Senior Structural Engineer – Wood Frame & Seismic Design

J T; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development

Work-life balance

Career advancement

Annual bonus opportunities

Job summary

J T in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Structural Design Engineer to lead complex design projects across diverse building types. You will collaborate with experienced engineers, guide project teams, and contribute to client relationships and business development while ensuring technical excellence.

The role emphasizes mentorship, adherence to CBC and design standards, and leadership in post-tensioned concrete, reinforced concrete, wood, masonry, and steel structures.

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 accurately read, interpret, and review complex construction drawing sets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with clients, architects, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Design: Develop structural solutions for high-profile projects.
• Project & Team Leadership: Manage projects, oversee workflows, and manage project financials.
• Quality Assurance: Assist with QA/QC design and drawing reviews.

Skills

Engineering design

Project leadership

Quality assurance

Client relationships

Business development

Mentorship

Standards & innovation

Seismic design

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering

Job description

J T in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Structural Design Engineer to lead complex design projects across diverse building types. You will collaborate with experienced engineers, guide project teams, and contribute to client relationships and business development while ensuring technical excellence.

The role emphasizes mentorship, adherence to CBC and design standards, and leadership in post-tensioned concrete, reinforced concrete, wood, masonry, and steel structures.