Senior Professional Engineer, Structural - SE

TKDA•Riverside, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

TKDA is hiring a Senior Professional Engineer, Structural, to join its Facilities Engineering team in Riverside, California. The role supports facilities projects across California, Washington, Oregon, and other western markets, working with architects, engineers, and designers across multiple disciplines from concept through construction. The position offers opportunities to develop technical expertise, take on project responsibilities, and grow project management skills within a collaborative, employee-owned firm. The work is hybrid, with employees in the office Tuesday through Thursday and working from home Monday and Friday. The role includes occasional travel, site visits, and field verification, and may involve leading or supporting structural-only and multidisciplinary projects through construction administration. The listed base salary range is $123,000–$173,000 for candidates with 10–20 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities; additional compensation may include the TKDA ESOP, bonuses, and paid overtime. Employment is contingent on a standard pre-employment background screening. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis.
California Structural Engineer (SE) registration, plus Washington SE registration or the ability and commitment to obtain it within one year of employment.
Five or more years of structural design experience supporting facilities projects.
Experience designing steel, concrete, masonry, and precast structural systems.
Proficiency with structural analysis software such as RISA-3D and/or RAM Structural System.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering and architectural teams throughout project delivery.
Strong communication skills and ability to interact effectively with clients, contractors, and project team members.
Ability to travel up to 10% for project meetings, site visits, and construction observation activities.
Authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer registration in multiple states.
Structural Engineer licensure in California, Washington, and/or Oregon.
Experience managing projects and coordinating client relationships.
Experience preparing fee proposals and responding to RFPs.

Responsibilities

Design structural systems for facilities projects across the Pacific Northwest and western United States.
Prepare structural calculations, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates.
Develop detailed drawings and models using AutoCAD and Revit.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver integrated, high-quality designs.
Participate in model reviews and clash detection efforts.
Conduct occasional site visits and field verification of existing structures.
Perform condition assessments and support construction observation activities.
Build relationships with clients, project teams, and contractors throughout project delivery.
Lead or support structural-only and multidisciplinary projects from planning and design through construction administration.
Continue developing technical leadership and project management skills.