Senior Structural Engineer

Wyatt Engineering; California; Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Profit sharing

Quarterly bonuses

Job summary

Wyatt Engineering, a Pasadena and Oakland-based structural and architectural firm, seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead analyses and repair design for existing buildings. You will perform seismic evaluations, develop retrofit solutions, and review drawings for accuracy and constructability.

This full-time, remote-from-home role includes occasional local or in-state site visits, coordination with clients and teams, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with IBC, ASCE-7, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field.
• Professional licensure (PE or SE) in California preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in structural engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural analyses and design for existing buildings.
• Perform seismic evaluations and prepare calculations and design reports.
• Develop repair and retrofit solutions and review drawings for accuracy and constructability.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors, and internal teams; conduct site visits.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to firm best practices.

Skills

CAD tools

Seismic design

Structural analysis

Code knowledge (IBC/ASCE-7/ASCE-41)

Site inspections

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Civil/Structural Engineering

Professional licensure (PE or SE) in California preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Company Description

Wyatt Engineering is a structural and architectural engineering firm with offices in Pasadena and Oakland, California, focused on the assessment and repair of existing buildings. The firm provides specialized services including SB-721 balcony inspections, ASCE-41 seismic assessments, seismic risk assessments (PML), and structural repair design. The team is committed to giving each client focused attention and delivering superior service at competitive rates, creating a professional environment that values technical excellence and client satisfaction.

Role Description

The Senior Structural Engineer will lead and perform structural analysis and design for existing buildings. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting structural assessments and seismic evaluations, preparing calculations and design reports, developing repair and retrofit solutions, and reviewing drawings and specifications for accuracy and constructability. The role involves coordinating with clients, architects, contractors, and internal team members, conducting site visits and inspections, and ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards. This is a full-time role based with a majority of work being remote from home, with occasional local or in-state site visits. Any California-based employee is eligible for this position.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in building assessments, repair design, and seismic design.
• Hands-on experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools for preparing, reviewing, and coordinating structural drawings and details.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related field; professional licensure (PE or SE) in California preferred. Minimum of 3 years of experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes and standards (e.g., IBC, ASCE-7, ASCE-41) and familiarity with seismic assessment and retrofit practices.
• Ability to conduct site inspections, document existing conditions, and communicate findings clearly in written reports and verbal presentations.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset, commitment to quality, and willingness to mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of firm practices.
• 401(k) with employer match
• Full health, dental, and vision benefits
• Profit sharing
• Quarterly performance-based bonuses

Pay

• The salary range for this position is $100,000-$150,000 DOE.