Structural Engineer | Principal

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly-skilled Structural Engineer for our Orange office in California. In this role, you will work on healthcare, higher education, or existing building seismic evaluation and retrofit projects. You will lead project teams from conceptual design through construction administration, mentor technical staff, and drive business development. At Degenkolb Engineers, founded in 1940 and headquartered in San Francisco, we deliver customized structural solutions across healthcare, education, science and technology, forensics, construction engineering, and federal buildings.

Key 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 support firm growth.
• Confidently communicate key messages and expectations with clarity and transparency.
• Model and promote a culture of teamwork, inclusion, collaboration, and respect.
• Serve as a technical leader within the firm.
• Maintain a target client base to achieve annual project manager revenue goals.
• Initiate and sustain relationships with key contacts to support business development.
• Identify opportunities and help secure new or add-on work at existing clients.
• Address and resolve quality issues as they arise.
• Hold a leadership role in professional activities related to structural or earthquake engineering.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering required (MS degree in Structural Engineering preferred).
• Minimum of 13 years of education and engineering experience in structural, seismic, or forensic engineering beyond the BS degree.
• California Civil Engineering license required (Registration as a Structural Engineer in California preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of project management and engineering experience to ensure both technical and management competence.
• A target client base that supports achieving annual project manager revenue goals.

Preferred 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.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Annual pay ranging from $198,000 to $216,000 (a good faith estimate pursuant to pay transparency laws).
• Benefits: Health and life insurance, commuter benefits, and paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with company profit sharing contribution and employee ownership in a privately held stock plan.
• Financial support for professional activities, company holidays, and a generous paid time off program.
• A flexible hybrid work schedule, focused professional development, and a fun, collaborative office culture.