Senior Structural Project Manager

About the FirmThis is a well-established structural engineering firm operating at a national scale, with a deep specialization in education-sector work across California. The team has extensive experience delivering K-12 and higher education projects through DSA, and rounds out its portfolio with healthcare, commercial, government, and sports and entertainment work. The culture is built around collaboration, engineer development, and delivering quality outcomes for clients. This is a firm that takes its work seriously without taking itself too seriously.

About the RoleThis firm is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer ready to step into a leadership capacity and take meaningful ownership of projects from schematic design through construction administration. The bread and butter here is California education work -- K-12 campuses, higher education facilities, and the DSA process that comes with them. If you've spent time in that space and want to go deeper with a team that knows it well, this is a strong fit. You'll interface directly with clients and owners, manage project teams, and contribute across a broad range of structural systems. This position is hybrid and based out of Anaheim, CA. Relocation assistance will be considered for candidates currently based elsewhere in the U.S.ResponsibilitiesLead coordination with architects, consultants, and owner representatives throughout the design and construction processManage structural design and documentation to meet project schedules and budget targetsAuthor specifications, perform material and member selection, and complete design calculations across a range of structural systemsReview shop drawings and RFIs, respond to change proposals, and incorporate field changes into project documentsWrite defensible engineering reports, memos, and correspondence for internal and external audiencesConduct site observations during construction and document findings in formal observation reportsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis; Master's degree preferredStructural Engineer (S.E.) license required or actively pursuing; PE considered for strong candidatesMinimum 8-10 years of progressive structural engineering experience3 or more years leading multi-discipline project teams preferredExperience working with the California Division of the State Architect (DSA) is strongly preferred; candidates without DSA experience but with a strong education-sector background are encouraged to applySolid working knowledge of applicable design codes including ASCE, AISC, ACI, MSJC, and NDSProficiency in structural engineering software such as ETABS, SAFE, RISA, RAM, or ENERCALC, plus standard office and markup toolsWhat's OfferedCompetitive base salary ranging from approximately $111K to $166K, depending on experience and location within CaliforniaDiscretionary bonus potential on top of base compensationFull benefits package including medical and financial benefitsHybrid work schedule with flexibility built inRelocation assistance considered for the right candidateA firm with a deep California education portfolio and the reputation to match -- you'll work on projects that matter to communitiesIf you meet the qualifications above and are interested in learning more, don't hesitate to reach out. Confidentiality is always respected.