Structural Design Engineer

Summary

Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Structural Design Engineer to join their growing team in Concord, CA. This is an excellent opportunity for an entry to mid-level engineer with 5–10 years of structural engineering experience who is looking to work on a diverse portfolio of commercial, residential, hospitality, and specialty projects.

The ideal candidate will have experience performing structural analysis and design for a variety of building materials and systems, while collaborating with internal teams, clients, and project stakeholders throughout all phases of design and construction. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative and technically challenging projects in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Structural Design & Engineering
  • Perform structural engineering calculations and analysis for a variety of project types
  • Design structural systems utilizing concrete, steel, wood, masonry, and cold-formed steel
  • Develop creative and practical engineering solutions for complex structural challenges
  • Prepare structural drawings, calculations, and technical documentation
• Project Coordination
  • Coordinate with architects, contractors, consultants, and project teams throughout the design process
  • Support project delivery from conceptual design through construction completion
  • Collaborate closely with senior engineers and other team members to ensure high-quality project delivery
• Construction Administration & Site Support
  • Conduct site inspections and field observations to verify construction compliance and structural integrity
  • Assist with construction administration activities, including reviewing submittals and responding to RFIs
• Client Relations
  • Build and maintain strong client and consultant relationships
  • Communicate effectively with project stakeholders throughout all phases of construction

Project Experience Includes

• Parking structures
• Theaters and entertainment venues
• Theme park structures
• Pre-fabricated curtain wall systems
• Multi-family residential developments
• Hotels and hospitality projects
• Seismic retrofit projects
• Commercial and retail buildings

Qualifications & Requirements

• Required:
  • 5–10 years of structural engineering experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
  • Experience designing structural systems using concrete, steel, wood, masonry, and/or cold-formed steel
  • Strong understanding of structural analysis and design principles
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Highly self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Preferred:
  • Master of Science degree in Structural Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required
  • Experience with structural engineering software such as RISA-3D and ETABS
  • Experience with site inspections and construction administration