Associate Principal/Principal for Education and Civic Practice

Degenkolb EngineersAnaheim, CA
$176,000 - $220,000Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an accomplished structural engineering leader with deep experience in the Education and Civic sectors to join our Orange or Los Angeles office as an Associate Principal or Principal. This role will lead complex design-build projects, new design and seismic evaluation and retrofit work for civic and university facilities, while helping grow Degenkolb’s market presence in Southern California. This role is ideal for an experienced Project Manager and technical leader who combines strong client relationships and business development capabilities in higher education (university and community college) with a passion for mentoring and developing staff. Candidates interested in growing into broader firm leadership are especially encouraged to apply.

Requirements

  • Accomplished structural engineering leader
  • Deep experience in the Education and Civic sectors
  • Experienced Project Manager
  • Technical leader
  • Strong client relationships in higher education (university and community college)
  • Business development capabilities in higher education (university and community college)

Nice To Haves

  • Candidates interested in growing into broader firm leadership

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex design-build projects
  • Lead new design for civic and university facilities
  • Lead seismic evaluation and retrofit work for civic and university facilities
  • Help grow Degenkolb’s market presence in Southern California
  • Mentor and develop staff

Benefits

  • health and life insurance
  • commuter benefits
  • paid parental leave
  • 401(k) with company Profit Sharing contribution
  • employee ownership in a privately held stock plan
  • financial support for professional activities and lifelong learning
  • company holidays
  • generous paid time off program
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