Structural Engineer (Healthcare & Education) - SF

One of the most awarded global A&E firms in San Francisco, CA is hiring for a Structural Engineer.

The firm has a strong backlog of projects and has secured several major healthcare projects.

Job Summary

Location: Flexibility to sit out of San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; or Seattle, WA.

Schedule: Hybrid – Tuesday‑Thursday on site, Monday & Friday remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently develop structural designs for building projects, focusing on steel and concrete systems.
• Perform structural analysis using ETABS, SAFE, and SAP2000, referencing applicable building codes and standards.
• Apply seismic design principles to building projects, including work in seismically active regions.
• Work with architects and in‑house MEP and lighting teams to produce integrated, coordinated building designs.
• Participate in design and documentation of commercial, workplace, and aviation interior projects and other building types as needed.
• Review and interpret architectural and engineering drawings to develop efficient structural solutions.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to cross‑functional teams, including architects, engineers, and project managers.
• Manage and prioritize 2–4 concurrent projects or tasks while maintaining organization, quality, and deadlines.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary design discussions, offering structural input that improves overall building performance.
• Collaborate with BIM specialists and other engineering members to ensure accurate and coordinated models and documentation.
• Support a growing structural engineering team by sharing knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned.
• Engage with project teams across different offices to support regional and global client projects.
• Qualification Requirements
• 5+ years of experience in structural engineering, focused on building design; looking for independent design ownership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural engineering; seismic coursework preferred.
• Proficient with ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, Revit (Bentley experience is a plus).
• Revit experience required – at minimum ability to review.
• Experience with large‑scale commercial, healthcare, and/or institutional projects (scope up to $20 M).
• Strong experience with steel and concrete structural systems. Able to work autonomously, reference codes, and run analysis without heavy oversight.
• Exposure to seismic design (West Coast experience ideal).
• Solid structural analysis experience.
• Strong communication skills; able to clearly explain technical concepts to cross‑functional teams.
• Proven ability to manage 2–4 projects/tasks simultaneously while maintaining organization and deadlines.
• Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to meet project goals and timelines.
• Employee Value Proposition
• Opportunity to work directly with a globally awarded A&E firm in Seattle, WA.
• Collaborative, design‑driven team working on impactful healthcare, commercial, and workplace interiors.
• Hybrid schedule.
• Exposure to global clients.
• Long‑term project opportunities across diverse project types.
• Supportive studio with strong leadership and diverse design challenges.
• Multidisciplinary environment – closely integrated with MEP and lighting designers.
• Greater impact – integrations reduce handoff work.
• Opportunity to broaden building knowledge beyond structural scope.
• Job Type & Location

Permanent position based out of San Francisco, CA.

• Pay and Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Discretionary bonuses
• Paid time off (PTO) and parental leave
• Flexible work schedule with remote options on Mondays and Fridays
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Employee discounts on entertainment and family services
• Workplace Type

Hybrid position in San Francisco, CA.

Application Deadline

Anticipated close: July 21, 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.

• Legal Compliance Statements
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: For all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Massachusetts
• Lie

Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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