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Job Summary: Facilitate the design and engineering of structural systems for building structures and facilities from pre-schematic phase through construction closeout with limited direction from senior technical staff.
Responsibilities:
- Determine project design decisions based on client and project requirements, such as load requirements, governing codes, architectural constraints, operational constraints, fabrication and erection requirements.
- Apply advanced theoretical knowledge of civil and structural engineering principles and concepts.
- Oversee work of junior engineers, designers and/or drafters in production of structural construction documents including drawings, specifications, bidding, and construction administration for projects.
- Develop technical skills of junior staff with empathy and a genuine interest in the career progression of colleagues.
- Perform structural calculations by applying appropriate system concepts and layouts.
- Review RFI’s, submittals, and other construction related documents.
- Manage multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects with minimal supervision from senior technical staff.
- Participate in developing client proposals including preparing scope, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
- Maintain close relationship with client during project development, execution, and completion.
- Participate in client and design team meetings as well as plan review and approval processes.
- Pursue business development efforts.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Structural Engineering and 5 - 7+ 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.
- Familiarity with California Building Codes and ASCE 41 Standards.
- Knowledge of some or all modeling applications: ETABS, RISA, RAM, Revit, MathCAD, SAP2000, AutoCAD, and Tekla
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Preferred 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 supervising, coordinating or mentoring junior staff.
Why Join Us:
- We’re an employee-owned firm built on collaboration, technical excellence, and respect for life outside of work. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals who are deeply engaged in the industry and invested in developing others.
- We offer a clear career path supported by structured professional development, mentorship, and opportunities to lead through committees and firm initiatives. With exposure to a diverse range of projects, you’ll build both depth and breadth in your experience.
- Our compensation philosophy targets the 75th market percentile, and employee ownership gives you a direct stake in the firm’s long-term success.
Compensation & Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth.
- Health and life insurance
- 401(k) with company profit sharing
- Employee ownership in a privately held stock plan
- Generous paid time off and company holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Commuter benefits
- Financial support for professional development and industry involvement
Degenkolb Engineers complies with Equal Opportunity Employer guidelines, meaning we do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. And we go beyond the laws - we are truly committed to increasing the diversity of our team and we value the different perspectives, skills, and experiences it brings to our firm.
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