Lead Structural Engineer - Bridges & Buildings Projects

BGE, Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Bonus compensation

Health, dental, vision insurance

Holidays

Personal time allowances

Unlimited sick leave

Mentorship program

Employee referral program

Job summary

BGE, Inc. is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm seeking a senior structural engineer in San Francisco to lead projects and collaborate with licensed professionals on diverse infrastructure assignments.

You will design, analyze, and review structures, while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams across a range of public and private sector projects. A PE license and extensive field experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a structural emphasis.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; SE license a plus.
• 6+ years of structural engineering experience with bridges/buildings or similar systems.
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO LRFD, AREMA, and applicable building codes; seismic design is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with structural software such as STAAD, RISA, RAM, Mathcad, ENERCALC, CSiBridge, MDX, or BridgeLink.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or Bentley products preferred.
• Ability to manage production tasks, maintain documentation, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to perform field work and travel as needed.
• Experience with TxDOT or other DOTs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering assignments with licensed engineers or PMs to meet project goals.
• Prepare and review structural analysis, design, and construction documents for new and rehab projects.
• Design and analyze bridges, foundations, retaining walls, using concrete, steel, masonry, or prestressed elements.
• Develop calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, and estimates for projects.
• Review existing structures and recommend strengthening or design updates.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and designers.
• Support project delivery with schedule management, QA/QC, and client communication.
• Participate in field work including site visits and data collection.

Skills

Structural analysis

Engineering software

Communication

Field work

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (structural emphasis)

Tools

STAAD

RISA

RAM

Mathcad

ENERCALC

CSiBridge

MDX

BridgeLink

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

BGE, Inc. is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm seeking a senior structural engineer in San Francisco to lead projects and collaborate with licensed professionals on diverse infrastructure assignments.

You will design, analyze, and review structures, while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams across a range of public and private sector projects. A PE license and extensive field experience are required.