Structural Engineer — Associate/Associate Principal

Job overview

The Structural Engineer — Associate/Associate Principal role follows a hybrid work arrangement in Los Angeles, CA, with the posting also identifying Orange County locations. Pay generally ranges from $153,000 to $188,000 annually. Degenkolb Engineers delivers structural solutions for healthcare, education, science and technology, forensics, construction engineering, and federal building projects. The engineer leads structural design and delivery from concept through construction, combining technical analysis with project and team leadership. The role supports resilient building solutions, client project goals, and the development of junior staff.

What you'll do

• Plan and coordinate structural engineering project phases, including seismic evaluations and upgrades
• perform and review complex structural calculations and analysis
• manage projects or portions of major projects
• oversee junior engineers, designers, and BIM drafters producing construction documents
• make design decisions based on client and project requirements
• mentor junior staff
• review RFIs, submittals, and construction documents
• prepare proposals
• maintain client relationships
• participate in client and design-team meetings and plan reviews
• pursue business development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

structural engineer

associate

associate principal

hybrid

los angeles ca

degenkolb engineers

seismic design

structural engineering

$153,000–$188,000/year

project leadership

building retrofit

california pe license

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health and life insurance
• commuter benefits
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) with company profit-sharing contribution
• employee ownership
• professional activity support
• company holidays
• paid time off.

Why this role

Requires a master’s degree in Structural Engineering, 10–15+ years of relevant experience, a California Professional Civil or Structural Engineering license, and seismic design and retrofit experience. The posting lists employee ownership, profit sharing, paid parental leave, professional development support, and a flexible hybrid schedule.

About the employer

Degenkolb Engineers is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.