Take Your Design Career to the Next Level
Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Design team is looking for you! From bridge and structural engineering to civil, electrical, mechanical, and process engineering, Kleinfelder's collaborative Design Services create synergy across multiple disciplines.
Step into Your New Role
Kleinfelder's SoCal Area is hiring a Structural Engineer to join our team in San Diego, CA! In this role you will work on diverse projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, apply your technical expertise to deliver efficient solutions!
Responsibilities:
- Perform structural analysis for a variety of building-type structures using advanced software or hand calculations. Calculations produced will be neatly prepared and organized for efficient checking by others and efficient use by drafters for preparing CAD drawings and as a deliverable when required.
- With some assistance from senior level staff, prepare detailed engineering plans, details, and specifications for a variety of building projects.
- With some assistance from senior level staff, prepare knowledgeable formal structural technical reports.
- Perform site structural observations to verify conformance to structural plans and specifications.
- Perform condition assessment site visits to investigate and assess existing aging structures requiring repair and make recommendations.
- Review shop drawings and other construction phase submittals and respond to RFIs.
- Clearly and confidently communicate with key members of the project including, clients, architects, contractors, and senior staff.
- Stay up-to-date with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Prioritize safety in all aspects of engineering and field work.
- Conduct oneself in an ethical and professional manner.
- Some travel may be required.
Requirements:
- 4-8 years of experience in structural engineering (Building Structures).
- Professional Civil Engineering License a plus with desire to obtain a Structural Engineering (SE) License in the near future.
- Proficient use of RISA 3D, SAP 2000, ETABs, Structure Point, Mathcad or MS Excel or similar software to perform structural analysis.
- Knowledge of the latest building codes and material design standards including but not limited to California Building Code, ASCE 7, ASCE 41, ACI 318, AISC, TMS, etc.
- Proficient in design of structural steel, reinforced concrete, and masonry structures. Liquid retaining structures, wood and cold-formed steel design experience is a plus.
- Experience in analysis of structures governed by high wind or high seismic loads.
- Experience in analysis of equipment anchorage and utility supports for seismic loads.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Based in or willing to relocate to San Diego County, California.
- Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and positive attitude to adapt to new challenges.
- Must have own transportation and valid drivers license to perform site visits.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with an emphasis in structures. Master's degree preferred.
Move Forward with Kleinfelder
Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.
Progress with an Employer that Values You
Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:
Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $75,000 - $102,000
Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.
