Structural Engineer with CA PE or SE License

Job Description

Job DescriptionStructural Engineer

Location: Newport Beach, CA
Salary: $100,000 – $150,000/year

Design Structures That Shape the Future

Join a respected structural engineering firm known for delivering innovative, reliable solutions across complex projects, including healthcare, institutional, residential, commercial, and high-tech facilities.

This is an opportunity for a skilled Structural Engineer to take ownership of challenging projects, work alongside experienced professionals, and contribute to designs that prioritize safety, performance, and long-term value.

What You’ll Do

• Lead structural engineering design and project management for building infrastructure projects.
• Design new structures using concrete, CMU, steel, wood, metal studs, and mass timber.
• Perform seismic evaluations, upgrades, and retrofit analyses using advanced modeling tools.
• Develop adaptive reuse strategies for existing structures.
• Prepare structural drawings, specifications, reports, and contract documents.
• Provide construction administration support through site visits and quality assessments.
• Manage client relationships and serve as a key project contact.
• Mentor junior engineers and drafters.
• Support project execution to ensure work is delivered on schedule, within budget, and meets quality standards.
• Participate in office initiatives, marketing efforts, and team growth discussions.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering (or foreign equivalent).
• 5–10 years of structural engineering experience.
• California PE or SE license required.
• Experience with structural design, seismic evaluation, and project management.
• Proficiency with structural analysis and design software such as RISA, EnerCalc, SAFE, SpColumn, ETABS, or SAP2000.
• Knowledge of building codes and standards including CBC, CEBC, ASCE 7/41, ACI, AISC, NDS, and TMS.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and presentation skills.