Senior Structural Design Engineer — Lead Projects & Growth

Glotman Simpson Consulting Engineers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Professional development support

Licensure support

Flexible work arrangements

Annual bonus opportunities

Work-life balance

Clear advancement path

Job summary

Glotman Simpson Consulting Engineers seeks a Senior Structural Design Engineer in Los Angeles to lead diverse projects and mentor junior staff. You will shape technical direction, oversee design quality, and collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver innovative structural solutions.

The role offers growth through ownership of project delivery, strong teamwork in a close-knit LA office, and opportunities to integrate marketing and business development with technical leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of structural design experience.
• Master’s degree in structural engineering.
• Structural design experience across post-tensioned concrete, reinforced concrete, wood, masonry and steel.
• Strong knowledge of seismic design and structural dynamics; familiarity with California Building Code and AISC/ACI/NDS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage projects and deadlines.
• E. license required.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural solutions for world-class projects.
• Manage projects and teams.
• Oversee financial aspects of projects.
• Assist with QA/QC design and drawing reviews.
• Develop and foster client relationships.
• Support marketing and business development efforts.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.
• Contribute to maintaining and evolving design standards and AI/automation initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team building

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in structural engineering

PE license

Job description

Glotman Simpson Consulting Engineers seeks a Senior Structural Design Engineer in Los Angeles to lead diverse projects and mentor junior staff. You will shape technical direction, oversee design quality, and collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver innovative structural solutions.

The role offers growth through ownership of project delivery, strong teamwork in a close-knit LA office, and opportunities to integrate marketing and business development with technical leadership.