Associate Principal/Principal for Education and Civic Practice
About The Position
Degenkolb Engineers is seeking an accomplished structural engineering leader with deep experience in the Education and Civic sectors to join their 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
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering required (MS degree in Structural Engineering preferred)
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in the structural and seismic engineering fields.
- California Civil Engineering license required. (Registration as a Structural Engineer preferred.)
- Established relationships within the Southern California AEC and design-build community.
- Demonstrated success developing client relationships and generating project opportunities.
Nice To Haves
- MS degree in Structural Engineering.
- California Structural Engineer license.
- Minimum 4-6 years of experience leading and managing technical staff.
- Experience in post-earthquake reconnaissance and/or structural engineering research.
- Active participation and leadership in professional or industry organizations.
Responsibilities
- Lead project teams from project selection, conceptual design and through construction administration.
- Oversee project delivery, staffing, utilization, and financial performance.
- Mentor, develop, and supervise technical staff and project managers.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, inclusion, and technical excellence.
- Serve as a technical leader and trusted advisor within the firm and for our clients.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships to support repeat business and new opportunities.
- Identify and secure new work with existing and prospective clients.
- Ensure project quality and resolve technical or client-service issues.
- Maintain active leadership in professional organizations related to structural and earthquake engineering.
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
- a generous paid time off program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
