Professional Engineer

DescriptionWHAT YOU'LL DOJoin DES as a Professional Engineer and contribute to the continued growth of our structural team. We're looking for a motivated, detail-oriented engineer who values technical excellence and thrives in a collaborative environment. In this role, you’ll be involved in a broad spectrum of projects, developing well-crafted, high-performing structural designs.Perform structural design of projects, including executing calculations and analysis, preparing drawings, and drafting reportsResearch applicable codes, regulations, and requirementsCoordinate the structural design internally within the firm, with other disciplines and consultantsPerform Construction Administration, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals and conducting site visitsPrepare structural engineering specification sectionsProvide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, supporting professional development and knowledge sharingActively participate in professional development and mentoring by creating and growing industry connections through involvement in professional and marketing organizationsRequirementsPossession of a valid California Professional Engineer (PE) license, coupled with at least 5 - 7 years within the structural engineering fieldPassion for contributing to a variety of project types, including both building retrofits and new constructionsFamiliarity with relevant industry standards and codes Comprehensive understanding of all design and construction phasesOSHPD and DSA experience a plusStrong technical skills in CAD and RevitProficient in both manual and computerized analysis methodologiesBachelor’s or master’s degree with concentration in Structural EngineeringWork onsite in our Redwood City office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, full time on site is strongly preferredMust be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without any restrictions or requirement of sponsorship now or in the futureThe typical pay range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000 in total compensation. Compensation depends on the individual's skills, experience, education, and geographic location.Our PurposeBorn and bred in the Bay Area, DES shares the trailblazing spirit of Silicon Valley. As an integrated design firm, we collaborate between disciplines, from architecture and interior design to planning and engineering. We are here to cross boundaries. The clients we attract span technology, education, life science, healthcare, and real estate development. We cross-pollinate insights, designing solutions special to each project and informed by the full breadth of our experience. Research centers can inspire startup facilities. Social spaces can shape wellness clinics. Tech campuses can transform the urban places of tomorrow.It all starts with the partnership, a give-and-take of ideas. Bring us your site, budget, and brief. Bring on the unexpected, the unexplored, the uncertain. Where others see limitations, we see possibilities. We believe a process that’s agile and flexible produces a place that is the same. A place that’s designed for working and playing, healing and learning, dreaming and doing. A place that inspires people to make it their own.Life at DESDES is committed to the well-being of our team members and their families. We support a healthy lifestyle and work-life balance.Benefits You Will Be Eligible ForCompetitive salary & annual bonuses100% company-paid options for employee medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 100% company-paid short & long-term disability benefitsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributionCommuter & parking benefitsLegal consultation & adviceIdentity theftSupplemental life insurance & critical illness plansPaid Time Off (PTO)Standard & choice holidaysEmployee Assistance Plan (EAP)Pet InsuranceCredit Union 401k plan Training & career development opportunitiesAnnual career development stipend100% Professional licensing & renewal feesLicenses & certification bonusesHybrid work schedule working onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays & ThursdaysCollaborative, friendly, fun, and enriching environment for our team to thrive and grow!We are proud and committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We welcome, recognize, celebrate, and encourage diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Our teams are comprised of people with experiences from diverse backgrounds which helps us gain a fresh perspective while challenging our own thinking about design. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.DES participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s I-9 to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration Records. To learn more, visit: everify.comDES' California Privacy Notice