Building Systems Group: Senior Structural Engineer

Building Systems Group:
Senior Structural Engineer (8-10 years)

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Rutherford + Chekene (R+C) is one of the foremost engineering practices in California providing structural and geotechnical engineering. Established in 1960, we are committed to hands‑on involvement with our clients and to maintaining a welcoming and collaborative in‑office atmosphere.

The Building Systems Group is our in‑house studio dedicated to tenant improvements, complex remodels, and seismic bracing of MEP distribution systems particularly in healthcare, high‑tech, higher education, and science and technology settings. Our diverse portfolio includes challenging projects from simple interior remodels to complex structural alterations.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work alongside highly regarded structural engineers while working on a variety of interesting and meaningful projects. Our ideal candidate will have an interest in a management career path and a desire to be involved in business development.

• Project and Personnel Management, including maintaining client relationships, project staffing, and staff training
• Design of nonstructural components, including architectural features and components, metal stud framing, equipment anchorage, and seismic bracing of equipment and MEP distribution systems
• Structural evaluation and developing strengthening/retrofit designs
• Extensive coordination and interaction with a variety of clients (architects, contractors, owners)

This role has the potential for growth to a management position to support the expansion of the BSG studio, including involvement in business development.

• A master’s degree in structural engineering, or 5‑year Architectural Engineering degree
• 8 to 10 years of experience working in the building structural engineering field
• California PE license required, SE license or licensure in progress desired
• Strong project management skills
• Experience collaborating with contractors and architects
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills
• Skilled with seismic design of building structures in concrete and steel
• Skilled in seismic design of nonstructural components
• Solid analytical and detailing skills
• Experience with assessment and retrofit of existing buildings (ASCE 41 and CEBC) preferred
• Skilled with RAM, ETABS, SAP
  2000, RISA 3D

• Familiarity with OPDs and OSPs for HCAI (OSHPD) projects
• Knowledge of 3D modeling programs such as Revit, AutoCAD 3D
• Ability to navigate in Navisworks

The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $125,000 before any eligible bonuses. Salaries to be determined based upon geographic location and qualifications.

R+C offers a competitive salary and benefits package: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid personal time off, 401(k), in‑house professional development, and continuing education allowance.

R+C is an equal opportunity employer.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, to  for immediate consideration. The subject line of the email should read:
Building Systems Group:
Senior Structural Engineer (8-10 years) [Candidate Name]