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Senior Structural Engineer

DLR Group · Denver · United States

$110,000–$144,000 per yearCivil / Construction Engineer

Posted: 10/12/2026 · Last checked: 10/13/2026

Job description

Quoted in full from DLR Group's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.

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: Denver, CO

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 Colorado.
  • 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.
  • 10+ 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) in the State of California, Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) preferred
  • 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.

 

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
$110,000—$144,000 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.

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.

 

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