Associate Principal - Structural Engineering

Trueline's client, a respected and design-driven structural engineering consulting firm, is seeking an Associate Principal - Structural Engineering to join their team in Los Angeles, CA. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a California-licensed SE who thrives on complex building design, team mentorship, and client engagement, and who is ready to play a visible role in shaping high-impact projects across the region.

• Lead structural design efforts for large, technically complex steel and reinforced concrete building projects
• Oversee structural analysis, calculations, and preparation of construction documents
• Provide hands‑on technical direction for seismic design, evaluation, and retrofit initiatives
• Guide and mentor engineers and BIM professionals to ensure quality and performance
• Partner with architects, contractors, and consultants to support coordinated project delivery
• Serve as a senior point of contact for clients, building long‑term, trusted relationships
• Support business development efforts including proposals, pursuits, and interviews
• Ensure compliance with California building codes and regulatory agency requirements

• 12+ years of structural engineering experience focused on building design
• Deep experience designing large steel and reinforced concrete structures
• Proven ability to lead project teams and deliver complex building projects
• Strong client‑facing experience with a track record of relationship development
• Advanced expertise in structural analysis and building systems
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Authorization to work in the United States

• Experience with DSA and HCAI projects
• Background in seismic evaluation and retrofit using ASCE 41
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering from a US university
• Subject matter expertise in a specific building type or structural system

• Base salary range of $160,000 - $190,000 plus performance‑based bonus
• 401(k) with 3% employer contribution plus 50% match on employee contributions up to an additional 2%
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick leave, and year‑end office closure
• Flexible schedule with remote work on Fridays
• Parking or public transportation stipend
• Modern office with ergonomic workstations and collaborative amenities
• Wellness initiatives and team‑building events

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal‑opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.