California Structural Engineer – Structural Engineering Department

BWE, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Profit sharing

ESOP

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid vacations

Sick leave

Company events

Job summary

BWE, Inc. is seeking a California-licensed Structural Engineer to lead diverse projects from concept to completion in our San Diego office. You will work hands-on with a tight-knit team, mentor peers, and ensure design quality across jurisdictions.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration, with a competitive compensation package and extensive growth potential in a 100% employee-owned environment.

Qualifications

• Current California SE license, or preparing for the SE exam.
• Experience designing in multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience managing projects from start to finish.
• A knack for problem-solving.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, great teamwork.
• Great communication skills across all forms of communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural projects from planning through completion.
• Coordinate with design disciplines and clients to meet requirements.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to firm growth.
• Ensure compliance with codes across jurisdictions.

Skills

Project leadership

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

# California Structural Engineer – Structural Engineering DepartmentBWESan Diego, CA Full-Time $80,000 – $140,000/yrPosted 12 days ago## About This RoleSome firms promise growth. BWE is designed for it.At BWE, we’re intentional about giving engineers real responsibility with real support, and the chance to shape both projects and the practice itself.We’re a tight‐knit structural group within a medium-sized San Diego firm, working on a wide range of building types. Because of our size, every engineer has visibility, influence, and access to mentoring, not just a narrow slice of production work.If you want a place where you can grow technically, lead when you’re ready, or simply become the best structural engineer you can be without getting lost in the crowd, BWE may be the place for you.**What we’d like you to bring:**The confidence to lead a project, along with the humility to ask questions. A problem-solving attitude backed by good people skills, and enjoyment working on a wide range of projects, with differing materials, in various jurisdictions. We want someone who enjoys working as part of a team, and shares our values of individuality, creativity, and diversity to make us stronger as a group of individuals who can each provide their own perspective in contributing to our success.**Minimum Qualifications:*** Current California SE license, or preparing for the SE exam* Experience designing in multiple jurisdictions* Experience managing projects from start to finish* A knack for problem-solving* Excellent interpersonal skills, great teamwork* Great communication skills across all forms of communication* Ability to take initiative, confidence, and having an enthusiasm for structural engineering!We are a 100% Employee-Owned company that offers competitive compensation, including generous bonuses, profit sharing and retirement contributions, and unlimited growth potential. We take pride in creating a positive and accommodating culture to foster the personal and professional growth of each of our team members.Job Type: Full-time, in person.**Estimated annual base salary range: $80,000 – $140,000 based on level experience and ability.** Benefits include annual bonus; 401(K); Profit Sharing; participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); Health Insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and additional cafeteria coverage; Paid Holidays, including one Floating; Paid Vacations; Sick Leave; and monthly company events and lunches.To apply, please respond with a cover letter, resume, a few references, availability, and salary expectations to [e-mail]. Please emphasize why you think you are the right person for our team.BWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.