Structural Engineer | Senior Engineer

Company: Degenkolb Engineers
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Founded in 1940 and headquartered in San Francisco, Degenkolb Engineers has more than eight decades of commitment to innovation, client service, and life-long learning. We deliver customized structural solutions in a variety of practice areas: healthcare, education, science and technology, forensics, construction engineering and federal buildings. We address every project need whether those needs are meeting stringent codes, meeting a bottom line, sticking to a hard construction schedule, or developing a structural system that creates a landmark. We’re hiring at the Senior Engineer level in our San Diego, LA, and Orange locations . If you are interested in joining our team and do not see your desired position on our "Job Openings" page, please send an email with a targeted cover letter expressing interest to: humanresources@degenkolb.com Our firm is highly collaborative and filled with experts who are united by a passion for industry involvement, pride in company ownership, and respect for our personal lives. You will benefit from focused professional development within a highly supportive and transparent team environment. We also offer a well-defined career path, opportunities for committee participation and leadership, a mentorship program, variety in work assignments, a comprehensive benefits package, and a pay scale set at the 75th market percentile. The annual salary range for this position, across the listed offices, generally ranges between $120,000 and $137,000 . This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the California Pay Transparency Law. Actual pay rates will be based on various factors, including company geographic differentials, education level and candidate qualifications. Benefits include health and life insurance, 401(k) with company Profit Sharing contribution, employee ownership in a privately held stock plan, a generous paid time off program and company holidays, commuter benefits, paid parental leave and financial support for professional activities. We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule! To learn more about the company culture and our approach to development, please visit our website using the link below: https://degenkolb.com/culture/ Job Summary: Facilitate the design and engineering of structural systems for building structures and facilities from pre-schematic phase through construction closeout with limited direction from senior technical staff. Responsibilities : Determine project design decisions based on client and project requirements, such as load requirements, governing codes, architectural constraints, operational constraints, fabrication and erection requirements. Apply advanced theoretical knowledge of civil and structural engineering principles and concepts. Oversee work of junior engineers, designers and/or drafters in production of structural construction documents including drawings, specifications, bidding, and construction administration for projects. Develop technical skills of junior staff with empathy and a genuine interest in the career progression of colleagues. Perform structural calculations by applying appropriate system concepts and layouts. Review RFI’s, submittals, and other construction related documents. Manage multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects with minimal supervision from senior technical staff. Participate in developing client proposals including preparing scope, budgets, and schedules for assignments. Maintain close relationship with client during project development, execution, and completion. Participate in client and design team meetings as well as plan review and approval processes. Pursue business development efforts. Minimum Qualifications: Master's Degree in Structural Engineering and 5 - 7 years relevant experience with a stable history. California Professional Civil or Structural Engineering license. Experience in the seismic design, seismic evaluation and retrofit of existing buildings in regions of high seismicity. Ability to perform complex structural calculations such as linear and nonlinear analysis with minimal direction. Demonstrated design skills with steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures. Familiarity with California Building Codes and ASCE 41 Standards. Knowledge of some or all modeling applications: ETABS, RISA, RAM, Revit, MathCAD, SAP2000, AutoCAD, and Tekla Preferred Qualifications: California Structural Engineer license. Active participation in professional activities related to structural or earthquake engineering. Proficiency with one or more of the following software programs: Python, Rhino, or Grasshopper. Participation in project teams for delivering complex HCAI projects. Experience supervising, coordinating or mentoring junior staff. Degenkolb Engineers complies with Equal Opportunity Employer guidelines, meaning we do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where a wide range of perspectives, skills, and experiences are welcomed and respected.

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