Structural Engineer | Principal

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description : We are looking for a highly-skilled structural engineer with a demonstrated history of success working on health care projects, higher education projects, or existing building seismic evaluation and retrofit projects in California, to join our Orange office.

Ideal Candidate : This position is ideal for an experienced Project Manager who excels in both technical leadership and business development while also being passionate about mentoring staff.

Company Background : Founded in 1940 and headquartered in San Francisco, Degenkolb Engineers has more than eight decades of commitment to innovation, client service, and life-long learning. We deliver customized structural solutions in a variety of practice areas: healthcare, education, science and technology, forensics, construction engineering, and federal buildings. We address every project need whether those needs are meeting stringent codes, meeting a bottom line, sticking to a hard construction schedule, or developing a structural system that creates a landmark.

Compensation and Benefits : The pay rate for this position, across the listed offices, generally ranges between $198,000 and $216,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to pay transparency laws. Actual pay rates will be based on various factors, including location, company geographic differentials, education level and candidate qualifications.

Benefits include health and life insurance, commuter benefits, paid parental leave, 401(k) with company Profit Sharing contribution, employee ownership in a privately held stock plan, financial support for professional activities, company holidays, and a generous paid time off program.

Culture : We offer focused professional development within a highly supportive and transparent environment, a flexible hybrid work schedule and a fun office environment! Our firm is highly collaborative and filled with experts who are united by a passion for industry involvement, pride in company ownership, and respect for our personal lives. We also offer opportunities for committee participation and leadership, and a pay scale set at the 75th market percentile. To learn more, please visit our website:

Job Description : Principals are leaders of the firm and are expected to mentor and develop technical staff, effectively manage engineering projects, and successfully develop client relationships and obtain projects.

Responsibilities :

• Lead and direct the project team from conceptual design through construction administration.
• Keep group staff fully utilized while maintaining a high staff effective multiplier.
• Supervise staff and coordinate activities of project managers.
• Guide project teams to meet/exceed client expectations of quality and service.
• Lead staff development opportunities to ensure skills are acquired to support firm growth.
• Confidently communicate key messages and expectations with clarity and transparency.
• Model, promote and hold others accountable to a culture of teamwork, inclusion, collaboration and respect.
• Serve as a technical leader in the firm.
• Maintain a target client base that will permit the achievement of annual project manager revenue goals.
• Initiate and maintain relationships with key contacts to market firm's reputation and support business development efforts.
• Identify opportunities and help secure new or add-on work at existing clients.
• Address and resolve quality issues.
• Hold a leadership role in professional activities related to structural or earthquake engineering.

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering required (MS degree in Structural Engineering preferred).
• Minimum of 13 years of education and engineering experience in the structural, seismic, or forensic engineering fields beyond BS degree.
• California Civil Engineering license required. (Registration as a Structural Engineer in California preferred.)
• Minimum of 5 years of project management and structural, seismic, or forensic experience to assure both technical and management competence at this level.
• A target client base that will permit the achievement of annual project manager revenue goals.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Desired Qualifications :

• MS degree in Structural Engineering.
• Registration as a Structural Engineer in California.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience managing technical staff.
• Experience in post-earthquake reconnaissance and/or research related to structural, seismic, or forensic engineering.
• Active participation in professional or client-based activities.

Application Process : Click the Apply Now button. Please submit your resume and a targeted cover letter describing the alignment of your background with this position.

Degenkolb Engineers complies with Equal Opportunity Employer guidelines, meaning we do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where a wide range of perspectives, skills, and experiences are welcomed and respected.