Structural Engineer Associate

Pacifica Services, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacifica Services, Inc. in Los Angeles seeks a structural engineer to perform design and analysis for concrete, steel, timber and masonry structures. You will prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates to support construction, maintenance and operation of facilities.

The role includes contract administration, reviews of plans and environmental data, and advising designers. A bachelor’s in structural/civil engineering and 3+ years of experience are required; a CA PE is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in structural or civil engineering.
• Three (3) years of full-time structural engineering experience.
• Preferred PE license in CA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review design plans, specifications, and cost estimates for structures.
• Administer contracts and revisions for structural services.
• Assist in reviewing environmental data and foundation design recommendations.
• Conduct site investigations and feasibility studies for proposed structures.
• Review calculations and ensure conformance to standards and codes.
• Provide guidance to designers and staff on structural issues during construction.

Skills

Structural analysis

Construction coordination

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in structural or civil engineering

Job description

Duties:

• Performs moderately complex structural engineering work to include the preparation, analysis and review of design plans, specifications, estimates and reports to comply with guideline asset by both federal, state and local agencies.
• Performs contract administration in the review of structural services required of engineering consultants and architects and make appropriate revisions and recommendations.
• Prepares structural design plans and specifications, quality assurance plans, conceptual and detailed cost estimates and other reports necessary for the construction, maintenance and operation of various concrete, structural steel, timber, masonry, metal, timber structures and other related materials.
• Assists in the review of project status, initiates changes and provides advice and assistance to structural designers and other engineering and design staff.
• Assists in the review of structural plans and specifications, design and mathematical calculations in the completion of structural engineering projects and assignments as well as creating cost and expenditure requirements for alternate means of construction.
• Assists in the review of completed structural work for conformance to recognized standards and feasibility of construction as well as completeness and accuracy.
• Assists in the design and layout of foundation, floor, wall and roof framing plans for major building structures.
• Makes recommendations to contractors, architects, engineers and construction inspectors on structural issues during construction.
• Analyzes environmental impact reports, negative declarations and soils tests data to make appropriate recommendations for foundation design.
• Prepares feasibility reports and preliminary design for proposed structures and facilities under construction.
• Perform site investigations and prepare scoping reports and recommendations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Experience:

• Three (3) years full-time paid professional structural engineering experience

Required Education:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in structural engineering or civil engineering with specialization on structural engineering courses.

Preferred Licenses and Certificates:

• Possession of a Certification as a Professional Engineer (PE) recognized by the State of CA Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists is preferred