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The Planet Group

Structural Engineer PE

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A Structural Engineer designs and analyzes engineering and construction projects to ensure they are safe and structurally sound. They often specialize in particular types of structures, such as buildings, bridges, pipelines, industrial, tunnels, vehicles, ships, aircraft, or spacecraft.

$118,829 / year median in California

+8% projected growth

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Civil /
Structural Engineer Location:
Southern California or Greater Houston Area Compensation:
$125,000 - $170,000 + Annual Bonus Are you a Civil or Structural Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and seeing your designs come to life? We are partnering with a well-established engineering and manufacturing organization that designs and delivers critical infrastructure projects across the United States. This is an opportunity to join a growing team where your expertise will directly contribute to large-scale industrial and municipal projects. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, drafters, project managers, and operations teams to deliver innovative, practical, and cost-effective structural solutions. What You'll Do Design steel structures, foundations, elevated platforms, stair systems, and related structural components. Perform structural analysis and engineering calculations in accordance with applicable codes and industry standards. Develop practical engineering solutions for industrial, municipal, commercial, and agricultural applications. Collaborate with drafting, project management, manufacturing, sales, and field teams throughout the project lifecycle. Review engineering drawings and technical documentation for quality, safety, and code compliance. Manage multiple projects while meeting schedules and design objectives. Provide technical support during fabrication, construction, and installation phases. Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, designs, and overall project efficiency. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field. Professional Engineer (PE) license. 5+ years of experience designing steel structures and related systems. Strong understanding of structural steel and concrete design principles. Experience performing structural analysis and engineering calculations. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience with industrial facilities, heavy structures, storage systems, tanks, silos, or similar infrastructure projects. Familiarity with structural design software such as STAAD, InterCalc, or similar tools. Experience with finite element analysis (FEA). Background in manufacturing, design-build, or construction-related environments. Why Consider This Opportunity? Competitive base salary and annual bonus potential. Potential relocation assistance and/or sign-on support for qualified candidates. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Paid time off and paid holidays. Stable organization with long-term growth opportunities. Collaborative, team-oriented culture with direct access to leadership. Opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure projects that support communities and businesses nationwide.
Schedule:
Monday through Friday | Standard Day Shift | Onsite Position If you're looking for an opportunity to apply your structural engineering expertise on meaningful, large-scale projects while continuing to grow your career, we'd like to hear from you. #TPGSJ #EEM #LI-CC1