Structural Engineer Jobs in California

Job Summary:

The Part Time Senior Structural Engineer will work collaboratively to support clients and internal teams within complex multi-discipline engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have a rich history in delivering electrical/mechanical/structural/civil engineering design projects and a keen interest in design, construction, financials, contracts, and schedules. They will also support consulting/assessment services, as needed. The Senior Engineer will execute engineering design for a diverse range of building types facilitating client meetings, partnering closely with other engineering and/or architecture team members, as well as contractors, installers, and utilities. The ideal candidate should have the ability to design new systems or find solutions for existing system upgrades.

This position serves as a California-licensed Structural Engineer in responsible charge of structural engineering projects. This is a part-time, as-needed position (up to 16 hours per week) intended to provide technical oversight, quality assurance/quality control review, engineering consultation, and responsible-charge services for structural engineering projects performed by the Bureau Veritas Architecture & Engineering team and will be responsible for signing and sealing structural engineering documents prepared under their responsible charge in accordance with California laws and regulations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Structural Engineer of Record (SEOR) and Engineer in Responsible Charge for assigned projects. Review, approve, sign, and seal structural calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, and other engineering documents prepared under their supervision and responsible charge.

• Provide professional engineering oversight and assume responsibility for the technical accuracy, code compliance, and completeness of structural engineering deliverables issued under their license.

• The Senior Structural Engineer will support structural engineering projects involving new construction, tenant improvements, seismic retrofits, structural modifications, and existing building evaluations.

• The Senior Structural Engineer will perform structural design and detailing for a variety of structural systems including structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, wood framing, PT concrete, cold-form metal framing, and shallow/deep foundation systems in accordance with applicable building codes, industry standards, and client-specific requirements. Project may include commercial, educational, industrial, municipal, mixed-use, parking, and public sector facilities.

• The Senior Structural Engineer may conduct site investigations, field observations, structural assessments, and engineering evaluations of existing structures to determine structural adequacy, identify deficiencies.

• The Senior Structural Engineer will develop and review structural engineering deliverables, including calculations, drawings, specifications, shop drawing submittals, deferred submittals, and engineering reports.

• The Senior Structural Engineer will serve as Engineer-of-Record responsible for signed and sealed engineering documents prepared under their responsible charge. Experience with codes and standards including IBC, CBC, ASCE 7, ASCE 41, ACI, AISC, TMS, and NDS is required.

• They will consult on engineering design for a wide range of projects and work with other engineers, architects, project managers, and construction professionals as needed to create and/or modify design parameters.

• The Senior Engineer will be required to delegate work to and review design plans and documents prepared by CAD Operators, Designers, Senior Designers, and Engineers.

• The Senior Engineer will act as the engineer-of-record (EOR) as a licensed professional engineer to stamp & sign required plans and reports under their responsible charge.

• Ensure all completed projects comply with relevant codes, regulations, and quality standards.

• Stay current with industry trends, new materials, and innovative design techniques.

• Protects operations by keeping company information confidential. Use of professional discretion and judgement is mandatory.

• Demonstrates BV’s guiding principles in support of the company's strategic goals.

• Follows all documented policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions applicable to the position and support of BV's quality standards and strategic initiatives.

• Maintains safe and clean work area by complying with all procedures, rules, and regulations.

• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

There are no supervisory responsibilities for this part time opportunity.

Skills:

• Experience with structural analysis and design software such as SAP2000, RAM Structural System, ETABS, RISA, Enercalc, and SAFE.

• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.

• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.

• Highly collaborative spirit and experience working in a team.

• Problem-solving skills to quickly address issues that arise on-site and keep projects on track.

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and standard operating procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, peers, and technical field staff.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in operating a computer, have knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, and project management software, including AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Suite and business specific software and other project-specific applications.

• Understanding construction materials and methods, environmental concerns, cost estimating, and industry standards.

• Experience with structural analysis and design software such as SAP2000, RAM Structural System, ETABS, RISA, Enercalc, and SAFE.

Competencies:

• Time management skills

• Active listening skills

• Critical thinking skills

• Problem solving skills

• Oral and written communication skills

• Ability to motivate, develop, and direct people

• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.

• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

• Ability to successfully work from remote location.

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.

• Must have a cell phone and supply your own internet service.

Education, Certifications & Experience:

• Required: Structural Engineer (SE) license in the state of California. Additional state reciprocity/comity SE licenses preferred.

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in related engineering field required; minimum of 8 years of related experience.

• Required: Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of California. Additional state reciprocity/comity PE licenses preferred.

• Required: 2+ years’ experience in project management including supervisory responsibilities.

• Required: Proficiency in AutoCAD and creation of engineering construction documents.

• Required: Familiarity with California projects and codes.

• Valid driver's license required with no significant motor vehicle report (MVR) points/violations (clean driving record).

• Employees who incur $2,000 or more per year in company-related travel expenses will be required to obtain a Corporate Credit Card. Employees who incur less than $2,000 per year in company-related travel expenses will be required to have sufficient personal credit to cover their business travel costs.

Physical & Environmental Conditions:

While performing the onsite/field duties, the employee is required to:

• Walk (material part of an 8-hour workday, up to 3 to 4 continuous hours at one time.)

• Stand (material part of an 8-hour workday, up to 3 to 4 continuous hours at one time.)

• Sit, Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to observe basement and grade-level crawl spaces, and/or to read equipment data plates when necessary, and/or measurements.

• Climb and balance stairs.

• Climb and balance various types of ladders to access flat roofs/hatch access.

• Repetitive use of hands/fingers for keyboard interaction (frequently).

• Reach with hands and arms.

• Talk and hear (communicate with onsite contact).

• Vision (close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus).

• Lift and or move (occasionally up to 40 pounds).

• Operate an electronic tablet or mobile phone in the field for live data collection.

• Operate a computer (up to 100% of workweek).

• Operating a motor vehicle.

• Ability to successfully work from remote location.

While performing the office/offsite duties of this job:

• Operate a computer (up to 100% of workweek).

• Regularly required to use hands.

• Repetitive use of hands/fingers for keyboard interaction (frequently).

• Talk and hear.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.

• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• The noise level in the home or company office environment is usually quiet.

Travel Requirements:

Travel by Plane, Motor Vehicle, Train (up to 15% of the time) to client sites across the U.S. Overnight stays away from home are common, and weekend travel may occasionally be required to meet project deadlines. Onsite visits can occur up to one continuous week at a time.