Structural Engineer | Associate/Associate Principal

Degenkolb Engineers Career Center; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Commuter benefits

Paid parental leave

401(k) Profit Sharing

Employee ownership plan

Professional activities support

Company holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Degenkolb Engineers Career Center in California seeks a licensed structural engineer to lead the design and delivery of structural systems for new and existing buildings, from concept through construction.

This role blends technical depth with project leadership, requiring seismic design expertise, strong judgment to guide complex projects, and a collaborative approach that mentors teams and builds client trust; compensation ranges from $153,000 to $188,000 annually with a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Licensed structural engineer with seismic design experience.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to guide projects from concept through construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of structural systems for buildings from concept through construction.
• Guide teams and make key design decisions.
• Build client trust and contribute to project success.

Skills

Structural design

Seismic design

Leadership

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Position Description: Lead the design and delivery of structural systems for new and existing buildings, from concept through construction. This role blends technical depth with project leadership, guiding teams and making key decisions to deliver high-quality, resilient solutions.

Ideal Candidate: A licensed structural engineer with strong seismic design experience and the judgment to lead complex projects with confidence. They’re a collaborative leader and thoughtful mentor who builds client trust and contributes to both project success and team growth.

Compensation and Benefits: The pay rate for this position generally ranges between $153,000 to $188,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to pay transparency laws. Actual pay rates will be based on various factors, including location, company geographic differentials, education level, and candidate qualifications.

Benefits include health and life insurance, commuter benefits, paid parental leave, 401(k) with company Profit Sharing contribution, employee ownership in a privately held stock plan, financial support for professional activities, company holidays, and a generous paid time off program.