Structural Project Engineer Jobs in San Francisco, CA
Structural Project Engineer jobs in San Francisco concentrate in SoMa, Mission Bay, and the Financial District, across commercial construction, transit infrastructure, and seismic retrofit work. Employers hiring right now include Arup, Holmes US, and KPFF Consulting Engineers. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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DCI Engineers – San Francisco
Ready to take your engineering career to the next level? DCI Engineers is seeking a Structural Engineering Project Manager in our San Francisco, CA office. This is a full-time, in-office position. You’ll apply your structural engineering degree and hands-on experience to lead complex building projects, mentor junior engineers, collaborate across teams, and develop lasting client relationships.
What You’ll Do:
As a Structural Engineering Project Manager, you will lead building projects from start to finish, including:
- Develop, coordinate, and direct the production of engineering project documents
- Prepare fee proposals and contracts
- Develop workload and scheduling projections for project staff
- Oversee calculations, design, and analysis of project elements
- Collaborate with engineers and BIM Designers to coordinate design details and construction document requirements
- Perform or oversee construction observations and prepare reports
- Review shop drawings during construction
- Evaluate additional service requests, manage billing, and coordinate permit responses and construction support
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships
What You Bring:
To succeed as a Structural Engineering Project Manager, you should bring the following skills and experiences:
- California PE license required
- 5-10 years of structural engineering experience, including project management
- 2-3 years of experience managing staff on projects, typically overseeing 4-5 concurrent projects
- Civil Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited university and PE license required
- Experience designing and managing projects using steel, concrete, wood, and masonry
- Experience with building evaluations, renovations, and seismic retrofits
- Skilled in designing all categories of seismic and gravity framing systems across building types and materials
- Strong time management skills and ability to juggle multiple projects
- Experience leading and mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with BIM Designers
- Desire to provide excellent service and build long-term client relationships
- Strong communication skills with clients and internal project teams
Why DCI Engineers
At DCI Engineers, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and a lifestyle you crave. With 20+ offices across the United States and 35+ years of experience, we’ve built a firm that challenges employees to step outside the box, provide creative solutions, and deliver exceptional value to projects.
We foster a supportive and entrepreneurial culture, where mentorship, professional growth, and work/life balance are a priority. Your time outside of work fuels your productivity, creativity, and professional development, and we encourage our employees to pursue it.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary + bonus opportunities
- Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Tax-advantaged savings account options
- Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and supplemental coverage
- 401(k) with annual company contribution
- 8 paid holidays (including 1 floating holiday)
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Paid parental leave
- Commuter benefits (where available)
- Health & Fitness Program
- Cell phone benefit
- Seminar and licensing reimbursements
DCI Engineers – San Francisco
Ready to take your engineering career to the next level? DCI Engineers is seeking a Structural Engineering Project Manager in our San Francisco, CA office. This is a full-time, in-office position. You’ll apply your structural engineering degree and hands-on experience to lead complex building projects, mentor junior engineers, collaborate across teams, and develop lasting client relationships.
What You’ll Do:
As a Structural Engineering Project Manager, you will lead building projects from start to finish, including:
- Develop, coordinate, and direct the production of engineering project documents
- Prepare fee proposals and contracts
- Develop workload and scheduling projections for project staff
- Oversee calculations, design, and analysis of project elements
- Collaborate with engineers and BIM Designers to coordinate design details and construction document requirements
- Perform or oversee construction observations and prepare reports
- Review shop drawings during construction
- Evaluate additional service requests, manage billing, and coordinate permit responses and construction support
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships
What You Bring:
To succeed as a Structural Engineering Project Manager, you should bring the following skills and experiences:
- California PE license required
- 5-10 years of structural engineering experience, including project management
- 2-3 years of experience managing staff on projects, typically overseeing 4-5 concurrent projects
- Civil Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited university and PE license required
- Experience designing and managing projects using steel, concrete, wood, and masonry
- Experience with building evaluations, renovations, and seismic retrofits
- Skilled in designing all categories of seismic and gravity framing systems across building types and materials
- Strong time management skills and ability to juggle multiple projects
- Experience leading and mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with BIM Designers
- Desire to provide excellent service and build long-term client relationships
- Strong communication skills with clients and internal project teams
Why DCI Engineers
At DCI Engineers, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and a lifestyle you crave. With 20+ offices across the United States and 35+ years of experience, we’ve built a firm that challenges employees to step outside the box, provide creative solutions, and deliver exceptional value to projects.
We foster a supportive and entrepreneurial culture, where mentorship, professional growth, and work/life balance are a priority. Your time outside of work fuels your productivity, creativity, and professional development, and we encourage our employees to pursue it.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary + bonus opportunities
- Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Tax-advantaged savings account options
- Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and supplemental coverage
- 401(k) with annual company contribution
- 8 paid holidays (including 1 floating holiday)
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Paid parental leave
- Commuter benefits (where available)
- Health & Fitness Program
- Cell phone benefit
- Seminar and licensing reimbursements
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Who's Hiring
- Arup2
- Holmes US2
- KPFF Consulting Engineers2
- Pse Consulting Engineers2
- Stantec1
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services13
- Construction & Real Estate3
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1
Structural Project Engineer Jobs in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a structural project engineer job in San Francisco?
Focus on employers tied to San Francisco's strongest hiring sectors: commercial high-rise development, public transit expansion, and seismic strengthening of existing buildings. Firms working on projects near Mission Bay, the Transbay district, and Caltrain corridor upgrades hire most actively. Candidates with seismic design experience and familiarity with California Building Code requirements stand out here more than in most U.S. markets.
Which companies hire structural project engineers in San Francisco?
Employers hiring structural project engineers in San Francisco right now include Arup, Holmes US, and KPFF Consulting Engineers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. San Francisco's market is anchored by mid-size structural and civil engineering consultancies, large general contractors, and public agencies running capital infrastructure programs.
Are there remote structural project engineer jobs in San Francisco?
Yes, though with limits since structural project engineering is heavily site-dependent for inspections, coordination, and construction administration. About 33% of structural project engineer openings tied to San Francisco are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, covering roles where analysis, modeling, and drawing production can happen off-site. Design and calculation phases are the most remote-compatible parts of the role in San Francisco.
How can I get a structural project engineer job in San Francisco with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is joining a small or mid-size structural engineering consultancy in SoMa or the Financial District as a junior engineer or EIT. San Francisco firms working on seismic retrofit and adaptive reuse projects often take on recent graduates to support licensed engineers. Internships with SFMTA, the Port of San Francisco, or the Department of Public Works also build the project exposure local employers look for.
Which industries hire the most structural project engineers in San Francisco?
San Francisco structural project engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. The city's ongoing seismic vulnerability programs, dense commercial development pipeline, and major transit capital projects keep demand across those sectors consistently active.
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