Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer

Location: On-site in Anaheim, CA (relocation assistance available)

Our confidential client is a nationally recognized, multidisciplinary building-design powerhouse that continues to raise the bar on innovation, safety, and community impact. As they expand their California presence, they are adding a Senior Structural Engineer who will shape landmark projects ranging from mixed-use mid-rises to advanced industrial facilities. You will join a highly collaborative group that prizes technical excellence, invests heavily in professional growth, and gives engineers a direct voice with owners and architects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead structural calculations and design for commercial, industrial, and civic projects using steel, concrete, timber, masonry, and cold-formed steel systems, delivering safe, economical solutions that meet seismic Zone 4 requirements.
• Act as Engineer of Record, reviewing and stamping drawings and calculations in accordance with IBC, CBC, AISC 360, ACI 318, and ASCE 7.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget for multiple concurrent projects, coordinating closely with architecture, MEP, and civil teams to keep milestones on track.
• Mentor junior engineers and drafters, instilling best-practice analysis techniques and fostering a culture of continual learning.
• Perform advanced modeling and dynamic analysis with tools such as RISA 3D, RAM Structural System, and ETABS; drive BIM integration with AutoCAD and Revit models.
• Champion continuous improvement by vetting emerging materials, methods, and digital workflows that elevate safety, sustainability, and cost efficiency.
• Maintain close client relationships, translating technical findings into clear recommendations and presenting design concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; Master’s in Structural Engineering highly preferred.
• Active California PE or SE license.
• 8 + years of progressive structural design experience with demonstrated project-lead responsibility.
• Expert user of leading structural analysis software; Revit/BIM familiarity strongly valued.
• Proven track record guiding multidisciplinary teams and communicating complex concepts with clarity.
• U.S. work authorization and ability to work on-site in Anaheim.

What’s In It for You

• Competitive base salary plus discretionary bonus and annual merit reviews.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life coverage from day one.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
• Generous PTO, company-paid holidays, and flex Fridays after onboarding.
• Paid professional memberships, license renewals, and continuing-education stipend.
• Clear technical and leadership growth paths within a rapidly scaling organization committed to elevating its engineering talent.

About Blue Signal:

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