Structural Engineer – PE Required

HKA Enterprises; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 194,847,744 - 223,501,824; Full time

Job summary

HKA Enterprises in the Southwest USA is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer (PE) to join our design team. You will perform structural analysis and design for steel and concrete facilities, mentoring junior engineers, and potentially leading medium-sized projects as a Lead Structural Engineer.

Candidates must reside in AZ, CA, CO, HI, NM, NV, or UT, hold a PE license, and be eligible to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license — required.
• 10+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Proficiency with US building codes — IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, and AISC.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software, Navisworks, and Bluebeam.
• Must reside in the U.S. Southwest — AZ, CA, CO, HI, NM, NV, or UT.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. — no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Perform all conventional aspects of structural analysis and design with minimal supervision.
• Apply lateral analysis and design principles including wind and seismic code provisions.
• Review and check other engineers' calculations for accuracy and quality.
• Take full ownership of assigned structural scope — managing schedule, budget, and quality.
• Define scope, forecast level of effort, and identify scope changes for escalation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to designers and less experienced engineers.
• Serve as Lead Structural Engineer on medium-sized projects or Sub-Lead on larger projects.
• Advance workflows, tools, and systems within the structural discipline; embrace emerging technologies.

Skills

Structural design

Code compliance

Mentoring

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE licensure (Professional Engineer)

Tools

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Job description

Structural Engineering · Steel & Concrete · Industrial Facilities · Southwest USA. Must reside in AZ, CA, CO, HI, NM, NV, or UT. Candidates within 50 miles of Phoenix required 2 days/week in office — otherwise fully remote. PE license required. No visa sponsorship available. Pay: $68.00-$78.00 per hour DOE.

We're looking for an experienced Structural Engineer (PE) to serve as a key member of our design team — performing structural analysis and design with minimal supervision, mentoring junior engineers, and potentially leading medium‑sized projects as a Lead Structural Engineer.

What you’ll do

• Perform all conventional aspects of structural analysis and design with minimal supervision
• Apply lateral analysis and design principles including wind and seismic code provisions
• Review and check other engineers' calculations for accuracy and quality
• Take full ownership of assigned structural scope — managing schedule, budget, and quality
• Define scope, forecast level of effort, and identify scope changes for escalation
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to designers and less experienced engineers
• Serve as Lead Structural Engineer on medium‑sized projects or Sub‑Lead on larger projects
• Advance workflows, tools, and systems within the structural discipline; embrace emerging technologies

What you need

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license — required
• 10+ years of structural engineering experience
• Proficiency with US building codes — IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, and AISC
• Proficiency with structural analysis software, Navisworks, and Bluebeam
• Proven experience designing and analyzing steel and concrete structures
• Must reside in the U.S. Southwest — AZ, CA, CO, HI, NM, NV, or UT
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. — no visa sponsorship available

Nice to have

• MS degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Structural Engineer (SE) license
• Experience in semiconductor, industrial, or general industrial facility design
• Experience leading medium-sized engineering teams

Work arrangement

Primarily remote for candidates outside 50 miles of Phoenix, AZ. Candidates within 50 miles of Phoenix required in office 2 days/week. Must provide home internet service meeting project performance requirements.