Principal Structural Engineer - Buildings

HNTB Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Los Angeles, CA seeks a senior structural engineer to lead technical reviews, provide design guidance, and mentor staff on major aviation, sports, transit, and infrastructure projects. Candidates should have advanced degrees in engineering and extensive experience with complex structures.

The role emphasizes independent technical leadership, collaboration with clients, and adherence to design standards across projects, with opportunities to influence multiple concurrent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 10 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree in Engineering and 9 year of relevant experience, or PhD in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience
• Strong technical and analytical capabilities for complex projects
• Experience with structural analysis software and BIM tools

Responsibilities

• Performs independent technical reviews, makes recommendations, and provides technical guidance on complex projects.
• Provides direction to resolve technical issues as requested.
• Provides technical expertise and mentoring to project leadership and production staff.
• Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation on complex projects.
• Coordinates technical aspects with client counterparts and teaming partners.
• Develops and advises on technical consistency across processes and projects.
• Ensures standard practices are applied across disciplines.

Skills

Persuasion & communication

Strategic thinking

Engineering principles

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

ETABS

SAP 2000

ADAPT

RISA

Revit

Autodesk

Bluebeam

Job description

What We're Looking For 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 been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex Aviation, Sports, Transit and Infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails being responsible for providing guidance and direction in area of expertise and functional discipline. This position supports the technical aspect of project development and delivery including proposal development, scope implementation and change management. Responsible for applying advanced engineering methods, techniques, and analyses to provide solutions, make recommendations and resolve issues. Ensures industry and HNTB standards of design are applied consistently and effectively across projects ranging in discipline, size and complexity. Independently applies knowledge and experience in partnership with internal project team members and external client counterparts. Serves as an advisor on complex Aviation, Sports, Transit and Infrastructure projects to provide technical designs, plans and specifications.

What You’ll Do

• Performs independent technical reviews, makes recommendations, and provides technical guidance as requested on complex or unusual engineering projects.
• Provides direction to resolve technical issues as requested.
• Provides technical expertise and advice to project leadership, and mentoring/support to production staff.
• Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation on complex or unusual engineering projects within discipline.
• Coordinates technical aspects with client counterpart and teaming partners at local leadership level for work within the discipline on complex or unusual engineering projects.
• Develops and advises on technical consistency within discipline across processes and projects.
• Ensures same standard and practices are being applied.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

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

What You’ll Bring

• Uses persuasion to communicate solutions while understanding the project goals and interests of the stakeholders.
• Demonstrates a vision for complex and unique challenges.
• Understands engineering principles behind the design code requirements.
• Promotes knowledge within the industry through authoring technical papers, technical presentations, and serving on technical committees.
• Understands, supports, and influences multiple concurrent projects.
• Discovers opportunities for technical improvements across the firm and collaborates with peers to share ideas.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in their field.

What We Prefer

• Master’s degree in Engineering 15 years 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

Locations

Los Angeles, CA (Figueroa Street)

Compensation

The approximate pay range for Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA is $145,993.46 - $228,348.77. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The approximate nation wide pay range for this position is $126,950.84 - $248,205.18. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location.

Visa Sponsorship

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Work Authorization

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.