Project Engineer - Structural Focus
Full-Time | Location: Gardena, CA
Position Description
Structural Focus is seeking Project Engineers to join our team!
Since 2001, our Los Angeles firm has designed several million square feet of new structures and rehabilitated hundreds of existing buildings, including many designated National Historic structures. Whether the projects involve adaptive re-use, detailed laboratories, acoustically sensitive post-production facilities, performance spaces, education facilities, or corporate headquarters, the Structural Focus team provides a comprehensive effort to achieve project goals and create the facility envisioned—on time and on budget.
If you are interested in designing creative spaces for high-profile clients like Netflix, Google, Amazon Studios, and more, Structural Focus is the place for you!
In this role, a Project Engineer provides technical services across multiple projects, supervises and mentors junior technical staff, continues personal growth in technical, project management, and professional expertise, and actively participates in business development activities.
Position Duties
- Execute advanced technical tasks while overseeing, coordinating, and thoroughly reviewing junior staff work for technical accuracy and compliance with quality control standards.
- Manage and track project budgets.
- Assist Project Managers with drafting proposals, developing scopes of work, and creating task lists for technical staff.
- Maintain daily contact with assigned technical staff to discuss work progress, provide technical direction, and offer ongoing mentorship.
- Maintain top-tier client service by responding to communications promptly.
- Participate quarterly in client development activities, maintain regular contact with potential clients, and pursue new business opportunities.
- Actively participate in professional organizations (e.g., SEAOSC, EERI, AISC) and join at least one professional committee related to structural or seismic engineering.
- Take responsibility for in-house activities focused on firm improvement and regularly attend staff meetings.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in the structural/seismic field.
- Education: B.S. degree in Civil Engineering and M.S. degree in Structural Engineering (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Licensure: Registration as a Structural Engineer (SE) in the State of California.
- Technical Skills: Technical competence with demonstrated ability to perform complex structural calculations, work independently with minimal direction, and effectively break down projects into specific engineering tasks.
- Code Knowledge: Extensive working knowledge of applicable California State and City codes and regulations.
- Communication: Proven ability to communicate effectively with design teams, clients, contractors, and government officials.
- Physical Capability: Ability to conduct site visits and structural inspections, which may require climbing ladders/scaffolding, walking long distances, or entering areas with limited egress/confined spaces.
Benefits
- Professional Growth: The company puts a high value on professional development and invests in your professional growth through company-sponsored training, technical seminars, and industry organization involvement.
- Inclusive Culture: A collaborative, diverse, and inclusive workplace culture that values employee input at all organizational levels.
- Insurance: 100% coverage of medical, dental, and life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Retirement Planning: Access to a 401(k) plan, profit-sharing program, and bonus opportunities based on the firm’s profitability.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedule with the option to work from home 2 days per week.
- Paid Continuing Education: Budgeted company-paid time annually to attend continuing education classes, seminars, or presentations.
How to Apply
If you are ready to build your career on high-profile, innovative projects in a collaborative, inclusive work environment, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter via our website.