Lead Structural Engineer

Clark Pacific

$140K — $200K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Structural emphasis preferred)
  • PE or SE License preferred
  • 5+ years of structural engineering experience
  • Strong background in reinforced concrete, steel design, and structural analysis
  • Experience leading projects or mentoring engineers
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Passion for solving complex structural challenges

Responsibilities

  • Lead structural design and engineering analysis for complex precast concrete building systems
  • Develop structural calculations for concrete and steel systems
  • Solve challenging engineering problems throughout design, fabrication, and construction
  • Coordinate directly with Project Managers, Manufacturing, BIM, and Field Operations
  • Mentor Structural Engineers and Project Engineers
  • Support technical reviews and engineering quality
  • Drive continuous improvement and engineering innovation

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation paid weekly
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Kaiser and VSP options)
  • Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employer-paid Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Whole Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Full Job Description
Location: West Sacramento, CA

Competitive Compensation: $140,000-$200,000 annually, depending on experience.

This Role Is Ideal For Engineers Who Want To:
  • Lead larger and more technically challenging projects.
  • Mentor junior engineers.
  • Influence engineering standards and best practices.
  • Expand beyond calculations into project leadership.
  • Work directly with manufacturing and construction teams.
  • Build the experience needed for future Engineering Manager or Lead Engineer opportunities.

What You'll Do
  • Lead structural design and engineering analysis for complex precast concrete building systems.
  • Develop structural calculations for concrete and steel systems.
  • Solve challenging engineering problems throughout design, fabrication, and construction.
  • Coordinate directly with Project Managers, Manufacturing, BIM, and Field Operations.
  • Mentor Structural Engineers and Project Engineers.
  • Support technical reviews and engineering quality.
  • Collaborate with clients and internal teams during project execution.
  • Drive continuous improvement and engineering innovation.
  • Support constructability reviews and prefabrication strategies.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Structural emphasis preferred).
  • PE or SE License preferred
  • 5+ years of structural engineering experience.
  • Strong background in reinforced concrete, steel design, and structural analysis.
  • Experience leading projects or mentoring engineers.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Passion for solving complex structural challenges.

Why Clark Pacific?

This isn't just another consulting engineering position.

You'll work on projects that include:
  • Hospitals
  • Data Centers
  • Advanced Manufacturing Facilities
  • Parking Structures
  • Commercial Buildings
  • Mission-Critical Facilities

You'll collaborate daily with:
  • Structural Engineers
  • BIM Modelers
  • Project Managers
  • Manufacturing
  • Quality
  • Field Operations

Unlike many consulting firms, you'll experience the entire lifecycle of a building from concept through fabrication and installation.

Career Growth

Whether your goal is to become a:
  • Lead Structural Engineer
  • Engineering Manager
  • Technical Specialist
  • Subject Matter Expert

Clark Pacific provides opportunities to continue growing your career while working on increasingly complex projects.

Our Core Values
  • Determination: Meet challenges head on.
  • Innovation: Always look for better.
  • Well-Being: Seek the success, health, and happiness of all.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation paid weekly.
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Kaiser and VSP options).
  • Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Employer-paid Life Insurance.
  • Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Whole Life Insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match (100% of the first 3%, then 50% of the next 2%).
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits are subject to a waiting period.

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