Structural Engineer | Senior Engineer

Company Background

Founded in 1940 and headquartered in San Francisco, Degenkolb Engineers has more than eight decades of commitment to innovation, client service, and lifelong learning. We deliver customized structural solutions in a variety of practice areas such as healthcare, education, science and technology, forensics, construction engineering, and federal buildings. We address every project need whether those needs are meeting stringent codes, meeting a bottom line, sticking to a hard construction schedule, or developing a structural system that creates a landmark.

We’re hiring at the senior engineer level in our San Diego, LA, and Orange locations.

Lead structural design from concept through construction, applying advanced engineering principles to complex building projects in high seismic regions. Collaborate with clients and guide project teams to deliver innovative, practical solutions.

Experienced, licensed California Structural Engineer with 5–7+ years in seismic design and diverse structural systems. Passionate about mentoring junior staff and driving projects forward with technical expertise and client focus.

The annual salary range for this position, across the listed offices, generally ranges between $120,000 and $137,000. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the California Pay Transparency Law. Actual pay rates will be based on various factors, including company geographic differentials, education level and candidate qualifications.

Benefits include health and life insurance, commuter benefits, paid parental leave, 401(k) with company profit sharing contribution, employee ownership in a privately held stock plan, financial support for professional activities, company holidays, and a generous paid time off program.

We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule and a fun office environment. Our firm is highly collaborative and filled with experts who are united by a passion for industry involvement, pride in company ownership, and respect for our personal lives. You will benefit from focused professional development within a highly supportive and transparent team environment. We also offer opportunities for committee participation and leadership, variety in work assignments, and a pay scale set at the 75th market percentile.