Director of Planning and Engineering

W3Global; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Health coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Phone provided

Career growth

Job stability

Job summary

W3Global in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Director of Planning & Engineering to lead engineering, drafting, and permitting operations. The role ensures projects are designed accurately, permitted efficiently, and delivered on schedule with top technical quality.

The ideal candidate is a California PE who enjoys leading teams, mentoring engineers, and solving complex structural challenges.

Qualifications

• Active California SE license required.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Structural Eng.
• 10+ years structural engineering experience.
• 5+ years leadership experience.
• Plan check, permitting, and engineering operations experience.
• CBC/ASCE 7/ACI/AISC/NDS knowledge.
• Proficient AutoCAD or Revit.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee engineering, drafting, and permitting operations.
• Review and approve structural calculations, plans, redlines, and docs.
• Mentor engineers, drafters, and permitting staff.
• Coordinate with production, PM, and sales to stay on schedule.
• Conduct site visits and provide technical guidance for field revisions.
• Ensure compliance with CBC and applicable design standards.
• Monitor performance, schedules, budgets, and engineering revenue.
• Lead planning meetings and set departmental priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Structural Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Company Overview

Leading design-build firm specializing in residential, commercial, and industrial structural repair, foundation work, slope stabilization, and seismic retrofitting. With over 30 years of proven performance, we are committed to delivering durable solutions that stand the test of time while fostering career growth for our team members.

Job Overview

Seeking an experienced Director of Planning & Engineering to lead our engineering, drafting, and permitting operations. This executive leadership role is responsible for ensuring engineering projects are designed accurately, permitted efficiently, and delivered on schedule while maintaining the highest standards of technical excellence and quality.

The ideal candidate is an experienced California Professional Engineer who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, mentoring engineers, and solving complex structural challenges.

Duties

• Lead and oversee all engineering, drafting, and permitting operations.
• Review and approve structural calculations, engineering plans, redlines, and technical documents.
• Manage, mentor, and develop engineers, drafters, and permitting personnel.
• Coordinate with production, project management, and sales to ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Conduct structural observations, site visits, and provide technical guidance when field revisions are required.
• Ensure compliance with California Building Code and applicable engineering standards.
• Monitor departmental performance, project schedules, production metrics, budgets, and engineering revenue.
• Lead planning meetings and establish departmental priorities to ensure efficient workflow and project completion.

Qualifications

• Active California Structural Engineer (SE) license (Required).
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architecture.
• Minimum 10 years of structural engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering leadership or management experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with plan check submittals, permitting, and engineering operations.
• Extensive experience designing and reviewing structural systems, including concrete, steel, wood, masonry, and foundation systems.
• Strong understanding of the California Building Code (CBC), ASCE 7, ACI, AISC, NDS, and other applicable structural design standards.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to mentor engineers, manage multiple departments, and drive operational efficiency.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $150,000+ per year (DOE).
• Performance bonus opportunities.
• Robust health coverage through a Company-selected medical, dental, and vision plan, with 100% employer-paid premiums for employee coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays.
• Company phone and computer provided.
• Opportunity to lead one of Southern California's premier structural engineering departments.
• Long-term career stability with an established company experiencing continued growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Join us and lead an engineering department where your expertise, leadership, and decisions directly shape the success of projects built throughout Southern California.

Pay: From $150,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience

• Structural Engineering: 10 years (Required)

Work Location: In person