Senior Structural Engineer - Sports & Community Facilities

Overview

Ready to level up your structural engineering career - and make it count for your community?

We’re looking for a talented Senior Engineer who’s passionate about innovative design and ready to lead projects that bring people together. If you’ve got 6+ years of experience and a drive to create extraordinary structures for sports and community spaces, let’s talk!

Who We Are: Holmes US is a structural engineering firm with offices across the West Coast and roots in New Zealand. We’re known for taking on projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible and bring communities together through meaningful design.

Our team creates spaces where people come together to cheer, play, and connect. From regional community hubs to professional athletic venues, Holmes combines creativity and collaboration with engineering excellence.

Your Impact:

• Lead project teams from concept through construction on sports and community facilities
• Develop innovative structural solutions for community centers, school sports complexes, collegiate athletic venues, and professional facilities
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships, ensuring projects are functional, sustainable, and impactful
• Mentor rising engineers and foster a collaborative environment aligned with Holmes' commitment to growth
• Drive quality control and technical excellence across diverse project types
• Shape project scope and resources to balance creativity, budget, and performance requirements

• 6+ years in structural engineering consultancy, with experience in sports, recreation, or community facilities
• SE license (or PE license with active pursuit of SE)
• B.S. or M.S. in Structural Engineering
• Experience working across a variety of materials, including steel, concrete, timber, and light gauge steel
• Strong seismic and wind design experience
• Advanced skills in ETABS, SAP, RISA, or similar structural analysis software
• A knack for leading teams, mentoring others, and coordinating across multidisciplinary project teams
• Excellence in both technical and communication skills

• Lead the design of venues where memories are made
• Work on diverse sports and community facilities—from K-12 complexes to professional arenas
• Create lasting gathering spaces that serve communities for generations
• Access cutting-edge design tools and approaches
• Balance new construction with seismic retrofits

• Lead project teams and mentor rising engineers
• Regular professional development opportunities
• Build lasting relationships with clients, architects, and community stakeholders
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration on industry-leading projects

• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Work-life balance that we actually take seriously
• Supportive, collaborative culture
• Regular team events and activities

• Hybrid work model
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability and other voluntary plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare
• Health Savings Account
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time off - Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, Family Leave for new parents, and Community Service time
• Paid Holidays
• Pre-Tax Commuter Transit
• 401(k) retirement savings with Company contribution
• Company sponsored events
• Diversity / Inclusion programs and initiatives

Holmes is committed to building teams as diverse as the communities we serve. We provide equal support and opportunities for all our people to thrive, grow, and develop. Dream big – we’ll help you get there.

Ready to design venues where champions are made and communities come together? Apply at our careers page.