Staff Engineer

Salas O’Brien, Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Salas O’Brien, Inc. is seeking a Structural Staff Engineer to join their Oakland, CA team. This role involves designing and evaluating facilities across various markets such as Life Sciences and Data Centers. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, passing the F.E. exam, and 2-5 years of related experience. A hybrid work schedule is offered, and the position comes with a base salary range of $90,000 to $105,000, plus performance-based bonuses and benefits including medical insurance and 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of related experience in building design, particularly critical facilities.
• Passed the F.E. exam; California PE license strongly preferred.
• Experience with high seismic structural design (SDC D, E or F) desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide full life-cycle project design from kick-off to construction document production.
• Produce engineering documents such as reports, calculations, and drawings.
• Assist clients with technical design issues and document preparation.

Skills

Building design experience

Time management skills

Structural design knowledge

Experience with Revit

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural, Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

RISA

Enercalc

Revit

Bluebeam

RAM

Job description

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee‑owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high‑rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

We’re seeking an exceptional Structural Staff Engineer to join our Oakland, CA team and help shape some of the most innovative and impactful projects in the industry. In this role, you’ll contribute to the design and evaluation of cutting‑edge facilities across Life Sciences, Data Centers, Technology, Civic, Education, Mixed‑Use, and Healthcare markets, delivering solutions that power communities, advance innovation, and support mission‑critical operations.

In this role, you will:

• Provide full life‑cycle project design from kick‑off to construction document production and construction oversight
• Be responsible for producing engineering documents such as reports, calculations, and drawings that are complete and technically accurate
• Be responsible for assisting clients regarding technical design issues, coordination of document preparation, and submittals
• Utilize design software such as RISA, Enercalc, RAM, Bluebeam, and REVIT to produce construction drawings

You will be a great fit if:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural, Structural or Civil with Structural Engineering Emphasis from ABET accredited school
• Have passed the F.E. exam, California PE license strongly preferred
• 2‑5 years of related experience in building design. Critical facility experience a plus.
• You have experience with Revit (preferred)
• The desire to work towards the Company’s goal of excellent and timely service.
• Strong time management skills and self‑starter a must
• Experience in building foundations, framing systems, and lateral system design
• Experience with high seismic structural design (SDC D, E or F) strongly desired, high wind, and/or blast‑resistant design a plus

Location

Oakland, CA. Full time in office with hybrid work schedule.

Travel

10% National.

The expected base salary range for this role is $90,000 - $105,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance‑based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice

Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

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