Structural Project Engineer (Healthcare) - LA

(Job Description)

One of the most awarded global A&E firms in Los Angeles, CA is currently hiring for a Structural Project Engineer. The company has a strong backlog of projects and has won several major healthcare projects.

Base Pay - $110k/yr.

- $130k/yr. (Eligible for 8-10% Annual Bonus)

Location
- Can Sit Out of Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, or Seattle, WA

Schedule - (Hybrid: Tuesday
- Thursday on-site, Monday & Friday Remote)

• Lead structural design efforts from schematic design (SD) through construction administration (CA) for mid‑scale building projects of approximately $20M–$40M and above.

• Own the structural scope of assigned projects, ensuring design quality, technical accuracy, and alignment with project goals, schedule, and budget.

• Design structural systems in steel, concrete, masonry, and mass timber for a range of building types, including commercial, workplace, aviation interiors, and other project typologies.

• Run projects with strong autonomy, independently managing structural design tasks across the full project lifecycle from concept through construction.

• Oversee and mentor 2–3 junior engineers at a time, providing technical guidance, reviewing their work, and supporting their professional development.

• Apply strong knowledge of building codes, standards, and jurisdictional requirements to structural designs, ensuring compliance and constructability.

• Use Revit, AutoCAD, and structural analysis tools to produce and coordinate structural models, drawings, and construction documents.

• Coordinate closely with architects, MEP, lighting, and BIM teams across 3–5 disciplines to deliver integrated, multidisciplinary designs.

• Participate actively in a collaborative, design-driven process, contributing structural insight to enhance overall building performance and design quality.

• Execute projects on schedule and within budget, managing priorities and communicating effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Resolve complex structural and design issues independently across multiple project phases, from early design through construction.

• Support construction administration by responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and addressing field issues related to structural design.

• Contribute to the growth and cohesion of the structural engineering team within a regional hub structure, collaborating with colleagues across multiple offices.

• 8+ years of experience in building structural design (not bridge-heavy or roadway).

• Experience delivering mid-scale projects (~$20M - $40M+).

• Ability to work independently across the full project lifecycle.

• Strong knowledge of codes, jurisdictions, and design software.

• PE Certification (Preferred).

• Exposure to mass timber + diverse project types (Preferred).

• Experience mentoring or overseeing junior staff (Preferred).

• Software:
  Revit, AutoCAD, Structural Analysis Tools (ETABS, SAFE, SAP
  2000).

• Revit experience required (at a minimum, ability to review)

• Opportunity to work directly with one of the most awarded global A&E firms in Los Angeles, CA.

• Collaborative, design-driven team working on impactful healthcare, commercial, and workplace interiors.

• Hybrid schedule.

• Exposure to global clients.

• Long-term project opportunities in a diverse range of other project types.

• Supportive studio with strong leadership and diverse design challenges.

• Multidisciplinary environment – work directly with in-house MEP + lighting (not siloed), which leads to stronger designs.

• Better collaboration – engineers are closely integrated with architects + other disciplines (more impact, less handoff work).

• Stronger building knowledge – exposure to full building systems vs just structural scope.

This is a Permanent position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plans
• Discretionary bonuses
• Paid time off (PTO) and parental leave
• Flexible work schedule with remote options on Mondays and Fridays
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Employee discounts on entertainment and…