Structural - Sr Project Engineer

HOK Human Resources•Los Angeles, CA

44d•$130,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

HOK is seeking a Senior Project Engineer responsible for delivering large building projects, managing and mentoring engineers in a particular discipline, developing concepts and budgets, and producing designs. The role combines project engineering with project management and technical improvement initiatives, with approximately 90% of time devoted to project engineering and 10% to project management and technical improvement. The engineer leads project engineering for large or complex projects from concept and schematic design through construction documents, construction, and commissioning. The role also supports design reviews, client engagement, site assessments, construction reviews, project quality and budget performance, staff mentoring, and business development. Performance is evaluated on project results, design quality, delivery, team cohesion, client satisfaction, repeat business, and contributions to new work. Discipline-specific expertise is required. For structural engineering, the posting emphasizes seismic engineering, structural analysis software, and steel and concrete superstructure design, including long-span or high-rise work. HOK offers a hybrid work environment and a range of benefits and professional development support. The expected annual salary range is $130,000 to $170,000, based on experience, qualifications, education, and location.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering.
At least 10 years of project engineering experience from concept through opening, including completed high-profile projects.
Expertise across the applicable engineering discipline, including a track record of successful major projects over $100 million and at least one major project over $250 million.
Experience leading or working in integrated teams.
Experience designing and delivering LEED Gold or Platinum projects.
Experience with architecturally significant buildings.
For structural engineers: seismic engineering experience, including through construction.
For structural engineers: proficiency with analysis programs such as SAP, ETABS, SAFE, GSA, or similar.
For structural engineers: experience engineering steel and concrete superstructures, including long-span or high-rise structures.
Ability to work creatively to solve complex problems.
Expertise in current sustainable technologies applicable to the engineering discipline.
Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD.
Licensed SE if a structural engineer in states that require an SE license; PE or CE / PE in other states.
NCEES record allowing registration in any state.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.
Experience with potential project types in commercial, corporate, institutional and civic, justice, aviation, and healthcare sectors.
For mechanical engineers: experience with Thermal Comfort Modeling is a plus.
For mechanical engineers: natural ventilation design is a plus.
For electrical engineers: experience with architecturally significant buildings, controls and commissioning, central plants, multiple emergency generator systems, and mission-critical buildings preferred.

Responsibilities

Look for ways to improve engineering design and design processes within the discipline.
Guide development of Revit tools to improve productivity.
Contribute to project management and technical improvement initiatives, including manpower estimates, project communications, budget monitoring and inputs, deliverable organization, and project delivery standards.
Develop typical details, specifications, drawing standards, and Revit standards in coordination with the BIM team.
Monitor industry and technology trends and recommend changes to approaches and services.
Improve analytic processes, documentation, common solutions, and critical solutions.
Foster strong external and internal client service.
Lead project engineering for large or complex projects from concept and schematic design through construction documents, construction, and commissioning.
Provide design input and review other engineers’ projects.
Attend client meetings and promote positive relationships with current and prospective clients.
Participate as a team member, contribute ideas and solutions, and lead on issues where appropriate.
Conduct site surveys to establish renovation engineering strategies and document and evaluate existing systems.
Visit construction sites to review quality, progress, and compliance with specifications and standards.
Review projects at all design stages and ensure delivery is timely, high quality, and within budget.
Mentor engineering staff on projects.
Support business development as needed, including preparing project descriptions, presenting work at industry events, and preparing discipline-specific fee estimates and assumptions for potential projects.