National Discipline Quality Control Leader (NQC) + Structural Engineer
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 has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Structural Engineer + National Quality Control (NQC) Leader. This hybrid leadership role combines technical structural engineering expertise with national quality leadership responsibilities. As the National Quality Control Leader and Senior Structural Engineer, you will lead quality control initiatives and continuously advance QC processes and best practices across DLR Group's structural engineering practice. In addition, you will design and oversee structural systems from schematic design through construction administration for a diverse portfolio of building types, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, innovative design solutions. National Quality Control Leader: Lead the advancement of quality control initiatives across DLR Group’s Structural Engineering practice by developing, implementing, and continuously improving QC processes and standards. Champion a culture of technical excellence by integrating lessons learned, industry best practices, and innovative approaches into engineering processes and project delivery. Collaborate with regional and national engineering leaders to establish consistent quality standards, review practices, and continuous improvement strategies across the firm. Develop and maintain QC procedures, training resources, and best practice guidelines to support engineering teams and promote consistent application across projects. Provide mentorship and training to engineers, quality control reviewers, and technical leaders to strengthen review processes and enhance project outcomes. Facilitate project quality reviews and audits to evaluate compliance, identify opportunities for improvement, and communicate key insights to leadership. Partner with project teams across multiple regions to support independent quality reviews, encourage knowledge sharing, and strengthen collaboration across the Structural Engineering practice. Participate in DLR Group’s Integrated Practice QC Work Group to help shape and implement firmwide quality initiatives. Track and communicate QC performance metrics, trends, and recommendations to engineering leadership to support continuous improvement. Share quality initiatives, lessons learned, and best practices with the broader engineering community through discipline meetings and firmwide forums. Senior Structural Engineer: 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....