DLR Group
Senior Structural Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States · Senior
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~30% per draw at Level II). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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$5,776 more — $98,946 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $98,946 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Civil Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Civil Engineers (17-2051) · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Strive for excellence in developing structural solutions from concept through construction.
- Be a decision-maker in developing system layouts, narratives, calculations and engineering reports.
- Learn and adapt to variations in building codes and construction practices while working on projects around the US.
- Produce construction documents using Revit.
- DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.
- 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.
- Through our values - commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork - we elevate the human experience through design, together.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of current structural software (ETABS, SAP, SAFE, RAM, ADAPT, RISA, Enercalc).
- Experience with BIM including Autodesk Revit workflow.
Nice to have
- Master's Degree in Civil/Structural or Architectural/Structural Engineering.
- Experience with BIM (e.g. Autodesk Revit Structural) workflow.
- Experience with design and construction of projects under DSA jurisdiction.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering
Compensation
- $93,170 - $135,000 USD
Company info
- 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.
- We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients' success.
- 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.
- Welcome deep collaboration with architects, other engineers, and clients as part of our integrated design process.
- As part of our integrated design teams you will create buildings that elevate the human experience through design.
Equal opportunity
- We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
This listing is sourced directly from DLR Group's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.