Associate Structural Engineer - Licensed - AEC Consulting

Marx Okubo and Assoc.•Huntington Beach, CA

26d•$120,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a trusted national architecture/engineering/construction consulting firm, Marx Okubo works with real estate owners, investors, and lenders—at every point of the property lifecycle—to evaluate their building projects, solve complex challenges and implement tailored solutions. We value technical proficiency, innovation, dedication, and achievement as well as collaboration, both within our organization and in our client interactions. Our work covers most commercial building types, including multi-family, office, retail, industrial, mixed use, and hotel/hospitality. We are currently accepting applications for an Structural Engineer at an Associate level to join our team in Southern California (Huntington Beach or Pasadena). Our expected starting annual salary range is $120,000 -$135,000, plus discretionary bonuses. This role is on a hybrid schedule with 2 days in the office each week, local and regional travel to sites as needed, and work from home.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering
Licensed as a professional engineer (PE) in the state of California
Minimum five (5) years of industry-related experience at a structural engineering consulting firm
Technical level of understanding of building types and lateral load-resisting systems
Understanding of hazardous structural features and site seismic hazards
Adequate understanding of building materials, construction processes and methods
Ability to perform services of the organization independently and with limited supervision
Ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated leadership and project management successes
Ability to communicate in a professional manner, remain organized, and multitask
Decision-making and problem-solving experience in a technical role
Proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
Current knowledge of building codes including CBC, ASCE-7, ACI, and AISC

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in structural/seismic engineering
Licensed as a professional engineer (PE) in other states or ability to obtain the license in other states
Licensed as Structural Engineer (SE) in the state of California
Current knowledge of ASTM E2557, ASTM E2026, ASCE-41, and FEMA P-154
Proficiency in RISA-3D, Enercalc, and other structural analysis software
Familiarity with Quire, Plan Grid, BOX, AutoCAD, and Revit
Experience with structural repair and seismic retrofit design

Responsibilities

Act as technical team member and small project lead for our clients' commercial structures. Our work covers most commercial building types, including multifamily, office, retail, industrial, and hotel/hospitality.
Collaborate with clients, internal team, consultants, and site contact, and be responsible for overall understanding of the client's project(s)
Review and assess existing building construction and condition
Review and analyze construction documents including structural calculations, drawings, and specifications
Perform seismic risk and property condition assessments
Prepare and present detailed formal reports
Perform structural analysis and create details for small-scale structural repairs and seismic retrofit projects
Assist with forensic structural investigations by analysis of defects, failure, and collapse, investigate causation, timing, damage assessment, repairability, and code compliance