Structural Engineer

Motion Recruitment
  • Irwindale, CA
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    We are seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to lead and manage multiple infrastructure and building projects, including structural steel analysis, design, and construction for heavy industries such as sand and gravel processing plants, plant upgrades, and site improvements. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, proven project management abilities, and the skill to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and stakeholders. This role involves hands-on engineering and oversight from concept through construction, maintaining effective communication with plant operators, ensuring permit compliance, and building strong relationships with local agencies.

    Required Skills & Experience

    • Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
    • 10+ years of structural engineering experience, including heavy industrial projects
    • Professional Engineer (PE) license in California
    • Proficiency in engineering software (spreadsheets, word processing, AutoCAD, structural analysis/design tools); familiarity with mining operations; ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail; excellent communication and collaboration skills.
    • Ability to perform all phases of structural engineering tasks, including investigation, inspection, modeling, analysis, and design of steel and concrete structures.
    • Experience preparing building permits and strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and permitting.
    • Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
    • Demonstrated project management experience, including budgeting, scheduling, and team coordination.
    • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

    Desired Skills & Experience

    • Experience with public infrastructure permitting and regulatory compliance.
    • Expertise in concrete foundation and steel structure design and construction.
    • Familiarity with heavy industrial projects, including open-pit mining and equipment load analysis.
    • Field experience with inspections, retrofits, and construction support; bridge construction experience is a plus.

    What You Will Be Doing

    Daily Responsibilities

    • Lead structural design and analysis of bridges, industrial facilities, and site/street improvements, ensuring code compliance.
    • Prepare and review engineering calculations, drawings, and technical reports for new and retrofit projects.
    • Oversee permitting, contractor coordination, and bid evaluations.
    • Conduct site visits for inspections, troubleshooting, and construction support.
    • Collaborate with internal and external teams, including civil engineers, architects, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
    • Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables; report progress to management and clients.
    • Provide technical guidance on material selection, construction methods, and quality control.
    • Mentor junior engineers and support staff.
    • Support other team engineers with structural design needs.
    • Maintain organized project documentation and facilitate knowledge transfer within the team.
    • Coordinate with public agencies to secure permits and inspections.
    • Communicate engineering solutions with plant operators, agencies, and stakeholders; foster strong working relationships.
    • Utilize engineering tools (AutoCAD, RISA-3D, etc.) for problem-solving.

    The Offer

    You will receive the following benefits:

    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • Vacation Time
    • Stock Options

    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationIrwindale, CA

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • AutoCADunmatched
    • Bid Analysisunmatched
    • Bridge Buildingunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Building Permitsunmatched
    • Civil Engineeringunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Concreteunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Construction Supportunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Engineeringunmatched
    • Engineering Drawingunmatched
    • Engineering Softwareunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Knowledge Transferunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Mine Operationsunmatched
    • Mining Equipment and Machineryunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Open Cut Miningunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Professional Engineerunmatched
    • Progress Reportsunmatched
    • Project Scheduleunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Property Maintenanceunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Retrofitunmatched
    • Schedule Developmentunmatched
    • Spreadsheetsunmatched
    • Structural Engineeringunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Drawingunmatched
    • Technical Leadershipunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Word Processingunmatched

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