Senior Structural Engineer

Job Description and Duties

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The SSE will Review structural and nonstructural aspects of component and system seismic anchorage and bracing to ensure compliance with the California Building Standards Code. Review pre-approval submittals, prepare letters, routinely records pre-approval related information into the pre-approval database and explains pre-approval program to applicants. Conduct reviews of plans, specifications, calculations, and other submittal documents for health facilities’ gravity bearing and lateral resisting primary structural frames and systems. Make recommendations  to the Sup, HFR to approve/disapprove applications for anchorage pre-approval. Maintains current certification/registration with appropriate licensing board.

This position is subject to the Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests filing requirements, which requires disclosure of certain personal economic interests as determined by the Conflict of Interest Code of the Department of Health Care Access and Information.  Pursuant to Government Code section 81008, Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests is public record and will be made available for public inspection.

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Working Conditions

HCAI is committed to fostering a flexible, inclusive, and high-performing work environment that supports both operational excellence and employee well-being.

HCAI is housed in a state-of-the-art building outside of downtown off Interstate-5. Enjoy a great work environment with many amenities, including FREE PARKING and fully equipped electric vehicle charging stations. HCAI is close to many dining and shopping choices in the Natomas area.

HCAI supports a hybrid telework schedule for many positions, consistent with operational requirements. Telework schedules are only available for CA residents . The telework policy is subject to change, and additional in-office days may be required and/or minimal notification may be given to report to the worksite if an urgent need arises.

Visa Sponsorship: HCAI is not an E-Verify employer and does not provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of appointment.

Special Requirements

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification.  Official transcripts will be required upon appointment.  If it is determined an application does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the applicant will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position.  Applicants who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

To support fair hiring, applicants should prepare their application materials using their own knowledge, experience, and skills. Your responses should show your own qualifications and work history. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools should only be used responsibly.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience within the last 10 years with California Building Standards Codes, Title 24 Building Codes and Regulations, and other California business practices, policies and interpretations for health facilities, such as general acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and acute psychiatric hospitals.
• Structural engineering experience within the last 10 years in hospital design and construction.
• Structural engineering construction observation experience.
• Experience working and resolving issues with a multi-disciplinary team, clients, contractors and other technical and professional staff.
• Experience inspecting or reviewing quality of structural engineering work in office and/or field.
• Knowledge and experience in retrofit of existing structures using the California Building Codes.
• Knowledge of OSHPD preapproval programs, OPMs, OSPs, OPAAs, etc.
• Design experience in bracing different types of non-structural components in high seismic regions.
• Knowledge of different loading protocols, including FM 1950, ASHRAE 171 and FEMA 461.
• Knowledge of different ICC or IAPMO Acceptance Criteria, including AC01, AC70, AC193 and AC308.
• Participation in the last 10 years in professional structural engineer organizations, technical committees, and continuing education seminars.
• Maintain a current, comprehensive working knowledge of State business practices, codes, regulations, policies, interpretations, materials and methods of construction applicable to your specific areas of enforcement.
• Demonstrate a commitment to performing duties in a service-oriented manner.
• Ability to apply technical skills to formulate practical solutions in resolving structural plan review issues.
• Ability to handle code enforcement issues with architects, engineers, and health care facility owners.
• Good writing and oral communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle stressful or sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.

Benefits

In addition to competitive public employee wages and a comprehensive benefits package, our employees enjoy meaningful and interesting work that supports access to healthcare.

To learn more about benefits for State employees, visit the Salary and Benefits page on the CalHR website .

University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) employees may qualify to transfer their current and previous employment credit to State of California employment through CalPERS. Human Resources can help with this process upon employment, or you can reach out to CalPERS for inquiries at Show phone number.

Additional Application Requirements

To be considered for this vacancy, please complete all applicable fields on the application form, including a list or description of previous/current work experience in the duties performed section. The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification.

Any documents you submit for a job vacancy such as your state application, resume, cover letter, educational transcripts, etc. SHOULD NOT include ANY confidential information e.g. Social Security Number (SSN).

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your high school or college/university transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts may be accepted during the application process; however, submission of official transcripts may be required prior to appointment.

Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. HCAI accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position.
  

  Your response must be no more than two typewritten pages in length and include your first and last name and JC# at the top of each page. You must state the SOQ items below with your response to each item. Resumes and cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ. Applications without a clearly titled SOQ or failure to follow instructions above may not be considered for this position. Your SOQ must include responses to the items listed below:
  

  
  1. Your SOQ must include a description of your experience as a Structural Engineer and how your experience and knowledge prepared you to fulfill the duties of this position.

  2. Describe your experience with new and existing building construction and any challenges working with them.

  3. Describe what skills you believe are most crucial to be successful in this position and your experience using those skills.