Structural Project Engineer III

Full-Time | Location: Sacramento, CA | Hybrid Position

Salary Range: $130,000 to $170,000

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Come grow your career with Mackenzie.

Mackenzie’s California presence is expanding with the growth of our Sacramento office. We are seeking a highly experienced structural engineering leader (SE required) with 10–20 years of experience to join our team. This full-time role is suited for a self-motivated professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about leading teams and delivering high-quality projects.

This position involves guiding and mentoring engineering staff while partnering with department leadership on strategic initiatives and business development. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to contribute to both project execution and the continued growth of the structural department.

This role is ideal for a motivated leader interested in helping build and grow a new office presence, through establishment of a strong and collaborative team environment, involvement in staffing, business development, and client engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee structural projects from conceptual planning through design, documentation, and construction administration.
• Serve as the structural engineering lead and engineer of record on complex and/or large-scale projects.
• Collaborate with Architects, Interior Designers, Civil Engineers, Landscape Architects, and MEP consultant teams on projects.
• Perform and oversee structural gravity and lateral design calculations across a wide variety of project types.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and lead the structural design team, including mentoring and supervising junior engineers.
• Manage structural project scope, schedule, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution.
• Support Structural Department leadership in implementing corporate strategy and advancing discipline-specific initiatives and unified practice standards.
• Assist in operational management efforts for the structural department, including staffing coordination, recruitment, and hiring.
• Foster staff development by supporting mentorship, growth opportunities, and a positive team environment.
• Participate in proposal preparation and business development efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
• Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• 10 to 20 years of structural engineering experience with relevant project types.
• Structural Engineering (SE) license required.
• Advanced working knowledge of seismic design and applicable building codes (ASCE 7, ASCE 41, ACI, AISC, etc.).
• Experience with OSHPD/HCAI projects is preferred.
• Experience with steel design and interest in manufacturing and semiconductor facility projects is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate the production of complete construction document packages for medium to large-scale projects.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects through all phases, including construction contract administration.
• Experience developing and maintaining project specifications.
• Previous experience leading and mentoring staff.
• Ability to think and work across disciplines and support a unified project delivery process.
• High level of emotional intelligence with strong communication and listening skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and commitment to achieving results.
• Open to new ideas, challenges, and continuous improvement. 

Salary Range: $130,000 to $170,000

Benefits

At Mackenzie, we invest in the well-being of our employees, both in and outside the workplace. Over the course of 60+ years in business, Mackenzie has created a vibrant employee culture.

By providing support for young families, and a transition plan for those nearing retirement, we nurture professional development through every stage of a long career.

We foster an active culture, engaging in our community and taking advantage of local sports, recreational, and cultural events. 

Mackenzie offers:

• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance Coverage
  • Cigna Traditional PPO
  • Cigna High Deductible Health Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
  • Health
  • Dependent Care
• Paid Time Off
  • Typical Paid Holidays
  • Two Floater Holidays
  • 18 days of Paid Time Off earned per year
  • Paid Volunteer Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Transportation Benefits Options
• Company-Funded Profit-Sharing Plan/Employee 401k
• Bonus Programs
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Options through Mutual of Omaha

At Mackenzie, we work a hybrid office schedule; all staff work in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with an option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.