Associate​/Associate Principal

Associate / Associate Principal – Structural Engineering

Degenkolb Engineers is headquartered in San Francisco and offers a career path focused on structural design and construction for a diverse client portfolio. We are hiring at the Associate / Associate Principal level in our Los Angeles and Orange County locations.

Facilitate the design and engineering of structural systems for building structures and facilities from pre‑schematic phase through construction closeout.

• Plan, coordinate, schedule and organize detailed phases of structural engineering projects to include seismic evaluations and upgrades of existing buildings using standards such as ASCE 41.
• Perform and review complex structural calculations and analysis for new building design to California building codes based on advanced theoretical knowledge of civil and structural engineering principles and concepts.
• Manage multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects with minimal supervision from senior technical staff.
• Oversee work of junior engineers, designers and/or BIM drafters in production of structural construction documents including drawings, specifications, bidding, and construction administration for projects.
• Determine project design decisions based on client and project requirements, such as load requirements, governing codes, architectural constraints, operational constraints, fabrication and erection requirements.
• Develop technical skills of junior staff with empathy and genuine interest in their career progression.
• Perform complex structural calculations by applying appropriate system concepts and layouts.
• Review RFI’s, submittals, and other construction related documents.
• Prepare client proposals including scope, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• Maintain close relationship with client during project development, execution, and completion.
• Lead or participate in client and design team meetings as well as plan review and approval processes.
• Pursue business development efforts.

• Master's Degree in Structural Engineering and 10–15+ years relevant experience with a stable history.
• California Professional Civil or Structural Engineering license.
• Experience in the seismic design, seismic evaluation and retrofit of existing buildings in regions of high seismicity.
• Ability to perform complex structural calculations such as linear and nonlinear analysis with minimal direction.
• Demonstrated design skills with steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures.
• Knowledge of some or all modeling applications: ETABS, RISA, RAM, Revit, MathCAD, SAP
  2000, AutoCAD, and Tekla.

• California Structural Engineer License.
• Active participation in professional activities related to structural or earthquake engineering.
• Proficiency with one or more of the following software programs:
  Python, Rhino, or Grasshopper.
• Participation in project teams for delivering complex HCAI projects.
• Experience supervising, coordinating, or mentoring junior staff.

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Degenkolb Engineers complies with Equal Opportunity Employer guidelines and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

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The annual salary range for this position, across the listed offices, generally ranges between $153000 and $188,000. Benefits include health and life insurance, 401(k) with company profit sharing contribution, employee ownership in a privately held stock plan, a generous paid time off program, company holidays, commuter benefits, paid parental leave, and financial support for professional activities.