Active California Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license.
Minimum 3 years of structural engineering experience in residential buildings.
Strong experience with wood-frame, podium, and concrete structural systems.
Solid understanding of California Building Code and seismic design.
Proven ability to prepare structural calculations and construction documentation.
Experience with ground-up residential construction, including multifamily and mixed-use developments.
Strong proficiency in structural analysis software and CAD/BIM workflows.
Responsibilities
Own structural engineering for residential and mixed-use projects from feasibility to construction.
Develop structural designs, calculations, and construction documents for various systems.
Sign and stamp engineering work within California licensure.
Collaborate with architects, project managers, and construction teams to drive projects forward.
Participate in early feasibility studies to identify structural constraints and evaluate development potential.
Engineer for cost efficiency and constructability, optimizing materials and methods.
Solve complex engineering problems related to challenging site conditions.
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with in-house architects and project managers.
Opportunity to influence engineering standards and processes.
Engagement in diverse and challenging projects.
Autonomy in managing multiple projects and decision-making.
Focus on continuous improvement and challenging outdated practices.
Full Job Description
What you will do
Own structural engineering across ground-up residential and applicable mixed-use projects, from initial feasibility through permitting and construction support.
Develop structural designs, calculations, drawings, and construction documents for wood-frame, podium, concrete, and other applicable structural systems.
Independently sign and stamp structural engineering work within your California licensure and professional authority.
Work directly with our in-house architects, project managers, development team, and construction crews to drive projects forward.
Participate early in massing, site planning, and feasibility studies to identify structural constraints, evaluate development potential, and ensure projects make financial sense before detailed design begins.
Engineer for constructability and cost efficiency. Evaluate framing systems, foundations, materials, and structural approaches that reduce unnecessary cost and complexity without compromising safety or performance.
Solve challenging engineering problems involving hillside construction, retaining walls, seismic requirements, subterranean parking, coastal conditions, and complex site constraints.
Coordinate with architectural, civil, geotechnical, and other engineering disciplines to eliminate conflicts and prevent downstream construction issues.
Own structural responses to plan check comments, RFIs, field conditions, and construction-related challenges.
Work closely with construction teams to ensure designs translate into practical, executable building solutions.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintain momentum, and deliver accurate, complete work against committed timelines.
Identify problems before they become delays. Communicate risks early, recommend solutions, and take responsibility for moving things forward.
Help establish engineering standards, repeatable structural solutions, and efficient processes that allow our ground-up development division to scale.
Challenge outdated practices, improve how we work, and continuously look for smarter, faster, and more cost-effective ways to execute.
Who you are
You're an owner, not an order taker. You take responsibility for outcomes, not just assigned tasks. You don't need someone following up with you to get things done. You see problems through to resolution.
You're a builder at heart. You care about what happens beyond the drawings. You understand how engineering decisions affect budgets, schedules, constructability, and the people doing the work in the field.
You're wicked smart and resourceful. You can break down complex structural problems, challenge assumptions, and develop practical solutions. You don't get stuck waiting for someone else to figure things out.
You move with urgency. You know the difference between being busy and making progress. You make decisions, prioritize intelligently, and keep projects moving without compromising engineering integrity.
You're commercially minded. You understand that great engineering isn't about designing the most complicated solution. It's about delivering the right solution that is safe, efficient, buildable, and financially responsible.
You have a high bar for excellence. You're meticulous where it matters, hold yourself accountable, and don't accept sloppy work. Your standards show up in the quality of what you deliver.
You're comfortable being uncomfortable. Complex projects, competing priorities, changing conditions, and aggressive timelines don't intimidate you. You stay focused, adapt, and execute.
You challenge the status quo. You question inefficient processes and outdated thinking. You bring ideas, push for better solutions, and aren't afraid to respectfully challenge decisions.
You're direct and transparent. You communicate clearly, raise concerns early, and don't hide behind excuses. You know how to disagree constructively and align around the best outcome.
You thrive with autonomy. You don't need micromanagement, but you understand that independence comes with accountability. You know when to make decisions, when to collaborate, and when to escalate.
You're a team-first operator. You work shoulder to shoulder with architects, project managers, and builders. You check your ego at the door and care more about getting the project right than getting credit.
You have grit. You don't fold when things get difficult. You stay engaged, solve problems, and finish what you start.
Qualifications
Active California Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license, with the authority to sign and stamp structural drawings and calculations for assigned projects.
Minimum 3 years of professional structural engineering experience designing residential buildings, with demonstrated ability to independently own engineering deliverables.
Strong experience designing wood-frame, podium, and concrete structural systems.
Solid understanding of California Building Code requirements, seismic design, structural analysis, and applicable residential construction standards.
Proven experience preparing structural calculations, permit-ready drawings, technical specifications, and construction documentation.
Experience working on ground-up residential construction, including single-family, multifamily, townhome, or mixed-use developments.
Strong proficiency with relevant structural analysis and design software, along with CAD/BIM coordination workflows.
Experience collaborating directly with architects, contractors, project managers, and other engineering disciplines.
Ability to manage multiple active projects, work independently, and deliver under demanding timelines.
Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, cost implications, and value engineering principles.
Experience with hillside construction, retaining walls, complex foundations, coastal projects, subterranean parking, or density bonus multifamily development is highly preferred.
Experience responding to municipal plan checks, coordinating permit approvals, and supporting active construction projects.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound technical judgment, and a demonstrated track record of solving problems and delivering results.
Ability to work in-house from our Irvine, California office.
