Staff Structural Engineer

About the role

VSE is a structural engineering company of 17 located in NW Berkeley focused on sustainable and low carbon structural design solutions, including specializing in deep green and natural building systems. VSE works on a large variety of residential new builds and remodels, ADUs, commercial TI, and mid-rise mixed use projects throughout the Bay Area and the United States and occasionally abroad. VSE also engages in code development for alternative materials, research, and product development.

Responsibilities

• Design of residential and commercial buildings (both remodels and new construction)
• Design using standard structural engineering materials (wood, concrete, steel, etc.)
• Sustainable structural design, working with materials such as straw bale, cob, adobe, rammed earth and bamboo
• Structural design and drawing development using software such as Enercalc, Risa 3D, AutoCAD, and Revit
• Working with many types of clients, including owners, contractors and architectural design firms
• Managing your own work on a project from start to finish
• Local site visits are regularly required
• Opportunities to engage with social media and similar outreach may be available if there is interest

Requirements

• Industry design experience (2–5 years preferred)
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in civil engineering
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Interest in sustainable design
• Strong grounding in engineering principles and good communication skills

Qualifications

• Field practice experience (preferred)
• EIT or PE license (preferred)
• Revit experience (preferred)
• Master's degree (preferred)

Pay

$90,000.00 – $125,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule

Full-time, in-person, Monday through Friday, minimum 30 hours per week. Work location: Berkeley, CA 94710.