Associate Structural Engineer - Licensed - AEC Consulting

Marx Okubo Associates, Inc.; Santa Ana (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Career growth

Mentor program

ESOP

Job summary

Marx Okubo Associates, Inc. is seeking a Structural Engineer at Associate level in a hybrid role based in Denver, CO. The position requires a CA PE license and 5+ years of experience, with a starting salary of $100,000-$125,000 plus discretionary bonuses.

You will act as a technical team member and project lead for commercial structures, collaborating with clients and internal teams while performing seismic risk assessments and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering required.
• CA PE license required; SE license in CA preferred.
• Minimum five years of structural engineering consulting experience.
• Strong understanding of building types and lateral load systems.
• Knowledge of seismic hazards and CBC/ASCE-7/ACI/AISC standards.
• Ability to manage projects and communicate professionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical work for commercial structures and small projects.
• Review construction documents and perform structural analysis.
• Prepare detailed reports and assess seismic risk.
• Collaborate with clients, team, consultants, and site contacts.
• Support forensic investigations and retrofit design as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Deadline-oriented

Seismic knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering

Master's degree in structural/seismic engineering

Professional Engineer (CA) license

PE license in other states

Structural Engineer (SE) in CA

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Revit

RISA-3D

Enercalc

PlanGrid

BOX

Quire

Job description

As a trusted national architecture/engineering/construction consulting firm,Marx Okuboworks with real estate owners,investors,and lenders—at every point of the property lifecycle—to evaluate their building projects, solve complex challenges and implementtailored solutions.We value technical proficiency, innovation,dedication,and achievement as well as collaboration, both within our organization and in our client interactions. Our work covers most commercial building types, including multi-family, office, retail, industrial, mixed use, and hotel/hospitality.

We are currently accepting applications for an StructuralEngineer at an Associate level to join our team in Denver, CO. Our expected starting annual salary range is $100,000 -$125,000, plus discretionary bonuses. This role is on a hybrid schedule with 2 days in the office each week, local and regional travel to sites as needed, and work from home.

Position Description

• Act as technical team member and small project lead for our clients' commercial structures. Our work covers most commercial building types, including multifamily, office, retail, industrial, and hotel/hospitality.
• Collaborate with clients, internal team, consultants, and site contact, and be responsible for overall understanding of the client's project(s)
• Review and assess existing building construction and condition
• Review and analyze construction documents including structural calculations, drawings, and specifications
• Perform seismic risk and property condition assessments
• Prepare and present detailed formal reports
• Perform structural analysis and create details for small-scale structural repairs and seismic retrofit projects
• Assist with forensic structural investigations by analysis of defects, failure, and collapse, investigate causation, timing, damage assessment, repairability, and code compliance

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering
• Licensed as a professional engineer (PE) in the state of California
• Minimum five (5) years of industry-related experience at a structural engineering consulting firm
• Technical level of understanding of building types and lateral load-resisting systems
• Understanding of hazardous structural features and site seismic hazards
• Adequate understanding of building materials, construction processes and methods
• Ability to perform services of the organization independently and with limited supervision
• Ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated leadership and project management successes
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner, remain organized, and multitask
• Decision-making and problem-solving experience in a technical role
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
• Current knowledge of building codes including CBC, ASCE-7, ACI, and AISC

Preferred Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Master's degree in structural/seismic engineering
• Licensed as a professional engineer (PE) in other states or ability to obtain the license in other states
• Licensed as Structural Engineer (SE) in the state of California
• Current knowledge of ASTM E2557, ASTM E2026, ASCE-41, and FEMA P-154
• Proficiency in RISA-3D, Enercalc, and other structural analysis software
• Familiarity with Quire, Plan Grid, BOX, AutoCAD, and Revit
• Experience with structural repair and seismic retrofit design

Physical Requirements

Candidates should have the ability to:

• Operate a computer (keyboarding) and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copier/scanner/printer
• Use visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens
• Move through construction and existing building sites over rough terrain
• See and respond to dangerous situations
• Respond quickly to sounds
• Ascend and descend ladders and stairs
• Move safely through confined spaces and narrow paths
• Work in outdoor weather conditions or unconditioned areas
• Travel approximately 20-30% of the time both locally and regionally

Marx Okubois a privately held Employee Stock Ownership Plan firm; employee-owned, we offer internal growth, continuing education, mentor/mentee opportunities,as well as 100% paid health insurance premiums for employee, up to a 30% match on your 401(k) contributions, and competitive compensation. Our culture is open to fresh perspectives, curiosity, diversity, and analytical mindsets. The salary range listed for this role is $100,000-$125,000though may vary based on aligned experience and skill level.

Marx Okuboisdedicated to the principles ofequal employment opportunity. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employeeon the basis ofrace, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is alsoMarx Okubo’spolicy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

We perform background checks via an agency after offers of employment are accepted and review them on an individual basis for inconsistencies or violations to determine the next steps in the recruitment process.