Structural Engineer - Scale Commercial Buildings - HYBRID

About The Opportunity

Highly respected structural engineering firm with decades of leadership is seeking a licensed Structural Engineer to join its San Diego office. This firm is recognized as a trusted partner for technically demanding projects across sectors such as healthcare, life science, hospitality, complex commercial, K-12, and higher education.

Location: San Diego, CA

Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid

Salary: 90‑130k + OT + Bonus

Experience Level: 5–10 years

• Contribute to structural design and analysis of a wide range of building types, including hospitals, research labs, schools, and urban commercial developments
• Prepare calculations, drawings, specifications, and construction documents tailored to project type and code requirements
• Collaborate with architects, consultants, and internal project teams to develop innovative, buildable solutions
• Participate in construction administration, site visits, and problem‑solving during the build process
• Engage with permitting and regulatory processes, including HCAI compliance for healthcare projects
• Grow into project leadership roles by taking ownership of technical execution, coordination, and client communication over time

• BS in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• 5–10 years of experience in structural building design, ideally with exposure to multiple building types or sectors
• PE
• Familiarity with design standards across healthcare (HCAI), education, and commercial sectors
• Strong command of analysis tools such as RISA, ETABS, SAP
  2000, or RAM
• Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD for structural documentation
• Strong communication and organizational skills; client‑facing experience is a plus
• Self‑motivated, curious, and ready to grow into a leadership track
• U.S. work authorization required

• Competitive salary and annual performance‑based bonus
• Hybrid work flexibility (San Diego‑based)
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision
• Paid time off and holidays
• Full support for SE licensing, continuing education, and professional memberships
• Direct access to firm leadership and mentorship from experts in healthcare, education, and high‑performance building design
• A long‑term growth path with increasing responsibility, client exposure, and project ownership

If you're ready to work on some of the region’s most meaningful and complex buildings—and want to grow into a leader along the way—we encourage you to apply.