Structural engineer Jobs in Orange, CA

Kubala Engineers Structural Engineer

Kubala Engineers, a PBK family company, is an innovative structural engineering firm which empowers its employees to build strong relationships and deliver unprecedented customer service and design integrity to its clients nationwide. Kubala Engineers specializes in comprehensive structural engineering planning and design services, including structural building and bridge design, structural renovations and retrofits, re-purpose/re-use studies, structural assessments, long-range master planning, maintenance planning, and forensic investigations. Our engineers have extensive experience and knowledge of structural engineering for education (K-12 and Higher Ed), commercial, religious, healthcare, sports & entertainment, hospitality, retail, and federal/government projects.

You would manage the overall structural team in their typical engineering and drafting tasks for the various projects. You would provide the structural design, either directly or indirectly to other members of the project team and would be the primary conduit for all project coordination tasks internally within the structural team and externally with other disciplines, architecture, MEP, etc. You would also be expected to manage the project during the Construction Administration Phase and either directly or indirectly review / manage shop drawings, RFI's, site visits, OAC meetings as needed during the construction phase. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth and career advancement within our progressive Structural engineering firm. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package. An attentive, client-oriented personality with a knack for creative problem solving will succeed in this position.

Your Impact:

• Participate in coordination meetings with other disciplines and design review meetings with various supervisors, clients, and owners. Attend work sessions with various owner-client agencies to discuss scope of work and our structural design methodology.
• Coordinate the design and documentation required to complete the construction documents on a given project schedule and within the desired budget
• Author and maintain structural specifications, select procedures for construction, determine materials and member sizes, and complete all necessary calculations needed for proper design
• Shop drawing reviews, RFI's (requests for information), change proposal requests, and change orders and incorporate changes into the project documents
• Utilize written and verbal communication skills to relay and translate design and coordination items to project team members and author defensible engineering reports, memos, and email correspondence
• Provide site observations / site walks during construction and author reports based on the walk / observation.

Here's What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with Structural emphasis. Master's degree is preferred.
• Structural Engineering license, S.E. in your state of residence, if applicable.
• A minimum of 5+ years of full-time progressive structural engineering experience is required.
• Three or more years of experience in multi-discipline project team leadership preferred.
• For California positions, experience working with the California Division of the State Architects (DSA) is highly desired.
• Strong understanding of state building codes and all applicable design codes including ASCE, AISC, ACI, MSJC, NDS, etc.
• Proficiency in common structural engineering and office tools including ETABS, SAFE, RISA, RAM, ENERCALC, Excel, Bluebeam, etc.
• Proficiency in design of various structural materials including steel, concrete, masonry, wood etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

The actual offered base salary for California locations will vary depending on factors such as individual qualifications, education, experience, skills, job-related knowledge, work location, and internal equity. We would not anticipate that the individual hired into this role will be at or near the top half of the range provided, but the decision will be dependent on the factors of each individual case. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation in the form of discretionary bonuses in addition to base salary and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. The salary range for this position is below.

$110,930.00 - $166,395.00

PBK is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants can be considered for an opportunity without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, criminal history, or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all phases of employment in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.