Lead Structural Designer – Seismic & MEP Systems

SVM; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA

401k with employer contribution

Paid holidays

PTO

Employee referral bonus

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

SVM is seeking a Senior Structural Design Engineer to lead multiple design projects in a fast-paced construction environment in the Bay Area. You will design anchorage, seismic bracing, and vibration isolation for HVAC, plumbing, and piping, while mentoring junior engineers.

The role combines hands-on design with team development, collaborating with PMs, detailers, and field leaders to ensure code-compliant, constructible solutions. A California PE license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Architectural, or Structural Engineering is required.
• 8+ years of structural design experience with minimum 3+ years designing HVAC/plumbing components.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California or Nevada is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts to non‑engineers.
• Proven ability to support multiple projects with shifting priorities and fast-paced schedules.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, REVIT, Bluebeam, RISA-3D, Microsoft Office, and anchor design software preferred.
• Knowledge of building codes and seismic design criteria is required.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical systems, equipment anchorage, and seismic bracing in the MEP industry is required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; accurate and high-quality work.
• Mentoring and coaching engineers at various levels a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple structural projects from inception to delivery.
• Review design requests, prioritize workload, and delegate tasks to junior engineers.
• Mentor Design Engineers I and II on design practices and field challenges.
• Provide input to Structural Lead on workload planning and standards.
• Serve as SME on anchorage and vibration isolation design and options.
• Design seismic bracing, anchorage, and isolation systems for HVAC, plumbing, and piping.
• Perform structural calculations for non-structural components per CBC, CMC, IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, ANSI, AISC, NDS, SMACNA, ASHRAE.
• Coordinate with manufacturers/vendors for component compatibility with criteria and field conditions.
• Collaborate with PMs, Detailers, Superintendents, Foremen for constructability and revisions.
• Participate in turnover meetings, project meetings, and design coordination.
• Create anchorage/bracing calculation packages with CAD details; present clearly.
• Stamp packages with PE license where required.
• Attend training and internal courses to stay current on codes and best practices.

Skills

Mentoring engineers

Project coordination

Code interpretation

Communication skills

Design optimization

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Bluebeam

RISA-3D

Microsoft Office

anchor design software

Job description

SVM is seeking a Senior Structural Design Engineer to lead multiple design projects in a fast-paced construction environment in the Bay Area. You will design anchorage, seismic bracing, and vibration isolation for HVAC, plumbing, and piping, while mentoring junior engineers.

The role combines hands-on design with team development, collaborating with PMs, detailers, and field leaders to ensure code-compliant, constructible solutions. A California PE license is required.