Structural Engineer Associate

About the role

This position requires the candidate to live in or relocate to the Los Angeles, CA area.

Requirements

• Three (3) years full-time paid professional structural engineering experience
• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in structural engineering or civil engineering with specialization in structural engineering courses

Qualifications

• Emphasis on school building construction is preferred
• Possession of a Certification as a Professional Engineer (PE) recognized by the State of CA Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists is preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs moderately complex structural engineering work including the preparation, analysis and review of design plans, specifications, estimates and reports to comply with guidelines set by federal, state and local agencies
• Performs contract administration in the review of structural services required of engineering consultants and architects and makes appropriate revisions and recommendations
• Prepares structural design plans and specifications, quality assurance plans, conceptual and detailed cost estimates and other reports necessary for the construction, maintenance and operation of various concrete, structural steel, timber, masonry, metal, timber structures and other related materials
• Assists in the review of project status, initiates change and provides advice and assistance to structural designers and other engineering and design staff
• Assists in the review of structural plans and specifications, design and mathematical calculations in the completion of structural engineering projects and assignments as well as creating cost and expenditure requirements for alternate means of construction
• Assists in the review of completed structural work for conformance to recognized standards and feasibility of construction as well as completeness and accuracy
• Assists in the design and layout of foundation, floor, wall and roof framing plans for major building structures
• Makes recommendations to contractors, architects, engineers and construction inspectors on structural issues during construction
• Analyzes environmental impact reports, negative declarations and soils tests data to make appropriate recommendations for foundation design
• Prepares feasibility reports and preliminary design for proposed structures and facilities under construction
• Performs site investigations and prepares scoping reports and recommendations
• Performs other related duties as assigned