Staff Structural Engineer

Insight Global; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking aStaff Structural Engineer in the Bay Area to support the design and construction of industrial, manufacturing, and office facilities. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, perform robust structural analysis, and lead projects from estimating through construction.

The role requires a Master’s in Structural Engineering, 8+ years of experience, and a CA PE license. Proficiency in ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, and BIM/CAD tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Structural engineering and minimum 8 years of professional experience
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in CA
• Knowledge of ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, RISA 3D, RAM Structural System
• BIM/CAD modeling tools (Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD)
• Advanced knowledge of California building code and structural design standards
• Experience with steel, concrete, wood, masonry, unistrut, and seismic/wind design
• Experience with fabrication sequencing and permit/construction packages
• Seismic anchorage and bracing for equipment, piping and utilities

Responsibilities

• Coordinate structural design on multidiscipline project teams
• Conduct structural analysis and design for gravity and lateral loads
• Present design reviews to stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams
• Manage structural projects from estimates through construction
• Support bidding, RFIs, submittals, and field responses
• Direct, develop and mentor junior staff

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Engineering judgement

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering

PE license in CA

Tools

ETABS

SAFE

SAP2000

RISA 3D

RAM Structural System

Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

A large automotive company in the Bay Area has an outstanding opportunity for a results-driven Staff Structural Engineer to join their Infrastructure Engineering team for bay area locations. This individual will support the design and construction of a variety of new projects and renovations to existing industrial, manufacturing, and office facilities. You will be integral to the design and construction activities of multiple critical capex projects while working with internal and external stakeholders, interfacing end users, Construction Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering teams.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate structural design on multidiscipline project teams including Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Piping/Plumbing (MEP) professionals
• Conduct structural analysis and design of concrete, steel, wood, cold-formed steel, masonry and different type of structural systems for lateral and gravity forces, along with the creation of justifying structural calculations
• Make technical assumptions, think independently to complete assigned work, and draw conclusions based on engineering judgement
• Present 30% 60% 90% design reviews to stakeholders and multi-discipline teams
• Complete field work independently or with the design team
• Provide planning estimates with limited scoping information
• Manage structural projects from estimating through construction
• Support bidding and construction admin, RFI review, Submittal and Shop drawing approvals, and response to field issues
• Direct, develop and mentor less experienced engineering staff

Pay Range for this role is $70 - $80 per hour depending on years of experience and education.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail]. To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Structural engineering and minimum 8 years of professional experience
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in CA
• Knowledge of software such as ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, RISA 3D, RAM Structural System,
• BIM/CAD modeling tools (Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD)
• Advanced level understanding of California building code and structural design standards
• Advanced proficiency in structural design with various materials such as steel, concrete, wood, masonry, unistrut, cold-form steel, steel welding and reinforcement details of concrete
• Advanced proficiency in lateral (seismic/wind) and foundation design and related code requirement
• Advanced proficiency in design considering constructability and construction sequence for fabrication/installation
• Advanced proficiency in developing structural plans, details and supporting calculations for Permit and Construction packages including responding to Plan Check
• Seismic anchorage, structural support, and bracing for equipment, piping, conduits, ductwork, and other building utilities.
• Experience in structural design of buildings for high-tech infrastructure, industrial, or operational facilities (automobile manufacturing, semiconductor, solar, battery, etc.) is huge plus