Licensed Structural Project Engineer — Field & Construction

LVI Associates; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Exposure to design & construction

Southern California offices

Job summary

LVI Associates, a structural engineering consultancy in Southern California, seeks a licensed Structural Project Engineer to blend design work with field-based oversight on active construction projects.

You'll perform site visits, review plans, coordinate with project teams, and document conditions while traveling to project sites across the Los Angeles region; CA PE licensure is required, and growth within a multidisciplinary practice is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Active California PE license required.
• Strong structural engineering design background.
• Ability to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings.
• Experience with commercial, seismic retrofit, mixed-use, or residential projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural observations and site visits on active construction projects throughout the greater Los Angeles region.
• Review structural and architectural plans to evaluate field conditions and construction progress.
• Coordinate with project managers regarding project scope, schedules, and site-specific requirements.
• Schedule and communicate with general contractors to arrange site observations.
• Document field conditions through photographs and detailed observation reports.
• Prepare site observation reports following each visit.
• Collaborate with contractors and internal engineering teams to resolve field-related challenges.
• Develop sketches and technical solutions to address construction issues as they arise.
• Conduct follow-up visits to verify that identified deficiencies have been properly corrected.
• Organize travel schedules and site itineraries to maximize efficiency and productivity.

Skills

Field observations

Reading structural drawings

Communication skills

Site coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

LVI Associates, a structural engineering consultancy in Southern California, seeks a licensed Structural Project Engineer to blend design work with field-based oversight on active construction projects.

You'll perform site visits, review plans, coordinate with project teams, and document conditions while traveling to project sites across the Los Angeles region; CA PE licensure is required, and growth within a multidisciplinary practice is offered.