Structural Engineer | Associate/Associate Principal for Construction Engineering Practice

Degenkolb Engineers Career Center; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

401(k) with Profit Sharing

Paid parental leave

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Degenkolb Engineers Career Center is looking for a skilled Project Manager in Orange, California, to transition into Construction Engineering. The role involves leveraging structural expertise and managing relationships with contractors on diverse projects.

Ideal candidates will have experience in steel erection engineering and project management. The position offers a competitive salary between $153,000 and $190,000 annually, along with benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. A hybrid work schedule is also available.

Qualifications

• Experience in Construction Engineering with a client base in relevant sectors is essential.
• Desire to lead the development of Construction Engineering Practice.
• Experience partnering with contractors on fast-paced projects.

Responsibilities

• Leverage Structural Engineering expertise for diverse projects.
• Build contractor relationships for challenging construction projects.
• Manage and support fast-paced construction projects.

Skills

Construction Engineering

Project Management

Steel Erection Engineering

Excavation Shoring

Job description

Position Description

Are you a structural engineer eager to pivot into the exciting world of Construction Engineering to help contractors get their projects built? We are looking for creative Project Managers to leverage our core Structural Engineering expertise while pushing boundaries of scale, complexity, and schedule on some of the most diverse and challenging construction projects in the country.

We are hiring at our Los Angeles and Orange offices.

Ideal Candidate

This position is ideal for a Project Manager with exposure to Construction Engineering and an established client base in the following sectors: steel erection engineering and connection design, excavation shoring and building underpinning design, and/or on‑call support for General Contractors on both new and existing building projects. Must bring a desire to lead the development and growth of our Construction Engineering Practice and enjoy partnering directly with contractors on fast‑paced projects.

Company Background

Founded in 1940 and headquartered in San Francisco, Degenkolb Engineers has more than eight decades of commitment to innovation, client service, and lifelong learning. We deliver customized structural solutions in a variety of practice areas: healthcare, education, science and technology, forensics, construction engineering, and federal buildings. We address every project need whether those needs are meeting stringent codes, meeting a bottom line, sticking to a hard construction schedule, or developing a structural system that creates a landmark.

Compensation and Benefits

The pay rate for this position, across the listed offices, generally ranges between $153,000 and $190,000 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.

Culture

We offer focused professional development within a highly supportive and transparent environment, a flexible hybrid work schedule and a fun office environment! Our firm is highly collaborative and filled with experts who are united by a passion for industry involvement, pride in company ownership, and respect for our personal lives. We also offer opportunities for committee participation and leadership, and a pay scale set at the 75th market percentile.

To learn more, please visit our website: https://degenkolb.com/culture/