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Project Structural Engineer – Los Angeles CA

Assist in providing structural engineering calculations and drawings for the current project types as described in the firm summary. Employee will also be responsible for the technical delivery of structural engineering documents with close collaboration with other disciplines and provide assistance with construction administration and construction site observations. The employee is required to collaborate with local building jurisdictions for the purpose of obtaining building permits. Oversight and mentoring will be provided by management for the purpose of bringing the employee into a future management position overseeing entry level engineers.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, Masters degree a plus.

  • Minimum of two years working experience in structural engineering on similar projects as listed in firm summary.

  • PE license preferred.

  • Preferred but not required computer program knowledge in RISA 3D, Microsoft Excel, SAFE, ETABS, Bluebeam, Ram Structural Systems and Enercalc.

  • Ability to accept a high degree of responsibility in a team-based organization, combined with ability to work independently.

  • The applicant will need to have strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

  • Excellent verbal, written and decision making skills within the tasks of executing assignments for Kurt Fischer Structural Engineering.

  • Experience with BIM tools such as REVIT Structural.

Job Requirements

  • Work competently on an individual basis.

  • Undertake detailed engineering design for gravity and lateral systems of building structures from all material types.

  • Communicate directly with clients and building officials.

  • Prepare design development and construction documents.

  • Create and interpret data from 3D structural analysis models using commercial software as listed in qualifications.

  • Keep senior staff informed of important and relevant service/design decisions and the objectives of the clients being achieved.

  • Assist in progressing standards and technical knowledge of office.

  • Willingness to travel up to 15% to ensure adequate support of Kurt Fischer Structural Engineering’s projects

  • Must have valid driver’s license.

Compensation

Salary will be based on experience and education.

Apply for this Position

Please send cover letter and resume to CAREERS@kfseng.com, remember to indicate which position and office location you are interested in applying for. Please also include how you learned about our firm; LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, or a personal recommendation.