Senior Engineer - Civil/Structures

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SIA) is looking for a motivated Civil/Structural Senior Engineer to join our Critical Infrastructure Solutions team in our San Diego, CA office. Remote or other office locations (Atlanta, GA, Denver, CO, Sacramento, CA, or San Jose, CA) may be considered.

The Senior Engineer will provide structural engineering consulting services on advanced analysis and design projects under the supervision of senior management. The Senior Engineer will manage medium-sized projects and provide support to other project managers and engineers. Typical assignments involve 3D modeling and engineering design and analysis of various industrial building and non-building structures and nonstructural components. The company operates in a variety of industries including design and maintenance of civil infrastructure, nuclear power, healthcare, dams and waterways, transportation, defense, pressure vessels and piping, and mechanical and electrical equipment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform structural engineering analysis and design of steel and concrete structures, stress analysis of piping and components, and seismic qualification of mechanical equipment, using finite element analysis software or hand calculations
• Prepare technical reports and calculation documents
• Execute complex structural engineering tasks
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate projects of small to moderate scope with limited oversight
• Delegate tasks to other engineers
• Review calculations and analyses from other engineers
• Provide oversight and act as a resource for engineering staff working on managed projects
• Develop positive client relationships
• Represent the company, often as the sole SIA attendee at project meetings
• Implement SIA’s policies on safety and quality control

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• MS in Civil or Structural engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• 5 to 9 years of relevant professional experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience in solid mechanics, steel, concrete, seismic design/analysis, advanced structural analysis, structural dynamics, and use of advanced finite element analysis software platforms
• Knowledge of standard building and material codes (e.g. ASCE 7, IBC, AISC, ACI, AISI, etc.)
• Proficiency in structural engineering or finite element analysis programs (e.g. ANSYS, ABAQUS, SAP2000, LS-DYNA, Matlab, and/or Mathcad)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

• PhD in Structural engineering
• Project management experience
• Experience in drafting modeling software (e.g. AutoCAD/Revit, SolidWorks, or other 3D modeling software)
• Knowledge of industry standards and code (e.g. ICC-ES AC156, IEEE 693, ASCE 41, etc.)
• Advanced education or experience in engineering mechanics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, blast, shock, and impact analysis

Pay Range:
The expected salary range for this role is $86,480 to $108,100 in San Diego, CA; $80,480 to $100,600 in Atlanta, GA; $86,720 to $108,400 in Denver, CO; $88,800 to $111,000 in Sacramento, CA; and $101,760 to $127,200 in San Jose, CA. Exact pay will be commensurate with experience and location.

Export Control Notice:
Certain positions at SIA may require access to information and technology which is subject to Export Administration Regulations 15 CFR 730-774, including those of the US Department of Energy (DOE) in 10 CFR 810 and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) 10 CFR Part 110. Hiring decisions for such positions must comply with these regulations and may result in SIA limiting its consideration of foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the DOE’s Generally Authorized Destinations List: .

About Us:
SIA is an engineering consulting firm serving various industries including Nuclear Power, Energy Services, Pipeline Integrity, and Critical Infrastructure. Join a team of internationally recognized experts in a culture based on knowledge, excellence, and respect for one another. Our employees are members of a distinct community of internationally respected professionals committed to quality, engineering innovation and a shared goal of building a safer world.

Why Work at SIA?
SIA offers a competitive salary and performance-based bonus program. Our retirement benefits include a Traditional 401k, Roth 401k, and an employer match. To help employees maintain a work-life balance, SIA also offers various paid time off including vacation, floating holidays, sick time, and parental leave.

Our employees also enjoy a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account for health care and dependent care
• ID theft protection and credit monitoring

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

SIA does not welcome third-party recruiters, employment agencies, headhunters, etc. Please do not reach out to SIA employees requesting a call, sit down, meeting, or email response. 

Candidate information may be verified during the hiring process. Inaccurate, deceptive, or mass-generated applications may be disqualified from consideration.