Structural Engineer

Job Title

Structural Engineer 5

California Statewide – available in Irvine, Los Angeles, Carlsbad, Sacramento and Concord offices.

Responsible for creating structural analyses and designs for reinforced concrete, structural steel, reinforced masonry, and other metal structures ranging from basic to high complexity to meet client project requirements.

Duties include:

• Directing the development of models, drawings, and specifications.
• Reviewing draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations and signing off on completed designs.
• Coordinating designs with other engineering disciplines.
• Ensuring firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
• Performing structural condition assessments and confined space entries.
• Contributing to the firm’s technical knowledge base by developing white papers and design documentation for new or special case designs.
• Submitting technical papers and designs for publication to technical journals.
• Collaborating with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposals (RFPs).
• Reviewing draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices.
• Meeting with current and potential clients to review their current and future design needs.
• Attending conferences, symposia, and other events to promote the firm’s products and services.
• Providing technical guidance and training to junior staff and mentoring them for future growth within the discipline and firm.
• Supervising the work of junior engineers on project work as needed.
• Performing other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Architectural or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Seven years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• SE license – preferred.
• Experience working on water/wastewater and/or dam related projects.

Professional Engineer

Regular

Approximately 15%

No – this position does not support sponsorship.

• Strong knowledge of computer-assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
• Expert knowledge of engineering principles of design.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ability to arrange and layout structural systems and elements for strength, stability, constructability, and construction economy.
• Strong knowledge of engineering analysis/design software (e.g., Revit, STAAD, RISA).

CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Minimum: $104,562

Maximum: $182,978

The pay range is a good‑faith estimate based on geographic location and reflects all experience levels for this position.