Sr Associate

Miyamoto International; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading structural engineering company located in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Associate to lead impactful projects. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years in structural and earthquake engineering, along with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Responsibilities include managing engineering teams, preparing structural calculations, and maintaining client relationships. The company values technical excellence and offers a competitive salary between $125k and $145k annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of structural and earthquake engineering design experience.
• Must be a licensed CA Professional Engineer; CA S.E. preferred.
• In-depth experience with design of common structural materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of engineers and designers.
• Plan and execute structural calculations and documents for complex building projects.
• Create and manage project budgets and schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in structural engineering or related field

Master’s degree in structural engineering

Job description

Miyamoto International is among the nation’s fastest-growing structural engineering companies. With 30 locations worldwide, we deliver innovative solutions that meet the diverse needs of domestic and international communities. Our work spans complex building projects, seismic resilience, and disaster recovery—including critical fire recovery efforts in Los Angeles.

We are currently seeking a Senior Associate to join our Los Angeles office. This is an opportunity to lead high-impact projects and contribute to a mission-driven team that values technical excellence and client trust.

Responsibilities

• To lead and manage a team of engineers and designers.
• Plan and execute the preparation of structural calculations and documents for complex building projects, including civic, commercial and residential construction.
• Prepare proposals and assist in the establishment and management of project budgets and schedules.
• Create and maintain client relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in structural engineering or related field, Master’s preferred.
• At least 10 years of structural and earthquake engineering design experience.
• Must be a licensed CA Professional Engineer; CA S.E. preferred.
• In depth experience with design of vertical structures of commonly used materials such as concrete, steel, masonry, and wood; single family home design experience desirable.
• Proficiency in writing and oral presentations as well as possessing excellent communication skills.
• Strong project management skills and experience in leading engineering team.

Miyamoto International is seeking the best and brightest professionals to join our team. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated leader with exceptional communication skills, as well as the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks. Flexibility, organizational skills, project collaboration and accountability are integral components to achieving our goals. Your entrepreneurial spirit should motivate others, inspire new ideas and contribute toward business-development strategies. Successful candidates share our passion for helping others and strives to improve the quality of their work with each new challenge. This is an opportunity to expand your creativity and build your expertise in the field.

Miyamoto International is an equal opportunity employer.

The salary range for this position is $125k-$145k per year. Salary offers are determined using a variety of factors, including but not limited to: years of experience, education, depth of knowledge, geographic location, and equity with internal staff.

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