Stuctural Engineer

Motion Recruitment; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment seeks an experienced Structural Engineer to lead multiple infrastructure and building projects in heavy industry, including structural steel design, permit coordination, and construction oversight from concept through completion. The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, team mentoring, and strong communication with operators, agencies, and contractors.

You will manage budgets and schedules, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensure code compliance, and provide guidance on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• 10+ years of structural engineering experience, including heavy industrial projects.
• Active PE license in California or ability to obtain.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and structural analysis/design tools; mining ops familiarity.
• Experience across all phases: investigation, modeling, design, and construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and analysis of bridges and industrial facilities to ensure code compliance.
• Prepare calculations, drawings, and technical reports for new and retrofit projects.
• Oversee permitting, contractor coordination, and bid evaluations.
• Conduct site visits for inspections and construction support.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Coordination

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Structural analysis

RISA-3D

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to lead and manage multiple infrastructure and building projects, including structural steel analysis, design, and construction for heavy industries such as sand and gravel processing plants, plant upgrades, and site improvements. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, proven project management abilities, and the skill to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and stakeholders. This role involves hands‑on engineering and oversight from concept through construction, maintaining effective communication with plant operators, ensuring permit compliance, and building strong relationships with local agencies.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 10+ years of structural engineering experience, including heavy industrial projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California
• Proficiency in engineering software (spreadsheets, word processing, AutoCAD, structural analysis/design tools); familiarity with mining operations; ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail; excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to perform all phases of structural engineering tasks, including investigation, inspection, modeling, analysis, and design of steel and concrete structures.
• Experience preparing building permits and strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and permitting.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including budgeting, scheduling, and team coordination.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with public infrastructure permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Expertise in concrete foundation and steel structure design and construction.
• Familiarity with heavy industrial projects, including open-pit mining and equipment load analysis.
• Field experience with inspections, retrofits, and construction support; bridge construction experience is a plus.

What You Will Be Doing

Daily Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and analysis of bridges, industrial facilities, and site/street improvements, ensuring code compliance.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, drawings, and technical reports for new and retrofit projects.
• Oversee permitting, contractor coordination, and bid evaluations.
• Conduct site visits for inspections, troubleshooting, and construction support.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams, including civil engineers, architects, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables; report progress to management and clients.
• Provide technical guidance on material selection, construction methods, and quality control.
• Mentor junior engineers and support staff.
• Support other team engineers with structural design needs.
• Maintain organized project documentation and facilitate knowledge transfer within the team.
• Coordinate with public agencies to secure permits and inspections.
• Communicate engineering solutions with plant operators, agencies, and stakeholders; foster strong working relationships.
• Utilize engineering tools (AutoCAD, RISA-3D, etc.) for problem-solving.