Sr Structural Engineer

Job Description

Senior Structural Engineer based in Los Angeles or Orange, CA. Responsibilities include developing analytical and design skills with a focus on seismic design, seismic retrofits, and advanced structural analysis methods across a variety of projects such as entertainment, commercial, industrial, government, detention, and parking structures.

• Perform specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment for an experienced engineer.
• Gather and correlate basic engineering data using established procedures.
• Work on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and tests ranging from simple to complex.
• Propose approaches to solve new problems using modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments.
• Identify discrepancies in results.
• Provide guidance to entry‑level engineers.
• Perform work in accordance with the agreed budget and schedule with little supervision.
• Independently perform all tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works.
• Operate at a level requiring developmental experience in a professional position.
• Lead or work independently on moderately sized structural design projects and tasks, while collaborating with more experienced engineers on very large projects.

• Perform structural analysis and design.
• Coordinate work with other design disciplines and prepare contract documents.
• Engage in construction administration.
• Author structural reports, assessments, and studies.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering with 8 years of experience or equivalent.
• U.S. Citizenship due to federal contract/security requirements.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master of Science (structural engineering concentration).
• 12+ years of experience.
• Professional License in California (SE).
• Experience applying major structural design codes (IBC, CBC, ASCE 7, etc.).
• Experience using 3‑D structural analysis software (e.g., ETABS, SAP, RISA, RAM, SAFE).
• Experience designing in steel, concrete, masonry, and timber.
• Experience with wind and seismic lateral design, including retrofits of existing structures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with performance‑based design and ASCE 41 preferred.

This position will not offer sponsorship now or in the future.

Annual salary range: $175,000 – $200,000.

All application information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.