We are currently accepting applications for an
Structural Engineer at an Associate level to join our team in
Southern California (Huntington Beach or Pasadena). Our expected starting annual salary range is
$120,000 -$135,000, plus discretionary bonuses. This role is on a
hybrid schedule with 2 days in the office each week, local and regional travel to sites as needed, and work from home.
Position Description - Act as technical team member and small project lead for our clients' commercial structures. Our work covers most commercial building types, including multifamily, office, retail, industrial, and hotel/hospitality.
- Collaborate with clients, internal team, consultants, and site contact, and be responsible for overall understanding of the client's project(s)
- Review and assess existing building construction and condition
- Review and analyze construction documents including structural calculations, drawings, and specifications
- Perform seismic risk and property condition assessments
- Prepare and present detailed formal reports
- Perform structural analysis and create details for small-scale structural repairs and seismic retrofit projects
- Assist with forensic structural investigations by analysis of defects, failure, and collapse, investigate causation, timing, damage assessment, repairability, and code compliance
Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience - Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering
- Licensed as a professional engineer (PE) in the state of California
- Minimum five (5) years of industry-related experience at a structural engineering consulting firm
- Technical level of understanding of building types and lateral load-resisting systems
- Understanding of hazardous structural features and site seismic hazards
- Adequate understanding of building materials, construction processes and methods
- Ability to perform services of the organization independently and with limited supervision
- Ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated leadership and project management successes
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner, remain organized, and multitask
- Decision-making and problem-solving experience in a technical role
- Proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
- Current knowledge of building codes including CBC, ASCE-7, ACI, and AISC
Preferred Qualifications, Skills and Experience - Master's degree in structural/seismic engineering
- Licensed as a professional engineer (PE) in other states or ability to obtain the license in other states
- Licensed as Structural Engineer (SE) in the state of California
- Current knowledge of ASTM E2557, ASTM E2026, ASCE-41, and FEMA P-154
- Proficiency in RISA-3D, Enercalc, and other structural analysis software
- Familiarity with Quire, Plan Grid, BOX, AutoCAD, and Revit
- Experience with structural repair and seismic retrofit design
Physical RequirementsCandidates should have the ability to:
- Operate a computer (keyboarding) and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copier/scanner/printer
- Use visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens
- Move through construction and existing building sites over rough terrain
- See and respond to dangerous situations
- Respond quickly to sounds
- Ascend and descend ladders and stairs
- Move safely through confined spaces and narrow paths
- Work in outdoor weather conditions or unconditioned areas
- Travel approximately 20-30% of the time both locally and regionally
BenefitsMarx Okubo is a privately held Employee Stock Ownership Plan firm; employee-owned, we offer internal growth, continuing education, mentor/mentee opportunities, as well as 100% paid health insurance premiums for employee, up to a
30% match on your 401(k) contributions, and competitive compensation. Our culture is open to fresh perspectives, curiosity, diversity, and analytical mindsets. The salary range listed for this role is
$120,000-$135,000 though may vary based on aligned experience and skill level.
