Project Engineer

LVI Associates; California; Presencial; USD 90.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Exposure to design & construction

Southern California offices

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Field observations

Reading structural drawings

Communication skills

Site coordination

Travel readiness

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Our client is a well-established and growing structural engineering consulting firm specializing in a diverse portfolio of projects across Southern California. Their team works on commercial developments, seismic retrofit programs, mixed-use projects, and residential structures, providing innovative engineering solutions from concept through construction.

We are seeking a licensed Structural Project Engineer who enjoys a combination of engineering design and field-based work. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of projects while serving as a technical resource during construction. The ideal candidate will be comfortable collaborating with design teams, contractors, and project managers while helping ensure projects are executed according to engineering intent.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Active California Professional Engineer (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.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work both independently in the field and collaboratively within a project team.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as required.

Benefits / Growth Opportunity

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity to work on a wide variety of challenging structural projects.
• Exposure to both design and construction-phase engineering.
• Clear path for professional growth within a rapidly expanding engineering practice.
• Collaborative team environment with experienced engineering professionals.
• Multiple Southern California office locations offering flexibility and regional project exposure.

Company Description

LVI Associates exists to enable exceptional careers around the world; we connect exceptional talent, with exceptional opportunities.

We believe that every professional should benefit from the advice of a trusted partner throughout their career.

We provide that partnership to mid to senior level professionals within the Energy, Environmental & Infrastructure spaces through our network of micro-specialist consultants.

Each team within LVI Associates focuses on a specialist area of Energy & Infrastructure. I specialise in sourcing and placing senior level candidates within the bridges and highway construction spaces.

Make LVI Associates your career partner; ensure your career journey is exceptional.