Our client is a well-established and growing structural engineering consulting firm specializing in a diverse portfolio of projects across Southern California. Their team works on commercial developments, seismic retrofit programs, mixed-use projects, and residential structures, providing innovative engineering solutions from concept through construction.
We are seeking a licensed Structural Project Engineer who enjoys a combination of engineering design and field-based work. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of projects while serving as a technical resource during construction. The ideal candidate will be comfortable collaborating with design teams, contractors, and project managers while helping ensure projects are executed according to engineering intent.
Responsibilities
- Perform structural observations and site visits on active construction projects throughout the greater Los Angeles region.
- Review structural and architectural plans to evaluate field conditions and construction progress.
- Coordinate with project managers regarding project scope, schedules, and site-specific requirements.
- Schedule and communicate with general contractors to arrange site observations.
- Document field conditions through photographs and detailed observation reports.
- Prepare site observation reports following each visit.
- Collaborate with contractors and internal engineering teams to resolve field-related challenges.
- Develop sketches and technical solutions to address construction issues as they arise.
- Conduct follow-up visits to verify that identified deficiencies have been properly corrected.
- Organize travel schedules and site itineraries to maximize efficiency and productivity.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
- Active California Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Strong structural engineering design background.
- Ability to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings.
- Experience with commercial, seismic retrofit, mixed-use, or residential projects preferred.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work both independently in the field and collaboratively within a project team.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as required.
Benefits / Growth Opportunity
- Competitive compensation package
- Opportunity to work on a wide variety of challenging structural projects.
- Exposure to both design and construction-phase engineering.
- Clear path for professional growth within a rapidly expanding engineering practice.
- Collaborative team environment with experienced engineering professionals.
- Multiple Southern California office locations offering flexibility and regional project exposure.
If you're a licensed structural engineer looking for a role that combines technical design expertise with real-world construction involvement, we'd love to speak with you. Please apply directly or reach out for a confidential discussion.
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