Structural Project Engineer

Overview

HGA is hiring a Structural Project Engineer in Santa Monica! We’re looking for a design‑oriented, technically strong Structural Project Engineer who thrives in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment. In this role, you’ll work on innovative, high‑impact projects across diverse building types, helping solve complex structural challenges with forward‑thinking, sustainable solutions.

At HGA, great design and great engineering go hand in hand. Our culture values curiosity, creativity, and diverse perspectives, and we support continuous learning across multiple sectors—from cutting‑edge labs and world‑class healthcare facilities to academic, cultural, civic, and corporate environments. We are deeply committed to advancing sustainability and reducing embodied carbon through research, innovation, and active participation in the SE 2050 Challenge.

As demand grows for high‑performance, data‑driven environments, we focus on strategies that deliver measurable results—creating buildings that perform better, last longer, and positively impact clients, communities, and the planet.

• 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.
• Participate in construction administration and site observations.

• 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 state of 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.
• Self‑motivated and proactive, with a strong willingness to take initiative and embrace new challenges.
• Effective at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, consultants, and clients, to develop integrated design solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to lead client meetings and present technical concepts clearly.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, schedules, and deliverables concurrently.
• A passion for creating innovative and enduring design solutions.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and adapt to varying management styles.

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