Associate Structural Engineer

Job Summary: Facilitate the design and engineering of structural systems for building structures and facilities from pre-schematic phase through construction closeout.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, schedule and organize detailed phases of structural engineering projects to include seismic evaluations and upgrades of existing buildings using standards such as ASCE 41.
• Perform and review complex structural calculations and analysis for new building design to California building codes based on advanced theoretical knowledge of civil and structural engineering principles and concepts.
• Manage multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects with minimal supervision from senior technical staff.
• Oversee work of junior engineers, designers and/or BIM drafters in production of structural construction documents including drawings, specifications, bidding, and construction administration for projects.
• Determine project design decisions based on client and project requirements, such as load requirements, governing codes, architectural constraints, operational constraints, fabrication and erection requirements.
• Develop technical skills of junior staff with empathy and a genuine interest in the career progression of colleagues.
• Perform complex structural calculations by applying appropriate system concepts and layouts.
• Review RFI’s, submittals, and other construction related documents.
• Prepare client proposals including scope, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• Maintain close relationship with client during project development, execution, and completion.
• Lead or participate in client and design team meetings as well as plan review and approval processes.
• Pursue business development efforts.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Structural Engineering and 8 - 15+ years relevant experience with a stable history.
• California Professional Civil or Structural Engineering license.
• Experience in the seismic design, seismic evaluation and retrofit of existing buildings in regions of high seismicity.
• Ability to perform complex structural calculations such as linear and nonlinear analysis with minimal direction.
• Demonstrated design skills with steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures.
• Knowledge of some or all modeling applications: ETABS, RISA, RAM, Revit, MathCAD, SAP2000, AutoCAD, and Tekla

Desired  Qualifications:

• California Structural Engineer License.
• Active participation in professional activities related to structural or earthquake engineering.
• Proficiency with one or more of the following software programs: Python, Rhino, or Grasshopper.
• Participation in project teams for delivering complex HCAI projects.
• Experience supervision, coordinating, or mentoring junior staff.

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. We offer a well-defined career path, focused professional development, opportunities for committee participation and leadership, a mentorship program, variety in work assignments, a comprehensive benefits package, and a pay scale set at the 75th market percentile.

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