Principal Structural Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to join our Los Angeles team and play a key leadership role in the development and delivery of major transportation infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading the conceptual, preliminary, and final design of structural systems using industry-standard software
• Acting as a technical lead and subject matter expert across multiple projects
• Reviewing, approving, and guiding design work to ensure compliance with codes and client standards
• Leading project meetings, client engagement, and technical discussions
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence
• Overseeing and assisting on the delivery of projects including preparing and reviewing technical reports, engineering design plans, specifications, cost estimates, and studies and providing design services during construction
• Coinciding with multidisciplinary teams across offices to ensure integrated project delivery
• Supporting project and commercial management, including scope, schedule, and budget oversight
• Participating in site visits and stakeholder coordination across Southern California
• Driving a digital-by-default approach through modern engineering tools and workflows

Candidate Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (ABET-accredited)
• 15+ years of structural engineering experience on infrastructure projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California (or ability to obtain within one year)
• Strong knowledge of relevant codes and standards (AASHTO, Caltrans, AREMA, ASCE, CBC)
• Demonstrated experience with California seismic design and analysis
• Proven ability to lead design for structures using: Reinforced and prestressed concrete, Post-tensioned systems, Structural steel
• Experience overseeing complex designs, calculations, and documentation

Preferred Skills

• Track record of acting as technical lead or project engineer on major infrastructure projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage clients
• Experience mentoring teams and managing distributed project delivery
• Able to balance technical delivery with strategic project oversight

Benefits & Reward

• Comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance
• Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills
• The expected salary for this position is $169,000 - $207,000

Collaboration at Our Core

We believe great ideas happen when we’re together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.