Director of Planning and Engineering

The Contractor Consultants; Sunland (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health plans

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Company-provided phone and laptop

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Alpha Structural, Inc. seeks a Director of Planning and Engineering to lead the structural engineering operations for Southern California.

You will oversee engineering, drafting, and permitting, directing a skilled team to keep projects on schedule and deliver technically sound solutions. Qualified candidates hold an active California SE license, a civil/structural engineering degree, 10+ years in design, and 5+ years in leadership.

Qualifications

• Active California SE license.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Architecture.
• 10+ years of experience in structural engineering design and review.
• 5+ years in engineering leadership or executive management.
• 5+ years of experience managing plan check submittals, permitting, and engineering workflows.
• Strong knowledge of CBC, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC, NDS and related standards.
• Hands-on proficiency with AutoCAD or Revit for oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily engineering, drafting, and plan permitting operations to keep projects on schedule.
• Review and approve structural calculations, plans, redlines, and submittals.
• Mentor engineers, drafters, and permitting personnel to maintain technical excellence.
• Perform structural observations and site visits to resolve field revisions.
• Direct departmental metrics, production schedules, engineering budgets, and revenue targets.
• Collaborate with production, project management, and sales to align workflow.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Director of Planning and Engineering — Lead Structural Engineering Operations for Alpha Structural, Inc.

Job Overview:

• Company: Alpha Structural, Inc.
• Salary/Pay Rate: From $150,000.00 per year
• Location: Los Angeles County, CA
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Structural Repair, Foundation Work, Slope Stabilization, and Seismic Retrofitting
• Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: Active California Structural Engineer (SE) License

The Opportunity:

You will serve as an executive leader overseeing engineering, drafting, and permitting operations for Southern California’s premier design-build firm. This role allows you to direct high-stakes engineering projects while driving continuous operational efficiency and mentoring a skilled technical team. You will directly shape the success, technical accuracy, and execution of long-lasting structural solutions.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Lead and manage all daily engineering, drafting, and plan permitting operations to keep projects on schedule.
• Review and approve structural calculations, engineering plans, redlines, and technical submittals.
• Mentor and develop engineers, drafters, and permitting personnel to maintain high standards of technical excellence.
• Perform structural observations and site visits to resolve complex field revisions in real time.
• Direct departmental performance metrics, production schedules, engineering budgets, and revenue targets.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, project management, and sales teams to align departmental workflow.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Active California Structural Engineer (SE) license.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architecture.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in structural engineering design and review.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an engineering leadership or executive management role.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing plan check submittals, permitting, and engineering workflows.
• Strong knowledge of California Building Code (CBC), ASCE 7, ACI, AISC, NDS, and engineering standards.
• Hands-on proficiency using AutoCAD or Revit software for technical oversight.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Extensive experience designing structural systems across concrete, steel, wood, masonry, and foundation systems.
• Proven track record leading multi-departmental operations within a high-volume design-build environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary starting at $150,000+ per year based on experience, plus performance bonus opportunities.
• Robust medical, dental, and vision plans with 100% employer-paid premiums for employee coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Comprehensive paid time off covering vacation, sick time, and company holidays.
• Company-provided phone and laptop computer.
• Professional stability and career growth with an established industry leader.

About Us:

Alpha Structural, Inc. is a leading design-build firm specializing in structural repair, foundation work, slope stabilization, and seismic retrofitting across Southern California. With over 30 years of experience, we focus on delivering durable engineering solutions while fostering career growth and technical excellence for our team.

Alpha Structural, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.