Digital Design Specialist: Structural Engineering

LPA, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from senior team members

Career development support

Professional Development Grants program

Competitive salaries

Annual bonus

Flexible work/life programs

Job summary

LPA, Inc. in Irvine, California, seeks a Digital Design Specialist to join its Structural Engineering team. The role involves collaboration on various building types, supporting design and documentation processes, and maintaining BIM standards.

Join an award-winning firm recognized for its commitment to sustainable architecture and professional development, with benefits including mentorship, competitive salaries, and flexibility in work/life programs.

Responsibilities

• Support design, modeling, and documentation of buildings and structural systems.
• Build Information Modeling of structural components.
• Develop construction documentation through all design phases.
• Review and process construction administration documents.
• Collaborate with Project Leaders for mentorship and exposure to leadership.
• Identify design challenges and propose solutions.
• Develop and maintain BIM Standards.

Job description

Join LPA, a 2025 AIA Firm Award Winner recognized for sustainable high‑performance architecture, shaping a more sustainable future.

LPA is an integrated design firm with offices in California and Texas, focusing on forward‑thinking, sustainable spaces that create a positive impact. We foster a supportive, collaborative environment that values creativity, curiosity, and professional growth.

We’re currently seeking a Digital Design Specialist to join our Structural Engineering team. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across our studios, support the design and documentation of a diverse range of building types, and help bring high‑performance, community‑first design to life.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Engineers and Project Managers to support the design, modeling and documentation of a diverse range of building types and structural systems.
• Build Information Modeling of structural components.
• Contribute to the development and production of construction documentation through all phases of design.
• Review, coordinate, and process construction administration documents to ensure accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
• Collaborate with Project Leaders and Managing Directors, gaining mentorship and exposure to project leadership.
• Proactively identify design and documentation challenges and help develop effective, practical solutions.
• Develop and maintain BIM Standards.

Benefits

• Mentorship from Managing Directors, Design Directors, and senior team members across disciplines.
• Career development support, including professional development grants and in‑house training.
• Ongoing education through LPA+U courses and Tech Talks focused on innovative, sustainable practices.
• 8 paid hours of volunteer time each year.
• Opportunities to propose and lead projects that impact local communities, including >$1 million in Habitat for Humanity builds, scholarships, and pro bono projects.
• Access to our Professional Development Grants program (invested $1,196,890 and impacted 848 LPA employees).
• Competitive salaries, annual bonus, health and dental insurance, retirement and financial planning, wellness initiatives, and flexible work/life programs.

The position is eligible for an annual bonus. Base salary depends on geographic location, skills, education, experience and/or project complexity. Pay equity is considered when finalizing the offer.

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