Structural Project Engineer (All Levels)

ZipRecruiter; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning architecture and engineering firm in California seeks a Structural Project Engineer to support various projects from K-12 to healthcare and commercial sectors. This role involves design coordination, preparation of construction documents, and client interaction, promising ample opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Involvement in extra-curricular activities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of full-time experience in structural engineering.
• Robust understanding of California Building Code (CBC) and relevant design codes.
• Proficiency in structural engineering software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and design diverse structural projects across design and construction phases.
• Prepare comprehensive construction documents within schedule and budget.
• Conduct site observations and ensure project alignment with design intent.

Skills

Client-oriented

Creative problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a Structural emphasis

Professional Engineering license (P.E.)

Tools

ETABS

SAFE

RISA

RAM

ENERCALC

Excel

Bluebeam

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Overview

Award-Winning Studio & Winner of Design Firm of the Year is actively seeking a Structural Project Engineer to join their Anaheim, Los Angeles, Rancho Cucamonga, or Fresno office. With over 19 offices across the U.S., the award-winning architecture + engineering firm specializes in K-12 through college/university, healthcare, sports and corporate business sectors across the U.S. The company has won over 500 design awards and is recognized for shaping learning environments for students and the community. It's well established culture has also led the firm being named to the list of “Best Places to Work.” For over forty years, the multidisciplinary studio has created a client base of more than two-hundred clients, a list that includes university systems, hospital system, school districts, and Fortune 500 companies.

*Please note: This position is available at the Downtown Los Angeles & Berkeley office for senior-level candidates only.

The Structural Division

The Structural Division specializes in comprehensive structural engineering planning and design services, including structural assessments and forensics investigations. Their engineers have extensive experience and knowledge of structural engineering services for education, commercial, , healthcare, sports & entertainment, hospitality, retail, and federal/government. They offer our employees a highly competitive salary and benefits package along with numerous opportunities to become involved in extra-curricular activities and organizations established through the firm.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Project Engineer will operate independently while receiving direct guidance from the Engineer of Record, contributing to the coordination and design of diverse structural projects throughout both design and construction phases. This role presents an outstanding opportunity for professional growth and career advancement within our forward-thinking structural engineering firm. They provide a highly competitive salary and benefits package. Success in this position requires an attentive, client-oriented individual with a flair for creative problem-solving.

• Actively engage in coordination meetings with diverse stakeholders, including other disciplines, clients, and owners, and contribute to design review meetings.

• Efficiently coordinate the design process to produce comprehensive construction documents within the specified project schedule and budget.

• Skillfully prepare structural specifications, select construction procedures, determine materials and member sizes, and conduct all necessary calculations essential for design.

• Play a crucial role in shop drawing reviews, responding to RFI’s (requests for information), handling change proposal requests, and seamlessly incorporating changes into project documents.

• Utilize strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey design and coordination elements to other members of the project team.

• Conduct site observations and walks during construction, preparing detailed reports to ensure project alignment with design intent and specifications.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a Structural emphasis.

• Bring a minimum of 4 years of full-time progressive experience in structural engineering.

• Possess a Professional Engineering license (P.E.) is required.

• Demonstrate a robust understanding of the California Building Code (CBC) (only for California applicants!) and all relevant design codes such as ASCE, AISC, ACI, MSJC, NDS, etc.

• Exhibit proficiency in widely-used structural engineering and office tools, including ETABS, SAFE, RISA, RAM, ENERCALC, Excel, Bluebeam, etc.

• Showcase a high level of proficiency in performing complete gravity and lateral analyses using design software, along with preparing comprehensive structural engineering calculation packages.

• Preferably have familiarity with educational projects and knowledge of DSA (California applicants only) requirements and processes.

• Demonstrate expertise in the design of various structural materials, encompassing steel, concrete, masonry, wood, etc.

• Exhibit proficiency in drafting and navigating Revit and AutoCAD, with a preference for experience in these platforms.

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Notes for California Applicants

While the majority of their projects focus on K-12, their portfolio extends to encompass higher education, government buildings, sports facilities, fire stations, and modifications to existing structures. While expertise in educational projects and familiarity with the DSA process (California only applicants) are advantageous qualities in potential candidates, they also welcome individuals with a strong academic background and relevant experience in general building design in California.

We look forward to receiving your application! Apply today to learn more.