Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Salary: USD
100000 - USD
150000 per annum

Our client is a well-established and growing structural engineering consulting firm specializing in a diverse portfolio of projects across Southern California. Their team works on commercial developments, seismic retrofit programs, mixed-use projects, and residential structures, providing innovative engineering solutions from concept through construction.

We are seeking a licensed Structural Project Engineer who enjoys a combination of engineering design and field-based work. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of projects while serving as a technical resource during construction. The ideal candidate will be comfortable collaborating with design teams, contractors, and project managers while helping ensure projects are executed according to engineering intent.

• Perform structural observations and site visits on active construction projects throughout the greater Los Angeles region.
• Review structural and architectural plans to evaluate field conditions and construction progress.
• Coordinate with project managers regarding project scope, schedules, and site-specific requirements.
• Schedule and communicate with general contractors to arrange site observations.
• Document field conditions through photographs and detailed observation reports.
• Prepare site observation reports following each visit.
• Collaborate with contractors and internal engineering teams to resolve field-related challenges.
• Develop sketches and technical solutions to address construction issues as they arise.
• Conduct follow-up visits to verify that identified deficiencies have been properly corrected.
• Organize travel schedules and site itineraries to maximize efficiency and productivity.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Active California Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Ability to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings.
• Experience with commercial, seismic retrofit, mixed-use, or residential projects preferred.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work both independently in the field and collaboratively within a project team.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as required.
• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity to work on a wide variety of challenging structural projects.
• Exposure to both design and construction-phase engineering.
• Clear path for professional growth within a rapidly expanding engineering practice.
• Collaborative team environment with experienced engineering professionals.
• Multiple Southern California office locations offering flexibility and regional project exposure.