Structural Project Engineer: Design & Construction Lead

Jobtailor; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Los Angeles, CA seeks a senior structural engineer to lead design efforts for steel, concrete, and masonry projects. You will work under the Engineer of Record, coordinating with the design team during design and construction, and producing construction documents on schedule.

The role requires strong proficiency in Revit Structure, ETABS, and analysis software, with hands-on experience in foundational design and code compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive structural engineering experience designing buildings with steel, concrete, and/or masonry.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis and a Master's degree, or Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering with optional Master's degree.
• Highly experienced in shallow and deep foundation design using various building materials.
• Proficiency in Revit Structure 2019 and/or newer.
• High proficiency in complex vertical and lateral analysis using Risa Floor, Risa 3D, ETABS, etc.
• Ability to verify computer-aided design with hand calculations.
• Ability to perform complex hand sketches for details and connections.
• Proficiency in steel design, including diaphragms, collectors, drag struts, braced frames, and moment frames.
• Proficiency in concrete design, member scheduling, rebar and bend scheduling, and connections.
• Proficiency in masonry design and masonry connections to structural steel and concrete frames.
• Strong understanding of the International Building Code and applicable ASCE, AISC, ACI, MSJC, NDS, and PTI codes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly experienced in Bluebeam Revu and Bluebeam Studio Sessions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Work independently under the direct supervision of the Engineer of Record.
• Aid the structural project design team in coordinating and designing structural building projects during design and construction phases.
• Participate in coordination meetings, design review meetings, and owner-client work sessions.
• Coordinate design and documentation to complete construction documents on schedule and within budget.
• Author and maintain structural specifications.
• Select construction procedures, determine materials and member sizes, and complete design calculations.
• Assist with shop drawing reviews, RFIs, change proposal requests, and change orders.
• Incorporate project changes into project documents.
• Relay and translate design and coordination items to project team members.
• Author engineering reports, memos, and email correspondence.
• Provide site observations and site walks during construction.
• Author observation reports during the Construction Administration phase.

Skills

Structural Design

Revit Proficiency

Code Knowledge

Hand Calculations

Blueprints & Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit Structure 2019

Risa Floor

Risa 3D

ETABS

Bluebeam Revu

Bluebeam Studio Sessions

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Jobtailor in Los Angeles, CA seeks a senior structural engineer to lead design efforts for steel, concrete, and masonry projects. You will work under the Engineer of Record, coordinating with the design team during design and construction, and producing construction documents on schedule.

The role requires strong proficiency in Revit Structure, ETABS, and analysis software, with hands-on experience in foundational design and code compliance.