Structural Engineer | Associate Principal/Principal for Education and Civic Practice

Hirebridge; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Commuter benefits

Parental leave

401(k) with profit sharing

Employee ownership

Lifelong learning

Paid time off

Job summary

Degenkolb Engineers, founded in 1940 and headquartered in San Francisco, seeks an Associate Principal or Principal to lead complex design-build and retrofit work in Orange or Los Angeles. The role emphasizes client relationships, business development, and staff mentorship within a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in higher education facilities and a track record of driving project success while expanding the firm’s California presence.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership in education/civic sectors.
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• Strong client relationships with business development focus.
• Experience leading complex design-build and retrofit projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design-build projects for civic and university facilities.
• Grow Degenkolb’s market presence in Southern California.
• Mentor and develop junior staff and project teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Business development

Client relationships

Mentoring staff

Education

Advanced degree in civil/structural engineering

Tools

Revit

Structures software

Job description

Company Background: Founded in 1940 and headquartered in San Francisco, Degenkolb Engineers has more than eight decades of commitment to innovation, client service, and life-long learning. We deliver customized structural solutions in a variety of practice areas: healthcare, education, design (commercial and civic), science and technology, forensics, federal, and construction engineering. 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.

Position Description: We are seeking an accomplished structural engineering leader with deep experience in the Education and Civic sectors to join our Orange or Los Angeles office as an Associate Principal or Principal. This role will lead complex design-build projects, new design and seismic evaluation and retrofit work for civic and university facilities, while helping grow Degenkolb’s market presence in Southern California.

Ideal Candidate:This role is ideal for an experienced Project Manager and technical leader who combines strong client relationships and business development capabilities in higher education (university and community college) with a passion for mentoring and developing staff. Candidates interested in growing into broader firm leadership are especially encouraged to apply.

Compensation and Benefits: The pay rate for this position generally ranges between$176,000 to $220,000annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to pay transparency laws. Actual pay rates will be based on various factors, including position, 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 and lifelong learning, 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 (generally 3 days in the office) 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/