Senior Structural Engineer

LeoForce; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Lunch provided

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K matching

Paid time off

Phone reimbursement

Internet reimbursement

Pet insurance

Career advancement

Job summary

LeoForce in Orange, CA is seeking a Senior Construction Engineering Project Manager to blend engineering expertise with field problem solving and partner with contractors to navigate complex challenges on aggressive schedules.

The role leads technical teams, mentors junior staff, and supports business development, budgets, and client coordination across the project lifecycle, with a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of professional experience in construction engineering, engineering consulting, or a related field.
• Professional engineering licensure required; advanced licensure preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and develop technical staff while collaborating effectively with contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience contributing to business development efforts, including leveraging professional networks to support new project opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to growth of Construction Engineering practice through technical leadership and business development.
• Manage projects by coordinating technical work, schedules, and resources.
• Oversee and mentor junior staff in development of construction documents.
• Support proposal development and client coordination, including scope, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout project lifecycle.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Professional engineering licensure

Tools

Design modeling tools

Job description

Job Details

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $153,000 - $190,000 per year

The Construction Engineering Project Managers play a critical role in supporting complex construction projects by combining engineering expertise with practical, field-focused problem solving. They partner with contractors and project teams to navigate technical challenges, drive constructability solutions, and support projects with aggressive schedules and high levels of complexity.

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to the growth of the Construction Engineering practice by providing technical expertise, supporting business development efforts, and collaborating with project partners.
• Manage Construction Engineering projects by coordinating technical work, schedules, and resources to support successful project delivery.
• Oversee and mentor junior staff in the development of construction documents and technical deliverables.
• Support proposal development and client coordination, including scope definition, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Build and maintain effective client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required; advanced degree preferred.

8+ years of relevant professional experience in construction engineering, engineering consulting, or a related field.

Professional engineering licensure required; advanced or specialty licensure preferred.

Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and develop technical staff while collaborating effectively with contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Experience contributing to business development efforts, including leveraging professional networks to support new project opportunities.

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with relevant design or modeling tools.
• Engagement in professional or industry activities.

A bit about us

Join a long-established structural engineering firm. The firm provides innovative solutions across diverse markets, supporting technically complex projects that require regulatory rigor, cost control, schedule discipline, and creative structural design. Clients value the firm’s collaborative approach and ability to deliver tailored solutions that meet both technical and business needs.

Why join us

• Hybrid Schedule
• Lunch provided 2 times per week
• Medical, Dental, Vision + 401K Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Cellphone + Internet Reimbursement
• Great Benefits, including Pet Insurance
• Career Advancement Opportunities