{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"65ca8a5f6cc2f131034106b3","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/65ca8a5f6cc2f131034106b3","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/65ca8a5f6cc2f131034106b3","title":"Senior Structural Engineer","description":"General Job Description:\nThis position is responsible for independently delivering structural engineering services in support of mechanical, HVAC, and piping systems within ACCO’s Design-Build project environment. The Senior Structural Engineer will support projects from conceptual design through construction completion, ensuring structural integrity, code compliance, and constructability of mechanical system installations.\nThis role works closely with project management, construction teams, and other engineering disciplines to develop practical structural solutions that support installation of equipment, ductwork, piping, and related mechanical infrastructure. The position also provides technical leadership and mentorship to engineering staff while contributing to the continued growth of structural engineering capabilities within the organization .\nEssential Duties & Responsibilities\nExpert in project planning, coordination, and execution of structural engineering services within a design-build construction environment.\nIndependently perform structural design and analysis supporting mechanical systems from conceptual design through construction documentation for large or complex projects.\nDesign and develop structural solutions for:\nMechanical equipment anchorage\nSeismic restraint systems for ductwork, piping, and equipment\nEquipment vibration isolation systems\nRoof-mounted equipment support systems\nPipe and duct support structures\nSupplemental structural steel for equipment and mechanical systems\nStructural framing and equipment skids\nPrepare structural calculations and PE-stamped installation packages, including supporting documentation and bills of material where required.\nPerform structural verification of existing building structures to support equipment replacement, rooftop installations, and retrofit conditions.\nCoordinate structural design with:\nProject Management teams\nConstruction and field operations\nMechanical engineering and design teams\nVDC/BIM coordination teams\nTrade partners and subcontractors\nProvide field engineering support, including assistance with installation challenges, troubleshooting structural conditions, and resolving design issues encountered during construction.\nMaintain expert-level understanding of applicable building codes, structural design standards, and seismic requirements relevant to mechanical system installations.\nEffectively communicate structural design intent and technical requirements to internal teams, project stakeholders, and construction personnel.\nManage time effectively to support multiple projects while meeting design schedules and project deadlines.\nMentor and provide guidance to junior engineers and designers as needed.\nSupport engineering leadership in identifying opportunities to strengthen structural engineering capabilities within the organization.\nPerform other duties as assigned by Manager.\n\nPosition Requirements:\nBS in Structural or Civil Engineering required\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred\nMinimum 8+ years of experience supporting structural design for mechanical equipment, piping systems or building infrastructure is strongly preferred\nStrong understanding of structural engineering fundamentals, building codes and structural design standards, seismic restraint systems, equipment anchorage and attachment design and supplemental structural support systems\nProficiency in AutoCAD or Revit, or similar drafting software preferred\nKnowledgeable with 3D modeling software to create design and installation packages\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills\nAble to work independently with limited oversight, as well as part of a highly collaborative team\nStrong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and multi-task\nACCO Competencies:\nProactivity / Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision.\nPerseverance: Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.\nInsight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.\nEngagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.\nTeamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.\nBig Picture: Understands and contributes to organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.\nMotivation / Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.\nTechnical Curiosity / Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feed, back; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.\nProblem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.\n\nPhysical Requirements:\n(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)\nThe employee may regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.\nSpecific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.\nThe auditory/hearing abilities required by the job include the ability to hear customers calling by telephone.\nWhile performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods, stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.\nThe employee is regularly required to walk and sit.\nThis individual must be a responsible person and regular attendance is required.\nHours :\nThis is a non-exempt position from Monday through Friday. Work hours are as established by the local manager and generally begin and end between 7:00 am to 8:00 am start and 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm end, with one-hour break for lunch and two rest breaks. Eight hours per day is required and other occasional overtime may be necessary per business needs.\nCompetitive Wages:\n$52 to $81 per hour. Applicants please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation.\n#ACCO\n#LI-AL1\n\nWhy join ACCO? ACCO Engineered Systems is one of the largest mechanical contractors in the country. Since 1934, owners and builders have selected ACCO to design, install, and maintain more than 250,000 mechanical projects. ACCO is dedicated to the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance and service of commercial and industrial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, process piping, and building automation systems. Whether your project is a low or high-rise office building, a shopping mall, hospital, semi-conductor fabrication facility or pharmaceutical manufacturing plant…ACCO can design, build, install, and maintain a mechanical system to meet your needs.\n\nHere at ACCO, we are a part of something bigger. Just ask our customers: California Academy of Sciences, L.A. Live, and San Francisco 49ers Stadium. While we have been around for 80+ years, we continue to grow at a dynamic pace. And we are looking for talented individuals to join our team.\n\nWhat's great about working at ACCO is that we’re a big enough company to be the leader in HVAC mechanical contracting in California and the Southwest U.S., but as a 100% employee-owned ESOP, we’re a private company with a family-oriented feel. Several of our employees have worked at ACCO for twenty-five, thirty, and even over forty years! Together, the employees of ACCO are comprised of intelligent, dedicated, and entrepreneurial team members who put customers first and enjoy what they do.\n\nACCO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AA M/F/V/D.\nWe proudly hire U.S. Military Veterans, and those qualified are encouraged to apply.