Engineer (Mid to Sr level- Structural focused)

Lionakis; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

401(k) with match

Health/dental/vision

Generous PTO

Hybrid work flexibility

Every-other-Friday off

Job summary

Lionakis in Oakland is seeking an experienced Engineer to support Civic, Education, and Healthcare markets. You will lead calculations, coordinate with consultants, and ensure code compliance across multi-disciplinary teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, oversee budgets and schedules, and participate in proposal development while maintaining QA/QC standards. This role offers hybrid work and a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering with 4+ years of structural design experience.
• California Professional Engineering license - Civil.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, ETABS, SAP, RAM, RISA, Enercalc, MS Office.
• Good understanding of Revit.
• Proficiency in design and detailing of steel, concrete, wood, and masonry structural systems.
• Proficiency in analysis of vertical and lateral force-resisting systems.
• Proficiency in applicable building and reference materials codes.

Responsibilities

• Producing and coordinating calculations, specifications, drawings, and consultant inputs for complex projects.
• Work in an integrated environment, develop solutions to advanced design challenges, ensuring code compliance and interfacing with regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate technical efforts across clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities to maintain project alignment.
• Oversee construction administration, identifying impacts to budget, schedule, costs, and risk, and advising project leadership.
• Support and implement project management plans, guiding team execution and ensuring adherence to established processes.
• Direct and mentor junior team members; lead small projects and contribute to larger project delivery.
• Evaluate scope changes, advising on cost and schedule implications and assisting in proposal development when needed.
• Uphold quality standards through QA/QC coordination, document review, and effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Bluebeam

ETABS

SAP

RAM

RISA

Enercalc

MS Office

Revit

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering

Tools

ETABS

SAP

RAM

RISA

Enercalc

Revit

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Are you at your best when you're working with a variety of markets to lead interesting structural engineering projects? Do you thrive on developing innovative solutions for complex design problems? If so, and you want to work for a firm that is taking concrete action toward equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace, we are looking for an experienced Engineer to join our team in Oakland and support work in our growing Civic, Education, and Healthcare markets.

An ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of all phases of a project, from design to construction, and a passion for ingenuity. We are looking for individuals who want to be part of "designing a better future," one project at a time. Sound like you?

As an Engineer, you will…

• Producing and coordinating calculations, specifications, drawings, and consultant inputs for complex projects
• Work in an integrated environment, develop solutions to advanced design challenges, ensuring code compliance and interfacing with regulatory agencies
• Coordinate technical efforts across clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities to maintain project alignment
• Oversee construction administration, identifying impacts to budget, schedule, costs, and risk, and advising project leadership
• Support and implement project management plans, guiding team execution and ensuring adherence to established processes
• Direct and mentor junior team members; lead small projects and contribute to larger project delivery
• Evaluate scope changes, advising on cost and schedule implications and assisting in proposal development when needed
• Uphold quality standards through QA/QC coordination, document review, and effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams

The Must-Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering and 4+ years of structural engineering design experience.
• California Professional Engineering license - Civil.
• Intermediate skills in Bluebeam, ETABS, SAP, RAM, RISA, Enercalc, MS Office
• Good understanding of Revit
• Proficiency in the design and detailing of steel, concrete, wood, and masonry structural systems.
• Proficiency in the analysis of vertical and lateral force-resisting systems for structures.
• Proficiency in applicable building and reference materials codes.

The Like-to-Haves

• Passion for mentoring up-and-coming structural Engineers.
• Experience in K-12, healthcare, or civic projects.
• California Professional Engineering license - Structural

Why You'll Love Lionakis…

At Lionakis, people and design come first. You'll find:

• A collaborative, design-forward culture that values creativity, mentorship, and shared success.
• The chance to shape stories that impact real communities.
• Hybrid work flexibility, every-other-Friday off options, and a comprehensive benefits package (bonus plan, 401(k) with match, health/dental/vision, generous PTO).
• A workplace deeply committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - in our projects, our people, and our culture.

Salary Range: $85,300- $140,000 annually. Compensation and level DOE.

Studies have shown that underrepresented individuals like women; LGBTQIA+; and BIPOC, among others, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications in a job description or posting. Because we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, we understand the best candidate may come from a non-traditional background to our field of work. Diversity makes us better.