Structural Project Engineer Job Sacramento area,California USA,Engineering

Locations: Santa Monica, CA | Sacramento, CA

Overview

Structural Project Engineer, Santa Monica or Sacramento, CA

HGA is a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, and planning firm seeking a creative and driven Structural Project Engineer to join our collaborative team in either our Santa Monica or Sacramento office. We're looking for a design-oriented
, technically proficient individual who thrives in a team-focused, interdisciplinary environment.

In this role, you'll contribute to innovative, high-impact projects across a wide range of building types. You'll help solve complex structural challenges with thoughtful, forward-thinking solutions that support our commitment to design excellence, performance, and sustainability.

We believe great design and great engineering go hand in hand. We foster a collaborative culture where curiosity, creativity, and diverse perspectives lead to meaningful impact—for our clients, our communities, and each other.

HGA supports continuous learning and professional growth by encouraging our engineers to work across multiple market sectors, including: cutting-edge laboratories; world‑class healthcare; facilities; academic campuses and performance venues; museums, civic buildings, and corporate headquarters.

We are deeply committed to advancing sustainability, not only by meeting our clients' goals, but by helping to lead the industry forward. Through ongoing research and innovation, we aim to move beyond net‑zero energy toward net‑positive performance and significant reductions in embodied carbon, supported by our active participation in the SE 2050 Challenge
.

As the demand for sustainable, high-performance environments continues to grow, we prioritize data‑driven design strategies that deliver measurable results. Our goal is to create buildings that perform better, last longer, and give back to our clients, our communities, and planet.

In this role you will

lead structural engineering design efforts on diverse building projects;

collaborate closely with architects and engineers across disciplines;

be responsible for planning, coordinating, mentoring, and assigning engineering tasks to other structural engineers on the team and contribute to team development;

oversee structural personnel workplans for multiple projects and develop fees for new services and marketing proposals;

keep the design team Project Manager informed of structural progress and communicate any changes in project schedule, services, and scope;

perform structural analysis, calculations, design and detailing of various building framing and foundation systems, in a variety of material types, and in accordance with applicable codes;

be responsible for the development and completion of project structural drawings and construction documents;

function as the primary structural engineering contact during the construction administration phase, including attending coordination meetings, reviewing shop drawing submittals, responding to RFIs and field inquiries, and conducting site visits for structural observation and field reports;

collaborate with structural engineers across offices through virtual teaming, knowledge sharing, and cross‑office project support to address structural design needs and foster continuous learning and consistency firm-wide; and

participate in construction administration and site observations.

You will need to have

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering from an accredited university;
Master's degree preferred
8‑10 years of experience in the structural design and analysis of steel, concrete, masonry, and wood building structures, with a focus on laboratory, healthcare, corporate, commercial, and educational facilities
Licensed Professional Engineering (PE) and Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) in California required
Extensive knowledge of California Building Code (CBC), ASCE 7 & ASCE 41, ASIC, ACI, NDS, and other applicable codes and standards
Proficient in the use of structural analysis and design software such as ETABS, SAP, SAFE, RAM, RISA, Enercalc, or similar software
Exceptional planning and organizational skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
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