Senior Structural Engineer: Wood-Frame Design Specialist

J&T Business Consulting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Work-life balance

Career advancement

Job summary

J&T Business Consulting in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Senior Structural Design Engineer with wood frame design experience to join our LA team. You will work on diverse projects, lead engineering teams, and develop technical judgment and leadership.

The role emphasizes autonomy, mentorship, and exposure to business development. The ideal candidate has a Master’s in structural engineering, a PE license, and hands-on design experience across concrete, wood, masonry, and steel, with seismic design

Qualifications

• 7+ years of structural design experience across diverse building types.
• Master's degree with a specialization in structural engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• Hands-on structural design experience in post-tensioned concrete, reinforced concrete, wood, masonry, and structural steel.
• Strong technical understanding of seismic design principles and structural dynamics.
• Working knowledge of the California Building Code (CBC) and relevant design standards (e.g., AISC, ACI, NDS).
• Proven ability to read, interpret, and review complex construction drawings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with clients, architects, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Design: Apply creativity and technical expertise to develop structural solutions for high-profile projects.
• Project & Team Leadership: Manage engineering projects, oversee team workflows, and manage project financials.
• Quality Assurance: Assist with internal QA/QC design and drawing reviews to maintain technical excellence.
• Client Relationships: Develop and foster key client relationships, serving as a trusted technical liaison.
• Business Development: Support marketing and business development efforts to help grow the local practice.
• Mentorship: Train, mentor, and guide younger engineers in their professional development.
• Standards & Innovation: Assist with maintaining firm design standards and contributing to AI/automation initiatives.

Skills

Structural design exp

MS in Structural Eng

PE license

Post-tensioned concrete

Reinforced concrete

Wood design

Masonry design

Structural steel

Seismic design

CBC knowledge

Reading drawings

Technical communication

Education

Master’s in Structural Engineering

Job description

J&T Business Consulting in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Senior Structural Design Engineer with wood frame design experience to join our LA team. You will work on diverse projects, lead engineering teams, and develop technical judgment and leadership.

The role emphasizes autonomy, mentorship, and exposure to business development. The ideal candidate has a Master’s in structural engineering, a PE license, and hands-on design experience across concrete, wood, masonry, and steel, with seismic design