Structural Project Engineer
About The Position
LPA is seeking a passionate and ambitious Structural Project Engineer to join its high-performing, multidisciplinary design team. The role provides the opportunity to shape projects at every stage of the design process across LPA’s wide-ranging practice areas, working collaboratively with architects, designers, project managers, and other experts. The engineer will help lead structural project design, prepare design and construction documentation, research products and construction methods, and lead construction administration. LPA is an integrated design firm with offices in California and Texas, focused on creating sustainable, forward-thinking spaces. The firm describes its culture as collaborative and supportive, with opportunities for mentorship, career development, in-house training, continuing education, and professional development grants. The position is eligible for an annual bonus and includes a benefits package. Salary is based on factors including geographic location, skills, education, experience, and project complexity.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in all phases of building design.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Proficiency in RAM, RISA, and ETABS.
- Well-developed technical, structural, code, and detailing skills, with a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality documentation.
- Interest in and commitment to multidisciplinary design, collaboration, and contributing to an inclusive team environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with an interest in communicating technical concepts clearly and collaboratively throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ability to lead structural design projects with mentorship and guidance from the Project Manager, while also providing direction, support, and mentorship to less-experienced team members.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering.
- Structural Engineering (SE) license.
- Experience with Revit.
Responsibilities
- Work in unison with Project Architects, Project Designers, and Project Managers to lead the project design process.
- Prepare documentation for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
- Conduct quality control research on products and construction methods related to projects.
- Lead the construction administration process.
- Lead structural design projects with mentorship and guidance from the Project Manager.
- Provide direction, support, and mentorship to less-experienced team members.
Benefits
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Retirement and financial planning.
- Wellness initiatives.
- Flexible work/life programs.
- Annual bonus eligibility.
- 8 paid hours of volunteer time each year.
- Mentorship from Managing Directors, Design Directors, and senior team members across disciplines.
- Career development support, including professional development grants and in-house training.
- Ongoing education through LPA+U courses and Tech Talks.
- Opportunities to propose and lead projects that impact the local community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
