Structural - Project Engineer

HOK; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks paid time off

10 paid holidays

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(K) matching contributions

Paid parental leave

Mental wellness resources

Financial support for licensure exams

Job summary

HOK in Los Angeles is seeking a Project Engineer focused on strategic improvements in engineering design. The role includes overseeing small to medium projects and supporting senior engineers on larger projects. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in engineering, with 5 years of experience and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD. A hybrid work environment is offered along with a competitive salary range of $110,000 to $130,000, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5 years project engineering experience, including a completed high-profile project.
• Licensed PE if MEP Engineer or Licensed SE if Structural Engineer.
• Experience in design and delivery of LEED Silver or higher projects.
• Ability to work creatively to reach solutions to complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Improve engineering design and processes.
• Manage project budgets and deliverables.
• Provide engineering for small to medium projects.
• Assist in business development and client communication.

Skills

Engineering design improvement

Project management skills

Client communication

Mechanical systems design

Electrical systems design

Structural engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering

Master's degree

LEED accreditation

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

HOK is a collective of future‑forward thinkers and designers dedicated to improving people’s lives, serving clients and healing the planet. Together we cultivate a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science.

Responsibilities

Strategic

• Looks for ways to improve engineering design and design processes in a particular discipline.
• Looks for new trends in Engineering design in a particular discipline and how to apply them to our projects.

Project Management and Technical Improvement

• 10% time devoted to project management tasks and technical improvement initiatives.
• Project management tasks shall include project manpower estimates, project communications, budget monitoring and inputs, organizing deliverables, setting project standards for delivery.
• Development of typical details, specifications, and drawing standards, including development of Revit standards in coordination with the BIM team.
• Keeping abreast of industry and technology changes and trends, and recommend changes in approach and services as appropriate.
• Improvement of analytic processes and documentation, common solutions, and critical solutions.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.

Projects

• 90% time devoted to the engineering of projects.
• Responsibility for the project engineering of small to medium sized projects (less than $80m in construction cost) from concept and schematic design through construction documents to construction and commissioning.
• Responsibility for the project engineering of segments of large (over $100m) projects, supporting a Senior Project Engineer.
• Provide design inputs and reviews of other engineer’s projects.
• Attend meetings with clients and promote positive client contact with current or prospective clients.
• Participate as a team member, contributing ideas and possible solutions, and leading on issues where appropriate.
• Perform site visit surveys to determine engineering strategies for renovation, and to document and evaluate existing systems.
• Visit project sites during construction for reviews of quality, progress, and compliance with specifications and standards.
• Project reviews at all stages of design.
• Responsibility for the quality and timely delivery of the projects to budget.
• Seeks input from more senior staff on technical matters to improve the overall project.

Business Development

• As needed, provide support to business development, including write-up of key aspects of projects and presentation of work at industry events, and prepare fee estimates and assumptions for a particular discipline on potential projects.
• Work with architects on concepts for project competitions.

Performance measured on project results

• Efficiency and profitability of the Engineering Discipline in that office or region and its contributions to firm-wide success.
• Quality of design solutions, as measured by level of integration, unique solutions, achieving high sustainability goals, and recognition by peers as excellence.
• The quality of work produced, as measured by completeness of design, absence of change orders and client satisfaction.
• Cohesiveness of the discipline team, as evidenced by ease and amount of work share, consistency of quality and delivery tools and standards, including drawings and specifications, and team communication.
• Client repeat business.
• Contributions to bringing in new work.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in engineering degree, Master’s degree preferred.
• Licensed PE if MEP Engineer.
• Licensed SE if Structural Engineer in states with SE license, PE or CE / PE in other states.
• LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.
• Experience in delivering projects over $20m and up to $80m in construction value.
• 5 years project engineering experience, from design development to opening, with one completed high profile project included in the mix.
• Experience in working in integrated teams.
• Experience in design and delivery of LEED Silver or higher projects.
• Experience with architecturally significant buildings is a plus.
• Experience with potential project types in commercial, corporate, institutional and civic, justice, aviation, and healthcare sectors is a plus.
• Mechanical:
• Experience with complex analysis tools and energy modeling for mechanical design.
• Experience in calculating, sizing, and specifying mechanical equipment including AHU’s, pumps, and fans.
• Experience with heat gain calculations for spaces for energy modeling and detailed engineering of mechanical systems for a variety of uses.
• Experience with specification editing and construction phases.
• Experience with engineering of chilled beam systems, radiant systems, micro‑climates, and under‑floor air a plus.
• Electrical:
• Experience with complex analysis tools for electrical design.
• Experience with architecturally significant buildings, controls and commissioning, central plants, multi‑emergency generator systems, and mission critical buildings a plus.
• Structural:
• Experience with complex analysis tools for Structural design.

Technical

• Able to work creatively to reach solutions to complex problems.
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Mechanical:
• Design of mechanical air and piping systems for small complex buildings or areas or systems of larger buildings.
• Electrical:
• Design of medium, and low voltage systems.
• Design of electrical systems for small complex buildings.
• Design of Fire Alarm and Life Safety systems for small complex buildings.
• Structural:
• Design of structural systems for small complex buildings.

Other

• Travel may be required.
• Overtime may be required.
• The job duties and requirements that this document describes may be altered or supplemented at any time at the sole discretion of HOK.

HOK invests in its people and communities, supporting both personal and professional growth through every stage of life. At HOK you’ll have a hybrid work environment, 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays), and a minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash‑out option. HOK offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, free mental‑wellness resources, life and AD&D coverage, and short‑ and long‑term disability benefits. HOK supports your growing family by offering 4 weeks of paid parental leave and fertility coverage. HOK helps to fund your future financial needs with matching contributions to our 401(K) plan, which includes a well‑rounded investment menu as well as free guidance on retirement planning. Wherever you are in your career, HOK provides opportunities to learn, develop and utilize your skills. Continued learning is promoted through financial support and study prep for licensure exams, CEU credit opportunities, mentorship programs, and paid professional memberships.

Compensation

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, education and location. The reasonably expected annual salary range for this position is $110,000 to $130,000.

HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.