\nEqual Employment Opportunity is The Law.|Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision\nACCO will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment.\nNotice to Outside Recruiters:\nHiring managers are not authorized to review or accept recruiting agreements from any outside recruiting agencies. Outside recruiting agencies should not submit unsolicited resumes without signing the company's recruiting agreement.","company":"Accoengineeredsystems","rawCompany":"accoengineeredsystems","city":"Costa Mesa","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-06T13:14:56.445Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2051.00","title":"Civil Engineers","slug":"civil-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"238190","title":"Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors","slug":"other-foundation-structure-and-building-exterior-contractors"},{"code":"238990","title":"All Other Specialty Trade Contractors","slug":"all-other-specialty-trade-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Structural Engineer","description":"General Job Description:\nThis position is responsible for independently delivering structural engineering services in support of mechanical, HVAC, and piping systems within ACCO’s Design-Build project environment. 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The position also provides technical leadership and mentorship to engineering staff while contributing to the continued growth of structural engineering capabilities within the organization .\nEssential Duties & Responsibilities\nExpert in project planning, coordination, and execution of structural engineering services within a design-build construction environment.\nIndependently perform structural design and analysis supporting mechanical systems from conceptual design through construction documentation for large or complex projects.\nDesign and develop structural solutions for:\nMechanical equipment anchorage\nSeismic restraint systems for ductwork, piping, and equipment\nEquipment vibration isolation systems\nRoof-mounted equipment support systems\nPipe and duct support structures\nSupplemental structural steel for equipment and mechanical systems\nStructural framing and equipment skids\nPrepare structural calculations and PE-stamped installation packages, including supporting documentation and bills of material where required.\nPerform structural verification of existing building structures to support equipment replacement, rooftop installations, and retrofit conditions.\nCoordinate structural design with:\nProject Management teams\nConstruction and field operations\nMechanical engineering and design teams\nVDC/BIM coordination teams\nTrade partners and subcontractors\nProvide field engineering support, including assistance with installation challenges, troubleshooting structural conditions, and resolving design issues encountered during construction.\nMaintain expert-level understanding of applicable building codes, structural design standards, and seismic requirements relevant to mechanical system installations.\nEffectively communicate structural design intent and technical requirements to internal teams, project stakeholders, and construction personnel.\nManage time effectively to support multiple projects while meeting design schedules and project deadlines.\nMentor and provide guidance to junior engineers and designers as needed.\nSupport engineering leadership in identifying opportunities to strengthen structural engineering capabilities within the organization.\nPerform other duties as assigned by Manager.\n\nPosition Requirements:\nBS in Structural or Civil Engineering required\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred\nMinimum 8+ years of experience supporting structural design for mechanical equipment, piping systems or building infrastructure is strongly preferred\nStrong understanding of structural engineering fundamentals, building codes and structural design standards, seismic restraint systems, equipment anchorage and attachment design and supplemental structural support systems\nProficiency in AutoCAD or Revit, or similar drafting software preferred\nKnowledgeable with 3D modeling software to create design and installation packages\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills\nAble to work independently with limited oversight, as well as part of a highly collaborative team\nStrong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and multi-task\nACCO Competencies:\nProactivity / Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision.\nPerseverance: Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.\nInsight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.\nEngagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.\nTeamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.\nBig Picture: Understands and contributes to organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.\nMotivation / Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.\nTechnical Curiosity / Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feed, back; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.\nProblem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.\n\nPhysical Requirements:\n(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)\nThe employee may regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.\nSpecific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.\nThe auditory/hearing abilities required by the job include the ability to hear customers calling by telephone.\nWhile performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods, stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.\nThe employee is regularly required to walk and sit.\nThis individual must be a responsible person and regular attendance is required.\nHours :\nThis is a non-exempt position from Monday through Friday. Work hours are as established by the local manager and generally begin and end between 7:00 am to 8:00 am start and 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm end, with one-hour break for lunch and two rest breaks. Eight hours per day is required and other occasional overtime may be necessary per business needs.\nCompetitive Wages:\n$52 to $81 per hour. Applicants please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation.\n#ACCO\n#LI-AL1\n\nWhy join ACCO? ACCO Engineered Systems is one of the largest mechanical contractors in the country. Since 1934, owners and builders have selected ACCO to design, install, and maintain more than 250,000 mechanical projects. ACCO is dedicated to the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance and service of commercial and industrial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, process piping, and building automation systems. Whether your project is a low or high-rise office building, a shopping mall, hospital, semi-conductor fabrication facility or pharmaceutical manufacturing plant…ACCO can design, build, install, and maintain a mechanical system to meet your needs.\n\nHere at ACCO, we are a part of something bigger. Just ask our customers: California Academy of Sciences, L.A. Live, and San Francisco 49ers Stadium. While we have been around for 80+ years, we continue to grow at a dynamic pace. And we are looking for talented individuals to join our team.\n\nWhat's great about working at ACCO is that we’re a big enough company to be the leader in HVAC mechanical contracting in California and the Southwest U.S., but as a 100% employee-owned ESOP, we’re a private company with a family-oriented feel. 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