Senior Structural Engineer: Seismic Design Leader (Hybrid)

Degenkolb Engineers; Anaheim (CA); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Commuter benefits

Paid parental leave

401(k) with profit sharing

Employee ownership plan

Professional development support

Flexible hybrid schedule

Job summary

Degenkolb Engineers is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead seismic structural design across multiple California offices, including Oakland and San Diego. You will guide project teams and collaborate with clients to deliver practical, innovative building solutions.

The ideal candidate has a California license, 5–7+ years in seismic design, and a passion for mentoring staff and advancing projects with technical expertise. A flexible hybrid work model is available.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Structural Engineering and 5–7+ years of relevant experience.
• CA Professional Civil or Structural Engineer license required.
• Experience in seismic design of existing buildings in high seismic regions.
• Proficiency with structural software: ETABS, SAP2000, RAM, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead design from concept through construction for high seismic projects.
• Oversee junior engineers, designers and drafters in producing construction documents.
• Prepare scopes, budgets, and schedules for client proposals.
• Maintain close client relationships through project development, execution, and closeout.
• Pursue business development opportunities.

Skills

Seismic design

Project leadership

Mentoring

Client-focused

Structural analysis

Education

Master's Degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

ETABS

RISA

RAM

Revit

SAP2000

AutoCAD

Tekla

Job description

Degenkolb Engineers is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead seismic structural design across multiple California offices, including Oakland and San Diego. You will guide project teams and collaborate with clients to deliver practical, innovative building solutions.

The ideal candidate has a California license, 5–7+ years in seismic design, and a passion for mentoring staff and advancing projects with technical expertise. A flexible hybrid work model is available.