Senior Associate Structural Engineer

Confidential Recruiting Partners; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Annual bonus opportunity

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive benefits package

Access to industry-leading technicals

Collaborative team environment

Career development and advancement

Job summary

Confidential Recruiting Partners is seeking experienced Structural Engineers to lead complex projects and mentor staff in its growing structures practice. Onsite roles with relocation assistance and multiple locations (Los Angeles, NY, Boston) are available.

Ideal candidates will bring 10+ years of structural engineering experience, active PE/SE licensure, and a strong track record delivering projects with clients and design teams. Leadership and business development experience are valued.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Active PE and/or SE license.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven track record of delivering projects and managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering and drafting staff.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships throughout project lifecycles.
• Support project delivery, resource planning, and coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
• Represent the organization at industry events, associations, and technical forums.
• Lead design and analysis of structural systems for diverse building types.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Participate in design coordination meetings with clients, architects, contractors, stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development, proposals, and project pursuits.
• Review calculations, drawings, reports, and specifications to maintain quality.
• Support construction phase with site observations and field reviews.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Client relations

Project delivery

Education

PE/SE license

Bachelors or Masters in Structural/Civil Eng

Job description

Our client is seeking experienced Structural Engineers to join its growing structures practice.

This position offers the opportunity to lead complex structural engineering projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams, support construction-phase activities, and contribute to the successful delivery of projects across a variety of sectors. The role also provides opportunities for technical leadership, client engagement, mentorship, and business development involvement.

Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | Relocation Assistance: Yes

Locations: Los Angeles, CA|New York, NY | Boston, MA

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering and drafting staff.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships throughout project lifecycles.
• Support project delivery, resource planning, and coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
• Represent the organization within industry events, professional associations, and technical forums.
• Lead the analysis and design of structural systems for a variety of building types and project sectors.
• Ensure engineering solutions comply with applicable building codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Participate in design coordination meetings with clients, architects, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, proposal preparation, and project pursuits when appropriate.
• Review technical deliverables, calculations, drawings, reports, and specifications to maintain quality standards.
• Support projects during construction through site observations, field reviews, and responses to contractor inquiries.

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• 10+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Experience collaborating with contractors, design teams, and clients.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven track record of project delivery and client relationship management.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) license.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of structural analysis, design methodologies, and applicable building codes.
• Demonstrated experience leading structural engineering projects through design and construction phases.

Preferred Skills:

• Master's Degree in Structural Engineering or related field.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and technical staff.
• Interest in contributing to practice growth and market development initiatives.
• Business development, proposal development, and project pursuit experience.
• Experience within consulting engineering or multidisciplinary design environments.
• Experience with commercial, institutional, mixed-use, healthcare, educational, aviation, cultural, or large-scale building projects.

Benefits & Perks:

• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Annual bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Access to industry-leading technical experts
• Collaborative and inclusive team environment
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Professional licensure and continuing education support