Principal Structural Engineer - Buildings

HNTB; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 145,993 - 228,348; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is looking for an experienced engineer in Los Angeles who will perform technical reviews and provide guidance on complex engineering projects. Candidates should have at least a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with relevant experience.

The position also involves marketing responsibilities and mentoring production staff, while working collaboratively on multiple projects in a dynamic environment. The company offers a competitive pay range.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's.
• 9 years of relevant experience with a Master's.
• 8 years of relevant experience with a PhD.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent technical reviews.
• Provide technical expertise and advice to project leadership.
• Assist in marketing responsibilities for engineering projects.

Skills

Technical guidance

Project management

Engineering software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

ETABS

SAP 2000

Revit

Autodesk

Bluebeam

Job description

Overview

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have delivered solutions for some of the largest, most complex aviation, sports, transit and infrastructure projects across the country. With historic growth, this is an exciting time to join our team of employee‑owners.

What You’ll Do

• Perform independent technical reviews, make recommendations, and provide technical guidance on complex or unusual engineering projects.
• Provide direction to resolve technical issues as requested.
• Provide technical expertise and advice to project leadership, and mentor/support production staff.
• Assist in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation on complex or unusual engineering projects within the discipline.
• Coordinate technical aspects with client counterparts and teaming partners at the local leadership level for work within the discipline on complex or unusual engineering projects.
• Develop and advise on technical consistency within the discipline across processes and projects, ensuring the same standards and practices are applied.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering and 9 years of relevant experience.
• PhD in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience.

What You’ll Bring

• Use persuasion to communicate solutions while understanding the project goals and stakeholders’ interests.
• Demonstrate a vision for complex and unique challenges.
• Understand engineering principles behind design code requirements.
• Promote knowledge within the industry through authoring technical papers, presentations, and serving on technical committees.
• Understand, support, and influence multiple concurrent projects.
• Discover opportunities for technical improvements across the firm and collaborate with peers to share ideas.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the field.

What We Prefer

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• 15 years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) and Structural Engineer (SE) license.
• Experience with structural analysis software such as ETABS, SAP 2000, ADAPT, RISA, etc.
• Familiarity with Revit, Autodesk, and Bluebeam.

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
• Location: Los Angeles, CA (Figueroa Street).
• Job Type: Regular, Full time.
• Job Category: Engineering Group.
• Pay range (Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA): $145,993.46 – $228,348.77.
• Pay range (nationwide): $126,950.84 – $248,205.18.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Disability Accessibility Statement

HNTB provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or other status protected by law. The HNTB Companies ensure nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Any applicant with limited English proficiency or a qualifying physical or mental disability who believes they require a reasonable accommodation should contact [e-mail] or call 816‑527‑2600 for assistance. HNTB will make determinations on accommodation requests on a case‑by‑case basis.