Structural Project Engineer

Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company•Oakland, CA

3d•$105,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Salas O’Brien is seeking an experienced Structural Project Engineer for its Oakland or San Diego, California offices. The role supports building design and evaluation across industries including life sciences, data centers, technology, civic, education, mixed-use, and healthcare. The engineer participates in developing structural drawings, applying building code provisions, and interpreting material design standards. The position also includes managing engineering tasks, producing technically accurate engineering documents, coordinating with project teams and clients, and supervising and mentoring staff. The work is on a hybrid schedule and includes 10% national travel.

Requirements

5–10 or more years of related experience in building design.
Accredited BS or MS degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering, or a BS in Civil Engineering with relevant Structural Engineering coursework.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience with Revit and engineering software such as ETABS, RAM, or RISA.
Experience designing with steel, concrete, and wood framing.
Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM).
Experience with building structure design.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to evaluate structural systems and members using calculator methods and structural analytical software.
Clear, concise, and professional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to problem-solve and collaborate on innovative solutions.
Ability to work in a team environment and on multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining expected quality.
Ability to travel to out-of-town projects or meetings as required.

Nice To Haves

Structural license in the State of California.
Strong interest in sustainability in the construction industry.
Experience with high-seismic design (SDC D, E, or F), high-wind design, and/or blast-resistant design.

Responsibilities

Manage structural engineering tasks.
Develop structural drawings, Revit models, and reports.
Use design software such as RISA, Enercalc, RAM, Bluebeam, and Revit to produce construction drawings.
Apply building code provisions and interpret material design standards.
Monitor production schedules for assigned tasks and review work at key intervals for accuracy and completeness.
Perform construction-phase administration as assigned by senior engineering staff, including submittal reviews and responses to field questions.
Coordinate with other disciplines and project team members.
Participate in team and company-wide meetings concerning project issues, interdisciplinary coordination, and technical matters.
Foster awareness of client relationship development and the basic concepts of business development.
Produce complete and technically accurate engineering documents, including reports, calculations, and drawings.
Supervise and mentor Staff Engineers and CAD staff.
Interact with clients on technical design issues, document preparation coordination, and submittal schedules.
Track project costs and meet contractual obligations efficiently.
Travel to out-of-town projects or meetings as required.