Structural Engineer Associate

Vanir; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Vanir, a leader in PMCM and real estate development, seeks a structural engineer in Los Angeles to perform design analysis, cost estimates and reviews per federal, state, and local guidelines. You will support contract administration and collaborate with architects and engineers on concrete, steel, timber and masonry structures.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in structural or civil engineering, at least three years of experience, and PE certification (preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in structural or civil engineering with specialization in structural engineering courses.
• Three (3) years of full-time paid professional structural engineering experience.
• PE certification recognized by the CA Board is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs moderately complex structural engineering work including design plans, specifications, estimates and reports.
• Performs contract administration and reviews structural services by consultants and architects.
• Prepares design plans, cost estimates and QA plans for concrete, steel, timber, masonry and related structures.

Skills

Structural engineering

Contract administration

Cost estimation

Education

Bachelor's degree in structural/civil engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

Job description

About Vanir

Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets.

About Vanir

Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs moderately complex structural engineering work to include the preparation, analysis and review of design plans, specifications, estimates and reports to comply with guidelines set 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in structural engineering or civil engineering with specialization on structural engineering courses.
• Three (3) years full-time paid professional structural engineering experience
• Emphasis on school building construction is preferred
• 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.

Benefits

Vanir offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions, medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life, AD&D and disability benefits, flexible spending account (FSA), voluntary benefits, Teladoc, pet insurance, paid time off, national employee assistance program (EAP) and employee referral program.

Posted Salary Range

USD $123,000.00 - USD $138,000.00 /Yr.