Principal Structural Engineer

Jobtailor; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer Leader in California to steer medium to large-scale projects. The role requires PE and SE licenses and 15+ years of experience, with responsibility for mentoring a team and guiding design and standards.

You will develop client presentations, lead business development efforts, and ensure QC of design outputs using Revit, CSI, and RAM/RISA tools. This is a senior on-site leadership role in Sacramento.

Qualifications

• Requires PE and SE licenses and a bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 15+ years of related experience in structural engineering.
• Strong knowledge of structural design codes, seismic and wind design.
• Proven ability to lead teams and mentor staff.
• Experience with modeling software (Autodesk Revit) and industry tools (CSI, RISA, RAM).

Responsibilities

• Lead work on medium and large projects.
• Manage and grow a team of Structural Engineers.
• Evaluate, select, and specify engineered systems for projects.
• Proactively represent the firm and pursue opportunities for new business.
• Develop and deliver client presentations.
• Assist with development of design standards.
• Hire top talent and mentor staff.
• Participate in business plan development.
• Attend events for leadership visibility.
• Act as QC reviewer on projects.

Skills

Team Leadership

Mentoring

Effective Communication

Collaboration

Business Development

Client Presentations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

CSI Software

RISA

RAM Software

Job description

• Lead work on medium and large projects


• Manage and grow a team of Structural Engineers


• Evaluate, select, and specify engineered systems or products for projects


• Proactively represent the firm and pursue opportunities for new business


• Develop and deliver client presentations


• Assist with the development of design standards


• Hire top tier talent and mentor existing staff


• Participate in the development of business plans


• Attend and/or participate in events for leadership visibility


• Act as QC reviewer on projects

Requirements

• 15+ years of related experience


• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required, Master’s degree preferred


• Professional Engineering (PE) and Structural Engineering (SE) license is required


• Requisite knowledge and application of structural design codes, standards, and applicable building codes


• Strong knowledge of structural systems, seismic and wind design, construction means and methods, materials, and industry standards


• Deep understanding and working knowledge of steel framing, concrete framing, and wood framing systems


• Ability to communicate ideas to Architects, Engineers, and Owner clients effectively


• Ability to check work of others for accuracy and completeness


• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team settings


• Experience with modeling software (Autodesk Revit)


• Experience with industry standard Structural Engineering software (CSI, RISA, RAM, etc.)


• Experience with Big Room meetings and HCAI design experience

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in Structural Engineering, including proficiency in structural design codes and standards, as well as expertise in steel, concrete, and wood framing systems. Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and effectively communicate with clients and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Professional Engineering (PE) License


• Structural Engineering (SE) License


• 15+ Years of Related Experience


• Expertise in Structural Design Codes


• Experience with Autodesk Revit

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Structural Design


• Seismic Design


• Wind Design


• Construction Means and Methods


• Steel Framing Systems


• Concrete Framing Systems


• Wood Framing Systems


• Quality Control Review


• Client Presentations


• Business Plan Development

Soft Skills

• Team Leadership


• Mentoring


• Effective Communication


• Collaboration


• Business Development

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering


• Master’s Degree in Engineering (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

• Structural Engineering


• Building Codes


• Design Standards


• HCAI Design Experience


• Big Room Meetings

Tools & Technologies

• Autodesk Revit


• CSI Software


• RISA Software


• RAM Software