Structural Engineer (prospecting)

Job Description

Job Description

A leading design and manufacturing company is seeking a skilled Structural Engineer to support their innovative team. This role is based in the Bay Area with hybrid work arrangements and travel requirements. The position offers a salary range between $130,000 and $170,000 plus equity, focusing on advanced structural design and project management.

Structural Engineer Responsibilities:

• Design foundational and structural components for residential projects, including light-frame wood and steel elements.
• Prepare detailed permit and construction documents for multiple concurrent projects.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and manufacturing teams to ensure coordination and constructability.
• Conduct site visits for inspections, review project submittals, and respond to RFIs.
• Develop engineering tools and systems to streamline design and documentation workflows.

Structural Engineer Qualifications:

• Licensed Civil Professional Engineer in California.
• At least eight years of experience in designing light-framed wood systems and steel components.
• Proficient with BIM software such as Revit.
• Skilled in creating engineering tools, systems, and process improvements.
• Demonstrates strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and ability to work cross-functionally.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

Structural Engineer(Located in Bay area and able to travel to location and Sacramento manufacturing facility when needed) $130-$170K (plus Equity)

Hybrid (one day per week onsite)

What you will be responsible forWe are looking for an experienced structural engineer to join our integrated architecture and engineering team. As a Structural Engineer, your responsibilities will include designing foundations, creating permit and construction documents, and addressing manufacturing and field RFIs for each home. With the opportunity to manage up to 10 projects concurrently, you will contribute to scaling our processes efficiently. You will also play a crucial role in expanding our home product line, which will include designing various components of our home including light-frame wood modules and architectural steel elements.This is a hybrid role working with our remote design team. You may work from our manufacturing facility in Sacramento, our company office in Mountain View, or from home. You must be able to make frequent visits to our project sites in the Bay Area (currently Mountain View, Menlo Park, and San Jose) and occasional visits to our Sacramento manufacturing facility.What you’ll do

• Develop a deep understanding of all aspects of the product, including design for manufacturing, transportation, and assembly.

• Design and document project-specific structural elements, including foundations, for each home project.

• Coordinate with architects and engineers to deliver fully coordinated, constructable designs.

• Perform site observation, review submittals, and respond to manufacturing and construction RFIs.

• Create structural engineering tools, systems, and processes to expedite the design and documentation process.

• Build strong, collaborative relationships with Field, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Design teams.

Who you are

• You have strong technical expertise and can use experience to creatively solve unconventional engineering challenges.

• You are highly detailed and can visualize how all the pieces of a building go together.

• You are a team player who is willing to roll up their sleeves and help others to meet the team’s goals.

• You have the ability to work cross-functionally with teams such as engineering, design, manufacturing and site operations to successfully manage projects from strategy through to execution.

• You have a passion for continuous improvement and want to make buildings better for the people who build them and use them.

Skills & Qualifications

• Licensed Civil PE in California

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in designing light-framed wood systems, architectural steel components such as stairs and canopies, and foundations.

• Ability to apply your expertise in novel ways, exploring new approaches and pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

• Experience with BIM systems such as Revit.

• Experience creating tools and processes for an engineering group.