Position Description: We are looking for a highly skilled structural engineer with a history of success executing design build projects in health care and/or higher education and/or performing seismic evaluation and retrofits on existing buildings in California. The ideal candidate is an experienced Project Manager who excels in technical leadership, business development and staff mentorship. This opportunity is available in Sacramento or North Orange County.
Compensation and Benefits: The annual salary for this position generally ranges from $180,000 to $220,000 with an incentive compensation plan. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to pay transparency laws. Actual pay rates will vary depending on company geographic differentials and candidate experience and qualifications.
Benefits include health and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with company Profit Sharing contribution, employee ownership in a privately held stock plan, financial support for professional activities, a generous paid time off program, paid parental leave and many other perks.
Primary Responsibilities: As a technical leader in the firm, Principals are expected to mentor and develop engineering staff, effectively manage structural projects, and successfully develop client relationships to achieve annual revenue goals.
Model, foster and hold others accountable to a culture of teamwork, inclusion, collaboration and respect.
Lead the project team from conceptual design through construction administration. Clearly and confidently communicate key messages and expectations to promote quality outcomes.
Keep project team members fully utilized. Coordinate the activities of project managers and supervise staff to maintain the desired multiplier while satisfying client expectations for quality and service.
Initiate and maintain relationships with key contacts to market firm's reputation and support business development efforts. Identify opportunities and help secure new or add-on work at existing clients.
Hold a leadership role in industry activities related to structural or earthquake engineering.
Application Process: Please submit your resume and a targeted cover letter describing the alignment of your background with this position.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering required.
15+ years of education and experience in the structural, seismic, or forensic engineering fields beyond BS degree.
California Civil Engineering license required.
A target client base that will drive annual project manager revenue goals.
Desired Qualifications:
MS degree in Structural Engineering.
Registration as a Structural Engineer in California.
Minimum of 6 years of experience managing technical staff.
Experience in post-earthquake reconnaissance and/or research related to structural, seismic, or forensic engineering.
COMPANY BACKGROUND: Founded in 1940 and headquartered in San Francisco, Degenkolb Engineers has more than eight decades of commitment to innovation, client service, and life-long learning. We deliver customized structural solutions in a variety of practice areas: healthcare, education, science and technology, forensics, construction engineering, and federal buildings. We address every project need such as meeting stringent building codes, a hard construction schedule, the client budget or developing a structural system that creates a landmark.
CULTURE: We offer focused professional development within a highly supportive and transparent environment, a flexible hybrid work schedule and a fun office environment! Our firm is highly collaborative and filled with experts who are united by a passion for industry involvement, pride in company ownership, and respect for our personal lives. We also offer opportunities for committee participation and leadership, and a pay scale set at the 75th market percentile. To learn more, please visit our website:
https://degenkolb.com/culture/
https://degenkolb.com/career_path/
EEO STATEMENT: Degenkolb Engineers complies with Equal Opportunity... Employer guidelines, meaning we do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. And we go beyond the laws - we are truly committed to increasing the diversity of our team and we value the different perspectives, skills, and experiences it brings to our firm.
