Civil Engineering
Principal Structural Engineer
Santa Maria, CA
$157,000 to $199,000 a year
The employer is a structural engineering practice working on commercial, healthcare and higher-education buildings.
Our Santa Maria office is growing, and we need a Principal Structural Engineer who can set technical direction from day one. You will work closely with a collaborative civil engineering group and report to the civil engineering manager. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our Santa Maria location.
What you’ll do
- Analyze and design steel, concrete, masonry and wood structures
- Perform condition assessments of existing structures
- Review shop drawings and answer contractor RFIs
- Build analysis models in RISA, ETABS or SAP2000
- Prepare calculations and structural drawings coordinated in Revit
- Mentor junior engineers and review their work
- Set technical standards and guide decisions across multiple projects
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- 8+ years of relevant professional experience
- Experience with structural analysis software
- Clear communication with architects and contractors
- Strong hand-calculation skills
- A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery
Nice to have
- Seismic design experience
- Master’s degree in structural engineering
Compensation and benefits
The pay range for this position in Santa Maria, CA is $157,000 – $199,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- Annual performance bonus
- Commuter benefits
- Annual professional development and certification budget
- Health savings account with employer contribution
- Medical, dental and vision insurance starting on day one
- Flexible spending accounts
The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
