$115,000–$135,000 Per Year
Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Concrete, Construction Administration, Customer Relations, Engineering, Engineering Drawing, Health Plan, Healthcare, Higher Education, Leadership, Masonry, Mentoring, Professional Engineer, Project Design, Project Engineering, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, Quality Control, Regulations, Structural Engineering, Team Building, Technical Drawing, Technical/Engineering Design
MHP Structural Engineers is seeking a Structural Project Engineer level 1 - 3 with strong healthcare project experience (HCAI and other jurisdictions) to join our Long Beach office. This role is designed for a licensed California P.E. who is actively working towards their S.E. license and stepping into a future Project Management role within the firm.
At MHP, we focus on delivering structural solutions that support essential healthcare campuses, K-12 schools, higher education buildings, and critical infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful, complex projects from early design through construction administration, while also helping mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continued growth of our healthcare and education practice.
What You'll Do
- Lead and support structural engineering design for healthcare, including:
- SPC 4d, NPC 4d and NPC 5 Design Projects
- Healthcare tenant improvements and central plant upgrades
- Healthcare Non-structural component anchorage.
- Design of Ground Up Healthcare Facilities
- Manage projects from conceptual design through construction administration
- Prepare and review calculations, drawings, and technical specifications
- Coordinate with architects, contractors, and regulatory agencies
- Support proposal development and client-facing project discussions
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development
- QC of junior engineers calculations and drawings.
- Work toward progression into a Project Manager role
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering (Structural emphasis), or Structural Engineering
- California P.E. license required; active pursuit of California S.E. licensure is strongly encouraged
- 6+ years of structural engineering experience
- Strong experience with healthcare (HCAI) projects required
- Proficiency in structural design of steel, concrete, masonry, and timber systems
- Strong understanding of CBC (including A-chapters) and ASCE 7-22
- Interest in pursuing California S.E. licensure mandatory
- Strong communication skills and desire to take on leadership responsibility
Why MHP
At MHP, engineers are trusted with real responsibility and meaningful project leadership early in their careers. We value technical excellence, collaboration, and long-term professional growth. This role is an opportunity to step into more ownership--managing complex projects, mentoring others, and shaping the future of healthcare and education facilities across California. MHP is very proud of their great culture in both the San Diego and Long Beach office and that is a key factor to the long term retention of their employees.
Compensation
Compensation is based on experience and qualifications The reasonably expected annual salary range for this position is $115,000.00 to $135,000.00. MHP offers excellent benefits including a great healthcare plan and 401k match.
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