Senior Structural Engineer

Posted 22 Days Ago
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San Francisco, CA
110K-135K Annually
Senior level
Design
The Role
The Senior Structural Engineer will manage project scopes, prepare resource plans, ensure communication within project teams, follow QA/QC protocols, write Additional Service Requests, and oversee invoicing for assigned projects. The role requires excellent communication and technical skills to effectively oversee engineering tasks and mentor younger engineers.
Summary Generated by Built In

Holmes is an international design firm that does more than just engineering. We are compelled by possibilities, informed by community interests, and in constant pursuit of the why behind all our work. With US offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle, and Boulder, we are part of the New Zealand-based Holmes Group with employees around the Pacific Rim.

Our vision at Holmes is to be more representative of the communities we serve—and the places we live and work. People at Holmes are encouraged to dream big and are empowered to achieve their goals in an environment where we recognize and value diversity. Our commitment is to provide all of our great people equal support and equal opportunity to thrive, grow and develop.

We are seeking Senior Structural Engineers to join us!

Candidates should have a B.S. (M.S. preferred) in Structural Engineering, and 6+ years of related experience. Candidates must be fast learners, ambitious, have the ability to handle increased responsibilities, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to interact effectively with clients, projects teams, and colleagues.

Responsibilities:

  • Understand and execute the scope, fee schedule and contractual obligations we have agreed with our client. Bring work requested by the client that is outside of the agreement to the attention of the Project Manager.
  • Prepare a resource plan outlining the resources required to complete the scope within the schedule.
  • Ensure all project team members are adequately briefed on their respective tasks assigned. This briefing should include technical components and time/cost expectations.
  • Communicate regularly with the PIC during the duration of the project.
  • Notify the PIC immediately should the scope, complexity or schedule for the project change.
  • Write Additional Service Requests (ASRs) when additional scope is requested.
  • Ensure Holmes Structures’ QA/QC protocol is followed for all projects for which you are the Project Manager.
  • Communicate with clients, as needed, based on the project scope.
  • Complete invoices on a monthly basis for all projects assigned by the PIC.
  • Attend weekly staffing meetings, on an as-needed basis, to coordinate staffing needs (beyond your own) with other Project Managers.

Candidates should have:

  • B.S. and/or M.S. Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering.
  • 6+ years working in a structural engineering consultancy.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE). Actively working towards Structural Engineer (SE) licensure.
  • Seismic based design experience or education.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills, including listening and questioning.
  • Excellent written communication skills, including report writing.
  • Coaching/mentoring skills
  • Presentation skills to contribute to team talks, technical sessions and project presentations.
  • Time management skills.
  • Computer software skills: Intermediate MS Word, Advanced MS Excel. Advanced ETABS, SAP, Risa (or equivalent).
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Sound technical skills: understands structural engineering design principles.
  • Team player: works with project team.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:

  • Hybrid work model
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability and other voluntary plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare
  • Health Savings Account
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time off - Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, Family Leave for new parents, and Community Service time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Transit
  • 401(k) retirement savings with Company contribution
  • Company sponsored events
  • Diversity / Inclusion programs and initiatives

Compensation

Base salary: $100,000 - $115,000 + biannual profit share bonus potential. Salary will be commensurate with experience / skills and location.

Top Skills

Structural Engineering
The Company
San Francisco, CA
105 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

Holmes US is an interdisciplinary engineering firm with offices in Boulder, Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco and Seattle. We're part of the international Holmes Group, with offices in New Zealand, Australia, and Europe.

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