Project Engineer | Structural
HybridSan Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Develop structural design criteria and systems, perform analyses and code evaluations, and prepare foundation, framing, and detail plans. Coordinate structural requirements with architectural, mechanical, electrical, and civil disciplines while leading production efforts and overseeing EITs and designers. Communicate directly with clients, consultants, and contractors to present technical recommendations, lead site investigations and field observations, and support Construction Administration by reviewing shop drawings and responding to RFIs. Mentor junior engineers and assist with project planning, staffing, and fee development. Review structural documents for accuracy and constructability, travel occasionally for client-facing activities, and contribute to proposals and business development. This role supports significant projects across federal, healthcare, aviation, and commercial sectors within a flexible hybrid schedule of three office days and two remote days.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related discipline with a structural emphasis
- Active Professional Engineer license
- At least seven years of structural engineering experience within the architecture, engineering, or construction industry
- Experience designing a variety of building types and structural systems
- Strong working knowledge of applicable building codes and standards, including ACI, AISC, NDS, and ASCE
- Experience preparing coordinated structural drawing packages using Revit
- Proficiency with structural analysis and design software, such as RISA-2D, RISA-3D, RAM, and related concrete foundation design programs
- Experience with structural calculations, technical reports, specifications, and construction documents
- Strong written, verbal, organizational, and presentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound technical judgment, and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- Travel occasionally for project-related and client-facing activities
Desired Qualifications
- Experience estimating structural engineering hours and developing project fees
- Understanding of project management fundamentals, including scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and risk
- Experience leading portions of complex building projects from design through construction
- Demonstrated success mentoring junior engineers and coordinating technical teams
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