Structural Engineer Associate

CMP Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CMP Services is seeking a Structural Engineer Associate to support our team at the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The role focuses on structural engineering design and review for school facilities projects, including plans, specs, cost estimates, and coordination with architects and contractors.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in structural or civil engineering, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and experience with school building construction is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze and review design plans, specifications, estimates and reports for compliance with guidelines.
• Perform contract administration in reviewing structural services required of consultants and architects.
• Prepare structural design plans and cost estimates for concrete, steel, timber and masonry structures.
• Assist in reviewing project status and providing guidance to structural designers and staff.
• Review structural plans and calculations and assess feasibility of construction.
• Assist in design and layout of foundation, floor, wall and roof framing for major structures.
• Make recommendations to contractors and inspectors on structural issues during construction.
• Analyze environmental reports and soils data to inform foundation design.
• Prepare feasibility reports and scoping recommendations for proposed structures.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering with specialization in structural engineering

Job description

CMP Services is seeking a Structural Engineer Associate to support our team at the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).

This role involves structural engineering design and review for school facilities projects, including preparation of plans and specifications, cost estimates, contract administration, structural analysis, site investigations, and coordination with architects, engineers, and contractors. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, at least 3 years of structural engineering experience, and experience with school building construction is preferred. A California Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.

Duties:

• 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.

Required Experience:

• Three (3) years full-time paid professional structural engineering experience
• Emphasis on school building construction is preferred

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.