Structural Principal Engineer
Cannon
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SINCE 1976, CANNON has provided creative solutions to clients in the energy industry, water resources, public infrastructure, and commercial and residential development. We work hard. We play hard. We have fun.
JOIN CANNON as a STRUCTURAL PRINCIPAL ENGINEER in IRVINE. Irvine offers warm weather, beautiful scenery, and is a top bicycling city with miles of on-road bicycle lanes and mountain bike trails. It is one of the safest communities and the public schools have consistently ranked among the best in California.
PROJECTS INCLUDE Military and Aerospace, Commercial and Industrial Structures, Piers and Sea Walls, Foundations for Tanks and Equipment, Support Structures, Structural Assessments and Evaluations.
STRUCTURAL PRINCIPAL ENGINEER JOB SUMMARY
The Structural Principal Engineer is responsible for leading project team and delivery, managing client relationships, and providing technical leadership. This role oversees structural design, prepares engineering analyses and reports, and ensures the successful execution of projects from concept through construction. The position also includes mentoring structural engineering staff and driving business development efforts.
STRUCTURAL PRINCIPAL ENGINEER JOB DUTIES
- Develops design fee estimates and proposals for all project types and ensures projects are delivered on schedule and within scope and budget.
- Establishes, develops and maintains strong client relationships to support ongoing and future work.
- Conducts business development activities, prepares and delivers proposals and presentations, and secures new opportunities.
- Leads structural design efforts for a variety of projects and provides guidance to project engineers and design staff.
- Serves as a technical resource and mentor to staff, providing guidance on engineering principles, standards, and best practices.
- Analyzes complex structural engineering challenges and develops effective, practical solutions.
- Oversee the preparation of construction documents and details for structures conforming to Cannon standards.
- Responsible charge for the design and detailing of structural systems.
- Effectively manages quality assurance and quality control.
- Communicates effectively with various departments, clients, and agencies.
- Coordinates with permitting agencies.
- Promotes a collaborative team environment through effective communication and leadership. Participates in professional organizations and community activities to support regional growth and company visibility.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Architectural Engineering or Civil Engineering.
- Active California Structural Engineer (SE) license required.
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in structural analysis, design, and detailing of buildings and structures.
- Minimum of 8 years of project management experience, including scope, schedule, and budget oversight.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience managing engineering teams.
- Proven track record of managing a wide variety of simple to complex projects, meeting deadlines, and delivering within budget.
- Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management.
- Advanced knowledge of the California Building Code and ASCE 7, with the ability to apply and communicate requirements effectively.
- Experience designing structural systems using timber, concrete, steel, and masonry.
- Proficiency with structural analysis and design software such as RISA, ETABS, SAFE and SAP2000.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit.
WE OFFER competitive salaries, relocation assistance, excellent benefits package, remote work flexibility, and an active and positive team building, work environment.
Cannon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.
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