Structural Engineer Associate

Pacifica Services•Los Angeles, CA

59d

About The Position

Performs moderately complex structural engineering work to include the preparation, analysis and review of design plans, specifications, estimates and reports to comply with guidelines set by federal, state, and local agencies. This role involves contract administration for structural services provided by consultants and architects, making necessary revisions and recommendations. The engineer will prepare structural design plans, specifications, quality assurance plans, cost estimates, and other reports for the construction, maintenance, and operation of various structures including concrete, structural steel, timber, masonry, and metal. The position also includes assisting structural designers and other staff with project reviews, changes, and providing advice. Responsibilities extend to reviewing structural plans, specifications, and calculations, creating cost estimates for alternative construction methods, and assessing completed work for conformance to standards and feasibility. The role involves assisting in the design and layout of framing plans for major building structures, providing recommendations to contractors and other professionals during construction, and analyzing environmental impact reports and soil test data for foundation design. Additionally, the engineer will prepare feasibility reports, preliminary designs, conduct site investigations, and prepare scoping reports.

Requirements

Three (3) years full-time paid professional structural engineering experience.
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in structural engineering or civil engineering with specialization in structural engineering courses.

Nice To Haves

Emphasis on school building construction is preferred.
Possession of a Certification as a Professional Engineer (PE) recognized by the State of CA Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs structural engineering work including preparation, analysis, and review of design plans, specifications, estimates, and reports.
Performs contract administration in the review of structural services from consultants and architects.
Prepares structural design plans, specifications, quality assurance plans, conceptual and detailed cost estimates, and other reports.
Assists in the review of project status, initiates changes, and provides advice to structural designers and other staff.
Assists in the review of structural plans and specifications, design and mathematical calculations.
Creates cost and expenditure requirements for alternate means of construction.
Assists in the review of completed structural work for conformance to standards and feasibility.
Assists in the design and layout of foundation, floor, wall, and roof framing plans for major building structures.
Makes recommendations to contractors, architects, engineers, and construction inspectors on structural issues during construction.
Analyzes environmental impact reports, negative declarations, and soils tests data for foundation design recommendations.
Prepares feasibility reports and preliminary designs for proposed structures and facilities.
Performs site investigations and prepares scoping reports and recommendations.
Performs other related duties as assigned.