Senior Structural Engineer

Bay Area Rapid Transit; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Area Rapid Transit seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead design of bridges, tunnels, stations, and other transit facilities. You will supervise projects, develop innovative engineering solutions, and ensure safety and long-term performance of critical infrastructure.

The role requires California PE, strong experience in seismic design, and proficiency with ETABS, RAM, SAP2000, AutoCAD and Revit. Night/weekend work may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in structural engineering or closely related field.
• Registration as a professional engineer in the State of California.
• Three (3) years of verifiable professional structural engineering experience.
• Must be physically able to conduct field inspections and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex and advanced structural engineering duties in the design of District facilities.
• Prepares engineering design drawings, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• Inspects equipment or facilities and recommends structural improvements or repairs.
• Coordinates design work with other divisions and public agencies; manages documentation for contracts.
• Reviews contractor submittals and provides guidance to project staff.
• Conducts field inspections and tests structural materials as required.

Skills

Seismic engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Field inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree in structural engineering

Tools

ETABS

RAM

SAP2000

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

BlueBeam Studio

Job description

Note: This job announcement closes on October 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Applications for this job posting will be reviewed in batches based on the following schedule:
Round 1: August 10, 2026 - September 8, 2026
Round 2: September 9, 2026 - October 10, 2026

Pay Rate

Non-Represented Pay Grade E07
Annual Salary: $140,447.00 - $176,613.50

Note: The starting negotiable annual salary offer will be between $140,447.00 - $168,908.90 to be commensurate with the education and experience.

Reports To
Manager of Civil & Structural Engineering or designee

Days Off
Saturday/Sunday

This announcement will be used to establish a pool of eligible candidates for vacancies within the next 9 months.

Current Assignment

Join BART as a Senior Structural Engineer and play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the infrastructure that supports one of the nation's largest public transit systems.

In this position, you will lead structural engineering projects involving bridges, tunnels, stations, and other transit facilities under supervision of Principal Structural Engineer. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, you will provide technical expertise, develop innovative engineering solutions, and help ensure the safety, reliability, and long-term performance of BART's critical infrastructure.

The most qualified candidate for this position will have highly developed competencies beyond the minimum qualifications in the following areas, which will be reinforced with related work experience and will be clearly articulated during the selection process:

• Design experience on structural engineering projects for transportation or other large public infrastructure.
• Experience developing structural engineering solutions independently, or with very minimum guidance.
• Knowledge of structural design, seismic engineering in high seismic zone, and applicable California building codes and engineering standards.
• Experience preparing and reviewing engineering calculations, plans, specifications, and technical reports.
• Expertise in assessment and retrofit of existing buildings (ASCE 41).
• Expertise in using design software for structural analysis (ETABS, RAM, SAP2000, SAFE, etc.), general collaboration software (i.e. BlueBeam Studio) and CAD and BIM software (e.g AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks etc.).
• Knowledge of structural products and costs.
• Ability to develop expertise and awareness of innovations in the industry.
• Demonstrable expertise in one or more specific types of structures or major components (i.e. steel. Concrete, timber, high-rise cores, etc.)
• Experience working effectively with engineers, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders to complete projects.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills, and registration as a California Professional Civil Engineer (PE).
• Ability and willingness to work during nights and weekends, as needed.

1. Performs complex and advanced structural engineering duties in the preparation of structural engineering design plans and specifications for the District facilities such as stations, buildings, aerial structures, and other structures.
2. Performs engineering design calculations, prepares engineering design drawings and specifications, and construction cost estimates; provides design support during construction.
3. Inspects equipment or facility; analyzes and makes recommendations on engineering solutions for repair, modifications or maintenance.
4. Prepares and coordinates the preparation of construction feasibility studies and cost estimates; defines scope and develops conceptual plans; prepares structural engineering design project proposals for management review and approval.
5. Provides assistance in obtaining outside consultant services; schedules consultant proposal submissions; participates in evaluation of consultant proposals.
6. Coordinates engineering work with that of other engineering divisions and public agencies; administers control of required documentation for assigned structural engineering design project contracts.
7. As assigned, may participate in the selection of engineering staff; provides engineering guidance to lower level staff in their area of work including structural engineering design methods, procedures and techniques.
8. Reviews contractor submittals for conformance to drawings and specifications; interprets plan and specifications to construction staff; prepares design contract revisions and change orders.
9. Initiates and evaluates design and field engineering changes during construction; takes field measurements of completed items of work; inspects construction at substantial and final completion stages.
10. Prepares engineering reports, manuals and other correspondence related to work activities.
11. Participates in the preparation and administration of the structural engineering design program budget; submits budget recommendations; monitors expenditures.
12. Prepares analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities.
13. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of structural engineering.
14. As assigned, conducts field inspections, site investigation and field-materials testing duties.

Education

Possession of a Bachelor's degree in structural engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience

Three (3) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable professional structural engineering experience.

Substitution

Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. A college degree is preferred.

Other Requirements

Registration as a professional engineer in the State of California.

Must be physically able to conduct field inspections and investigations as assigned.

Knowledge of

• Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive structural engineering design and construction program
• Principles and practices of structural engineering design and construction
• Principles and practices of project scheduling and management
• Principles and practices of project budgeting
• Principles and practices of engineering cost estimating
• Methods and techniques of field measuring and testing
• Advanced mathematical principles
• Principles and practices of contract preparation and administration and management
• Terminology, methods, practices, and techniques used in structural engineering report preparation
• Current office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers
• Specialized computer programs or systems utilized in structural engineering project design including CADD
• Principles of lead supervision and training
• Related building codes, regulations, and provisions
• Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations

Skill/Ability in

• Developing, reviewing, and modifying complex structural engineering design drawings, specifications, and plans
• Leading, organizing and reviewing the work of lower level engineering staff
• Interpreting and explaining District policies and procedures
• Developing engineering project work scopes, criteria, budgets and schedules
• Analyzing structural engineering problems, evaluating alternatives and recommending solutions
• Managing and administering structural engineering contracts
• Preparing clear and concise reports
• Performing field inspections and taking measurements
• Understanding and following oral and written instructions
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work