Structural Project Engineer Jobs in California

Structural Project Engineer

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

Our office in San Diego, CA is looking for an experienced Structural Engineer to perform building design and evaluation in industries such as Life Sciences, Data Center, Tech, Civic, Education, Mixed-use, and Healthcare.

The Structural Project Engineer serves to participate in the development of structural drawings while applying building code provisions and interpreting material design standards.

In this role, you will:

• Manage structural engineering tasks
• Develop structural drawings, Revit models and reports
• Utilize design software such as RISA, Enercalc, RAM, Bluebeam, and REVIT to produce construction drawings
• Apply building code provisions and interpret material design standards
• Maintain awareness of the production schedule for responsible task(s)
• Review completed tasks at key intervals for accuracy and completeness
• Perform administration tasks during the construction of a project as assigned by senior engineering staff including submittal review and responses to field questions
• Communicate with other disciplines and project team members to ensure overall project coordination
• Participate in team and company-wide meetings to discuss project issues, coordination with other disciplines and technical issues
• Foster awareness of the importance of growing and maintaining client relationships and the basic concept of business development
• Be responsible for the production of engineering documents such as reports, calculations, and drawings that are complete and technically accurate
• Supervise and mentor Staff Engineers and CAD staff
• Handle interactions with the client regarding technical design issues, coordination of document preparation, and submittal schedules
• Track project costs and meet contractual obligations within the stated terms with an emphasis on efficiency

You will be a great fit if:

• You have 5-10+ years of related experience in building design
• You demonstrate strong interest in sustainability in the construction industry
• You have an accredited BS or MS degree in Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering/ BS degree in Civil Engineering with completion of relevant coursework in Structural Engineering
• You have a PE license
• Structural license in State of California preferred
• You have experience with Revit and other engineering software such as ETABS, RAM, RISA, or others
• Experience with Steel, Concrete, and Wood-framed design
• Experience with Building Information Modeling
• Experience with Building Structure design
• Experience with high seismic (SDC D, E or F), high wind, and/or blast-resistant design a plus

Skills/abilities:

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Ability to evaluate structural systems and members using both calculator methods and structural analytical software
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to problem solve and collaborate on innovative solutions
• Ability to work in team environment
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
• Travel to out-of-town projects or meetings may be required

Location: San Diego, CA

Hybrid work schedule

Travel: 10% National

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $105,000 - $140,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice

Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

Experience

5 - 10 years: You have 5-10+ years of related experience in building design

Education

Bachelors or better in Structural Engineering or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Professional Engineer

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