Structural Engineer Associate

Cordoba Corporation

$154K — $170K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Three years of experience in structural engineering
  • Bachelor's degree in structural engineering or civil engineering with a focus on structural courses
  • Preferred: Emphasis on school building construction
  • Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) certification in California

Responsibilities

  • Perform moderately complex structural engineering tasks including design plans, specifications, estimates and reports to meet regulatory guidelines
  • Oversee contract administration by reviewing consultant and architect work, providing revisions and recommendations
  • Prepare structural design documentation and cost estimates for various materials and construction projects
  • Assist in project reviews, initiate changes, and support other engineering and design staff
  • Review structural plans and calculations for project assignments alongside cost efficiency considerations
  • Ensure conformance with standards by reviewing completed structural work for construction feasibility and accuracy
  • Engage in foundational design layout for major structural projects and offer technical recommendations during construction

Benefits

  • Multiple medical and dental insurance plans with subsidized coverage for employees and dependents
  • Paid life and AD&D insurance
  • 401k plan with generous employer match
  • Accrual of generous vacation and sick leave
  • Nine paid holidays and additional forms of paid time off
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical care and dependent care
  • Employee assistance program with well-being benefits covering stress management and financial health
Full Job Description
Overview

The Structural Engineer Associate performs moderately complex structural engineering work in support of the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of facilities and infrastructure projects. This role prepares, analyzes, and reviews structural design plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The position also supports contract administration by reviewing the work of engineering consultants and architects, providing technical recommendations, and ensuring quality and design standards are met. Working with a variety of structural systems and materials, including concrete, steel, timber, masonry, and metal structures, the Structural Engineer Associate contributes to the development of safe, efficient, and cost-effective engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

 

Responsibilities
  • Performs moderately complex structural engineering work to include the preparation, analysis and review of design plans, specifications, estimates and reports to comply with guidelinesset by both federal, state and local agencies.
  • Performs contract administration in the review of structural services required of engineering consultants and architects and make appropriate revisions and recommendations.
  • Prepares structural design plans and specifications, quality assurance plans, conceptual and detailed cost estimates and other reports necessary for the construction, maintenance andoperation of various concrete, structural steel, timber, masonry, metal, timber structures and other related materials.
  • Assists in the review of project status, initiates changes and provides advice and assistance to structural designers and other engineering and design staff.
  • Assists in the review of structural plans and specifications, design and mathematical calculations in the completion of structural engineering projects and assignments as well ascreating cost and expenditure requirements for alternate means of construction.
  • Assists in the review of completed structural work for conformance to recognized standards and feasibility of construction as well as completeness and accuracy.
  • Assists in the design and layout of foundation, floor, wall and roof framing plans for major building structures.
  • Makes recommendations to contractors, architects, engineers and construction inspectors on structural issues during construction.
  • Analyzes environmental impact reports, negative declarations and soils tests data to make appropriate recommendations for foundation design.
  • Prepares feasibility reports and preliminary design for proposed structures and facilities under construction.
  • Perform site investigations and prepare scoping reports and recommendations.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Three (3) years of experience in structural engineering 
  • Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in structural engineering or civil engineering with specialization on structural engineering courses.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Emphasis on school building construction is preferred
  • Possession of a Certification as a Professional Engineer (PE) recognized by the State of CA Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists is preferred.

Salary Range: $154,000 to $170,000 yearly

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Work Environment: Onsite

Benefits and PerksWe offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with effective coverage in the first month after hire.  Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off.  We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our  employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.

 

Join Cordoba Corporation and be part of shaping California’s future!

 

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