Senior Structural Engineer: Retrofit & Renovation Lead

RDH Building Science; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary incentives

Share ownership

Health and dental coverage

Learning fund

PTO & holidays

Job summary

RDH Building Science seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead renovation, retrofit, and repair of existing buildings on the U.S. West Coast.

You will partner with the Structural Discipline Leader and support business development, project delivery, and client relationships. The role emphasizes mentoring junior staff, coordinating with architects and building enclosure specialists, and contributing to proposals, design documentation, and construction administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• PE or SE license (California preferred).
• Minimum 8 years of experience in structural engineering with emphasis on existing buildings.
• Experience in renovation, retrofit and repair projects with focus on secondary components.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead client-facing efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering efforts for renovation, retrofit, and repair enclosure projects across a variety of building types.
• Collaborate with architects, clients, and internal teams to deliver innovative, practical, and code-compliant solutions.
• Serve as a mentor to junior staff and contribute to a collaborative, technically rigorous team culture.
• Support project delivery from concept through construction, including assessments, design, documentation, and construction administration.
• Drive business development by identifying new opportunities, cultivating client relationships, and contributing to proposals and interviews.
• Partner with the Structural Discipline Leader to grow the firm’s portfolio of existing building projects and expand our structural services offerings.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly with building enclosure specialists, and demonstrate interest in building enclosure design and performance.

Skills

Structural modelling

Analysis & design

Building science

Design review

Communication skills

Organization

Prioritization

Client service

Attention to detail

Leadership

3D structural concepts

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

PE or SE license (California preferred)

Job description

RDH Building Science seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead renovation, retrofit, and repair of existing buildings on the U.S. West Coast.

You will partner with the Structural Discipline Leader and support business development, project delivery, and client relationships. The role emphasizes mentoring junior staff, coordinating with architects and building enclosure specialists, and contributing to proposals, design documentation, and construction administration.