{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d68081bf44849ddd6ff7305e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d68081bf44849ddd6ff7305e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d68081bf44849ddd6ff7305e","title":"Senior Engineer I","description":"Description:\nResponsible for planning and conducting design work on building structures requiring advanced judgment in the evaluation, selection and application of engineering techniques. Experience with procedures and criteria for various project types, including but not limited to concrete, steel, masonry, and wood. Works closely with project team internally and externally to deliver projects. Coach and Mentor junior staff. Project Management responsibilities including scheduling, internal resource management and project financial performance. Work closely with the management team to coordinate project teams in achieving client outcome and contribute to team’s success by efficiently delivering high quality engineering services. Steward the technical development of staff engineers. Introduction to business development.\nRequirements:\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nTechnical\nUnder close supervision, performs a variety of engineering tasks, including:\nPerforms engineering design tasks with limited guidance for up to level 3 projects.\nPerforms engineering design tasks with guidance for level 4 projects and above.\nConducts or monitor research.\nBuild and debug engineering model as needed.\nReview, understand, and interpret data outputs from engineering model to comply with building code.\nFormulate and solve complex problems with guidance.\nProvide guidance to engineering design tasks.\nPreparing drawings and visual aids with up to level 3 projects.\nProvide guidance for drawings production.\nPerform construction activities for up to level 2 projects without guidance.\nPerform construction activities for up to level 3 projects with guidance.\nAssist in construction activities with guidance for level 4 projects and above.\nProvide guidance for construction activities.\nReview and recommend construction activities QA/QC.\nProject Management\nAssigns tasks to and directs engineers and administrative staff (such as Eng. Standards task assignment, performance review).\nPlans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work.\nPrepares scope, budget and schedules for assignments.\nAssign task to engineering staff. Conduct Kickoff Meetings, briefing employees on their respective tasks assigned. This briefing should include technical components and time/cost expectations. Prepare a resource plan outlining the resources required to complete the scope within the schedule.\nUnderstand and execute the scope, project fee structure 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 Associate/PIC as appropriate per project basis/complexity level III and up. Write Additional Service Requests (ASR’s) when additional scope is requested for project complexity I and up.\nCommunicate regularly with the PIC during the duration of the project and Notify the PIC immediately should the scope, complexity or schedule for the project change.\nDemonstrate proficient time management skills, and help others increase their time management skills by helping to prioritize and realistically set goals/deadlines.\nEnsure and perform QA/QC protocol for all tasks for which you are responsible for project complexity III and below. Recognize and alert Associate/PIC if a project is potentially going off track and needs intervention to get back on track.\nEnsure client service expectation are upheld. Identify ways to extend and/or expand client relationships\nMonitor financial performance on projects and recommend adjustments as needed. Assist with billing inquiry for small projects.\nGain understanding of QA/QC protocol for all tasks for which you are responsible.\nGain understanding of client service expectation.\nGain understanding of key financial performance indicators for successful project completion, including on-time and on-budget objectives.\nAttend weekly staff meetings to coordinate staffing needs (beyond your own) with other Senior Engineers/Associates/PIC\nManage up to Level III projects.\nOther duties and responsibilities\nAssists with proposals to provide professional services and may prepare on smaller proposals where appropriate.\nIdentify and recommend enhancements to operational procedures to improve efficiency etc.\nAwareness and understanding of organizational risk associated with technical, legal and financial items.\nOversee development of Engineering and Drawing standard SOP. Identify new standards to improve efficiency etc.\nParticipate and conduct hiring interview. Make recommendation on hiring decision(s).\nCoach staff by providing guidance and help Structural Designers and Project Engineers to increase their skills.\nParticipate in the performance review/feedback process, gather feedback to share with leadership about team performance.\nConduct presentations both internally and externally. Participate in proposal presentations.\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with clients and network groups.\nUnderstand how role fits into the larger strategic plan of the organization.\nLeverage existing relationships to make introductions between prospective and/or existing clients and the Sr. Leadership Team.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)\nB.S. and/or M.S. Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering and/or Masters’ degree in Structural Engineering or 8 years of related experience.\n6+ years working in the field of structural engineering.\nCA Professional Engineer License and working towards CA Structural Engineer License\nWorking towards LEED AP Certification\nAbility to lead by example.\nEmbraces life-long learning, staying current with industry trends. Formulate ideas into actionable steps the company should take to stay relevant.\nRoutinely interacts with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others. Possesses advanced oral and written communication skills. Represents the organization in communications and conferences. Pertaining to broad-aspects of engineering assignments.\nAdvanced understanding of Enercalc, Bluebeam, Risa 3D, Google Suite, and Deltek VP. Intermediate understanding of Risa Floor and Risa Connection.\nAbility to use MS Office products.\nMember of SEAONC or industry related organization encouraged.\nEngaged in community service programs – helping to organize and lead initiatives.\nAbility to travel to other locations to work on projects as needed.