steel, and wood structures.

Ability to work both independently and effectively in a cross-disciplinary team atmosphere and across multiple offices.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture, or other related fields.

Experience working in a multi-discipline SMEP engineering team.

Experience with Navisworks and ability to lead clash detection meetings and represent structural team in 3D coordination role

Scripting in Revit API, Dynamo, Rhino, Grasshopper knowledge is a plus

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:
Pay Range$70,000—$110,000 USD
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.

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