Structural Engineer IV

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CRB, a leading provider of sustainable engineering and consulting to life sciences and food & beverage industries, is seeking a Structural Engineer IV in San Diego, CA. You will lead small-to-mid projects, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams and clients.

This role emphasizes design leadership, field data collection, and coordination with architects, vendors, and construction teams, with opportunities to contribute to master planning and proposals.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in a structural discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience for Lead level, in design firms.
• Proficiency with structural software and building code familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design scope and budget on small to mid-sized projects.
• Develop construction drawings and specs with minimal oversight.
• Perform site surveys, field reports, and record non-compliant conditions.
• Interface with clients, architects, engineers, and vendors.
• Support proposals and internal training sessions.
• Lead discipline reviews to ensure design quality.
• Mentor Engineer I and Designer I/II staff.
• Support system design programming and master planning with seniors.

Skills

Engineering calculations

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Mentoring junior staff

Client interaction

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in discipline-specific field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

• Compensation: USD 130,000 - USD 170,000 - yearly

Company Description

CRB is a leading provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction and consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our more than 1,100 employees provide best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, our people and our communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge, creativity and execution.

Job Description

As a Structural Engineer IV, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality design solutions for projects of intermediate complexity. You’ll collaborate with senior engineers and cross-disciplinary teams, lead small project scopes, and mentor junior staff. This is a great opportunity for engineers ready to take the next step in their career, with exposure to client-facing responsibilities and project leadership.Structural Engineers at CRB contribute to a wide range of impactful projects, including projects in Life Sciences & Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage discipline-specific design scope and budget on small to mid-sized projects.
• Develop construction drawing packages and specifications with minimal oversight.
• Conduct and lead field surveys, site walks, and construction field reporting.
• Identify and document non-compliant existing conditions during site visits.
• Interface with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Support proposal development and contribute to internal training presentations.
• Lead squad checks and discipline reviews to ensure design quality.
• Mentor Engineer I and Designer I/II team members.
• Assist in system design programming and master planning with senior support.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in discipline-specific field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience for Lead position, preferably in a design firm setting
• Proficiency in structural-specific software
• Advanced experience with performing engineering calculations, and developing and implementing list of discipline systems designs
• Advanced experience with the structural material codes
• Intermediate experience with other applicable industry standards
• Intermediate experience with applicable building codes
• Proficient at advanced internal and external cross-discipline project team coordination
• Proficient at coordinating with construction trade partners, vendors and manufacturers
• Proficient at structural design calculations with limited supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with internal discipline design and engineering training presentations
• Experience with troubleshooting issues with discipline and systems

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.

CRB does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CRB without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CRB. Please, no phone calls or emails.

• CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.

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