Principal Structural Engineer

Structural Integrity Associates; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,600 - 169,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D

Short-term and long-term disability

Health Savings Account with employer contribution

Flexible Spending Account for health care and dependent care

ID theft protection and credit monitoring

Job summary

Structural Integrity Associates is seeking an experienced structural design/analysis candidate for their Sacramento office, open to remote options. This role requires a strong background in earthquake engineering and structural dynamics, with responsibilities spanning project management and technical oversight.

The ideal candidate will possess an M.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering, Professional Engineer licensure, and 15+ years of industry experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $135,600 - $169,500 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of industry experience.
• Extensive knowledge of transportation and building codes.
• Strong structural and seismic design/analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Project manager or technical lead on mid-size to major projects.
• Develop project criteria and technical approach.
• Oversee project technical execution and verify analysis results.

Skills

Structural design/analysis

Earthquake engineering

Technical writing

Communication skills

Advanced structural analysis software

Education

M.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer licensure (CA preferred)

Tools

ADINA

CSiBridge

MIDAS

LS-DYNA

Job description

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SIA) is seeking an experienced candidate for structural design/analysis with emphasis on practical design, earthquake engineering, and structural dynamics. The hired candidate will be joining a multi-disciplinary team of engineers serving clients in a diverse set of projects and industries.

This position will be based in our Sacramento office, however other California locations and remote locations can be considered.

Primary Responsibilities

• Project manager, task manager, or technical lead on mid-size to major projects
• Develop project specific criteria, technical approach, scope of work, and best practices to effectively deliver projects
• At project initiation, develop design concepts and create design/analysis briefs
• Oversee project technical execution, provide in-house review of analysis models, and verify analysis and design results against basic structural theory and code compliance
• Actively maintain project scopes, budgets, and schedules
• Author technical reports, and present at in-house or external client/peer review meetings
• Assist in project proposals through development of the technical approach, scope of work, and budget/schedules estimates
• Mentor and train junior staff

Required Skills/Qualifications

• M.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineer licensure, CA preferred
• 15+ years of industry experience
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communications skills
• Strong structural and seismic design/analysis technical skills for a wide range of structure types
• Extensive knowledge of transportation and building codes
• Proficiency in advanced structural analysis software (e.g. ADINA, CSiBridge, MIDAS, LS-DYNA, or similar)

Desired Skills/Qualifications

• Senior or Principal level experience and design/analysis expertise in a wide range of multi-disciplinary structure types, including new or retrofit bridges, buildings, tunnels, tanks, and underground structures
• Extensive experience using state-of-practice techniques and advanced linear and non-linear finite element analysisWell versed in transportation criteria and building codes including AASHTO LRFD, Caltrans Seismic Design Criteria, as well as High Speed Rail Criteria, the California Building Code, ASCE7, ACI318, and/or AISC360/341Strong planning/organizational skills.
• Highly motivated and welcome to new challenges.

Salary

The expected salary range for this role in Sacramento, CA starts at $135,600 - $169,500 annually. Exact pay will be commensurate with experience and location.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account for health care and dependent care
• ID theft protection and credit monitoring

Equal Opportunity Employer

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.