Senior Structural Engineer

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients’ greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The San Diegooffice of SmithGroupis looking for aSenior Structural Engineerto join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Provide leadership of structural engineering team on large and complex projects.
• Perform structural analysis, design and documentation of buildings, site structures, architectural features and complex projects involving interdisciplinary project teams. Waterfront and marine structure experience is a plus.
• Develop structural designs for structures of various materials that experience multiple loading conditions that could include extreme loading (high wind, heavy snow, high seismic, blast, progressive collapse, etc.)
• Create and develop innovative planning and design concepts for projects through collaboration with architectural design leaders.
• Independently assess design requirements, determine level of effort and provide input on scheduling and fees. Manage and monitor structural and budget performance of projects.
• Revise, review, and coordinate construction documents (drawings and specifications) to meet project requirements.
• Lead quality assurance reviews of projects developed by other teams.
• Direct and manage team’s construction administration including site visits as required for observation, answering contractor questions, or representing the owner in reviewing completed work.
• Prepare presentation drawings, assist in developing proposal materials and participate in presentations both internally and externally.
• Supervise, mentor and train Structural Engineers, CAD/Structural techs, interns and junior staff.
• Work with discipline leadership to grow the structural engineering group in local office/region.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering with a concentration in Structural Engineering or equivalent. Master’s degree in Structural or Architectural Engineering preferred.
• 15+ years of structural and civil engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) required. Structural Engineer (SE) licensure preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with team members in other disciplines, consultants, and clients.
• A working knowledge of the design and construction process, project administration and administration procedures.
• Proficiency with Structural Analysis Programs and the Microsoft Office Suite, experience with CAD and/or REVIT is a plus.
• Interest in and active participation in professional societies a plus.

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $129,000 to $179,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role, please create a profile and apply!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this Application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@smithgroup.com.