\nAnalytical and critical problem-solving skills.","company":"Element Structural Engineers","rawCompany":"element structural engineers","city":"Newark","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-06T12:44:32.005Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"17-2051.00","title":"Civil Engineers","slug":"civil-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"},{"code":"332312","title":"Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing","slug":"fabricated-structural-metal-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Engineer I","description":"Description:\nResponsible for planning and conducting design work on building structures requiring advanced judgment in the evaluation, selection and application of engineering techniques. Experience with procedures and criteria for various project types, including but not limited to concrete, steel, masonry, and wood. Works closely with project team internally and externally to deliver projects. Coach and Mentor junior staff. Project Management responsibilities including scheduling, internal resource management and project financial performance. Work closely with the management team to coordinate project teams in achieving client outcome and contribute to team’s success by efficiently delivering high quality engineering services. Steward the technical development of staff engineers. Introduction to business development.\nRequirements:\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nTechnical\nUnder close supervision, performs a variety of engineering tasks, including:\nPerforms engineering design tasks with limited guidance for up to level 3 projects.\nPerforms engineering design tasks with guidance for level 4 projects and above.\nConducts or monitor research.\nBuild and debug engineering model as needed.\nReview, understand, and interpret data outputs from engineering model to comply with building code.\nFormulate and solve complex problems with guidance.\nProvide guidance to engineering design tasks.\nPreparing drawings and visual aids with up to level 3 projects.\nProvide guidance for drawings production.\nPerform construction activities for up to level 2 projects without guidance.\nPerform construction activities for up to level 3 projects with guidance.\nAssist in construction activities with guidance for level 4 projects and above.\nProvide guidance for construction activities.\nReview and recommend construction activities QA/QC.\nProject Management\nAssigns tasks to and directs engineers and administrative staff (such as Eng. Standards task assignment, performance review).\nPlans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work.\nPrepares scope, budget and schedules for assignments.\nAssign task to engineering staff. Conduct Kickoff Meetings, briefing employees on their respective tasks assigned. This briefing should include technical components and time/cost expectations. Prepare a resource plan outlining the resources required to complete the scope within the schedule.\nUnderstand and execute the scope, project fee structure 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 Associate/PIC as appropriate per project basis/complexity level III and up. Write Additional Service Requests (ASR’s) when additional scope is requested for project complexity I and up.\nCommunicate regularly with the PIC during the duration of the project and Notify the PIC immediately should the scope, complexity or schedule for the project change.\nDemonstrate proficient time management skills, and help others increase their time management skills by helping to prioritize and realistically set goals/deadlines.\nEnsure and perform QA/QC protocol for all tasks for which you are responsible for project complexity III and below. Recognize and alert Associate/PIC if a project is potentially going off track and needs intervention to get back on track.\nEnsure client service expectation are upheld. Identify ways to extend and/or expand client relationships\nMonitor financial performance on projects and recommend adjustments as needed. Assist with billing inquiry for small projects.\nGain understanding of QA/QC protocol for all tasks for which you are responsible.\nGain understanding of client service expectation.\nGain understanding of key financial performance indicators for successful project completion, including on-time and on-budget objectives.\nAttend weekly staff meetings to coordinate staffing needs (beyond your own) with other Senior Engineers/Associates/PIC\nManage up to Level III projects.\nOther duties and responsibilities\nAssists with proposals to provide professional services and may prepare on smaller proposals where appropriate.\nIdentify and recommend enhancements to operational procedures to improve efficiency etc.\nAwareness and understanding of organizational risk associated with technical, legal and financial items.\nOversee development of Engineering and Drawing standard SOP. Identify new standards to improve efficiency etc.\nParticipate and conduct hiring interview. Make recommendation on hiring decision(s).\nCoach staff by providing guidance and help Structural Designers and Project Engineers to increase their skills.\nParticipate in the performance review/feedback process, gather feedback to share with leadership about team performance.\nConduct presentations both internally and externally. Participate in proposal presentations.\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with clients and network groups.\nUnderstand how role fits into the larger strategic plan of the organization.\nLeverage existing relationships to make introductions between prospective and/or existing clients and the Sr. Leadership Team.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)\nB.S. and/or M.S. Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering and/or Masters’ degree in Structural Engineering or 8 years of related experience.\n6+ years working in the field of structural engineering.\nCA Professional Engineer License and working towards CA Structural Engineer License\nWorking towards LEED AP Certification\nAbility to lead by example.\nEmbraces life-long learning, staying current with industry trends. Formulate ideas into actionable steps the company should take to stay relevant.\nRoutinely interacts with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others. Possesses advanced oral and written communication skills. Represents the organization in communications and conferences. Pertaining to broad-aspects of engineering assignments.\nAdvanced understanding of Enercalc, Bluebeam, Risa 3D, Google Suite, and Deltek VP. Intermediate understanding of Risa Floor and Risa Connection.\nAbility to use MS Office products.\nMember of SEAONC or industry related organization encouraged.\nEngaged in community service programs – helping to organize and lead initiatives.\nAbility to travel to other locations to work on projects as needed.\nAnalytical and critical problem-solving skills.","datePosted":"2026-08-06T12:44:32.005Z","dateModified":"2026-08-06T12:44:32.005Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Element Structural Engineers","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Newark","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"d68081bf44849ddd6ff7305e"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d68081bf44849ddd6ff7305e"}}