Senior Structural Engineer

About the role

Buro Happold is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our talented and inclusive hybrid Structural Engineering team in Los Angeles, CA. As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will have the opportunity to apply your technical knowledge of structural design across a portfolio of ground-breaking projects in the US and globally. Expect the exceptional—from the projects you will work on to the clients we work with, career-defining opportunities, and an inclusive, diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and verification of detailed engineering designs, drawings, documents, and specifications
• Undertake detailed engineering design for gravity and lateral systems of building structures
• Take the lead in managing project development and deliverables with the team
• Review project work and deliverables to meet high-quality standards against project schedules
• Guide and help develop less experienced team members to achieve project success and team goals
• Create 3D structural analysis models using commercial software, including RAM, SAP, ETABS, SAFE, etc.
• Set up, manage, and review job/project administrative systems, including planning and monitoring job resourcing/expenditure
• Under guidance of project leadership, attend and participate in meetings with clients and other design team members

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in innovative structural building engineering design
• Relevant master's degree
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; Structural Engineer (S.E.) is a plus
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of US Building Codes and Professional Standards with expertise in seismic design
• Broad structural design knowledge from working on a wide range of projects
• Experience with a wide range of materials, including the design of steel, concrete, and mass timber building structures
• Confident and proactive character with the ability to accept a high degree of responsibility in a team-based organization, combined with the ability to work independently
• Experience in performance-based seismic design and seismic devices (base isolation, hysteretic/viscous dampers, etc.) is a plus
• Good working experience with BIM tools such as REVIT
• Passion for sustainability and reducing the environmental impact on projects
• Experience with or willingness to learn computational design methods using Rhino and Grasshopper is a plus

Benefits

• Salary range of $95,000 to $115,000, determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and experience
• Generous benefits package
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Generous PTO (4 weeks) in addition to 10 paid holidays
• 401k with company match
• Hybrid working (minimum of 3 days/week in office) and summer hours
• Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
• Connection to a global network of experts on the forefront of industry initiatives
• Access to wide-ranging learning and development opportunities
• Support for diverse company culture through engagement with our Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, Buro Happold Women's Network, and Black at Buro Happold Employee Resource Groups

Buro Happold values flexible working patterns and welcomes applications from those seeking flexibility in their careers. We are committed to changing the lack of representation of marginalized groups in the built environment and encourage underrepresented individuals to apply.