Structural Project Engineer

Stratus Team • Concord, CA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Stratus is an integrated, multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm serving public- and private-sector clients nationwide. The Structural Project Engineer plans, designs, and supports the construction or repair of buildings and infrastructure, ensuring structures and systems are assembled correctly. The role is suited to an engineer who can take projects from concept through occupancy with little oversight, work directly with clients, navigate jurisdictional requirements, and design projects autonomously using current technology. An industrial background, such as work involving chemical plants, steel mills, or manufacturing plants, is desirable.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) credential required.
• Ability to plan, design, and support building or infrastructure projects, ideally with little oversight.
• Ability to work with clients, navigate jurisdictional requirements, and design projects autonomously.

Nice To Haves

• Structural emphasis in civil engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Working knowledge of STAAD Pro, RAM Elements, or RISA 3D.
• Working knowledge of Autodesk products, such as CAD and Advanced Steel.
• Experience designing structural systems using multiple materials, including concrete, steel, masonry, and wood.
• Industrial engineering background, such as experience related to chemical plants, steel mills, or manufacturing plants.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, calculations, and specifications, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project goals.
• Perform structural analysis using software and classical hand calculations.
• Develop working knowledge of building codes, including state-specific codes, IBC, and ASCE.
• Work with designers and drafters to produce construction drawings and specifications.
• Conduct field investigations and assessments to document existing conditions.
• Prepare detailed reports, structural assessments and analyses, and repair recommendations.
• Provide construction-phase services, including submittal reviews and responses to contractor requests for information (RFIs).
• Meet project budgets, schedules, and performance criteria in collaboration with multiple team members and disciplines.
• Travel as required, primarily within the continental United States, approximately 10%.

Benefits

• Learning and development, including education and professional licensing.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability and long-term disability.
• Voluntary life insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid holidays.
• Competitive paid time off plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level