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Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Join DES as a Structural Engineer and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our structural team. We're seeking a driven professional with a passion for both technical excellence and team leadership. In this role, you'll not only develop structural designs for diverse projects-spanning healthcare, life science, office, and education sectors-but also act as a mentor and guide, fostering the growth of our talented team of engineers. Your ability to combine technical expertise with strong business acumen, leadership, and communication skills will be essential to building a high-performing, collaborative team

• Evaluate the impact of project objectives on the structural design and implement appropriate solutions
• Responsible for meeting structural engineering design schedules and budgets
• Provide technical leadership by formulating and effectively communicating structural design solutions to clients and the project team
• Lead the creation of precise and comprehensive construction documents, guaranteeing accuracy through to completeness
• Team with Project Managers on timelines, budget and additional services
• Prepare structural engineering specification sections
• Develop compelling fee proposals and represent the firm in client marketing interviews and presentations
• Actively participate in professional development and mentoring by creating and growing industry connections through involvement in professional and marketing organizations
• Foster, develop, grow and maintain relationships with our valued clients
• Contribute to the performance review process by providing constructive feedback

Requirements

• Possession of a valid California Structural Engineer license, coupled with at least 10 years of increasing responsibility within the structural engineering field
• Experience producing structural designs and calculations for a wide variety of building and construction types
• Keen interest in the technical challenges and advancements of seismic engineering design 
• Passion for contributing to a variety of project types, including both building retrofits and new constructions
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with architects and owners
• Comprehensive understanding of all design and construction phases
• OSHPD and DSA experience a plus
• Strong technical skills in CAD and Revit-based project workflows
• Proficient in both manual and computerized analysis methodologies
• Solid foundation in structural engineering fundamentals and their implementation in professional practice
• Bachelor's or master's degree with concentration in Structural Engineering
• Work onsite in our Redwood City office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, full time on site is strongly preferred
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without any restrictions or requirement of sponsorship now or in the future

The typical pay range for this position is $130,000 - $200,000 in total compensation. Compensation depends on the individual's skills, experience, education, and geographic location.

Our Purpose

Born 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 DES

DES 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 for:  

• Competitive salary & annual bonuses
• 100% company-paid options for employee medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 
• 100% company-paid short & long-term disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Commuter & parking benefits
• Legal consultation & advice
• Identity theft  
• Supplemental life insurance & critical illness plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Standard & choice holidays  
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Credit Union
• 401k plan 
• Training & career development opportunities
• Annual career development stipend
• 100% Professional licensing & renewal fees
• Licenses & certification bonuses
• Hybrid work schedule working onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
• Collaborative, 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.com 

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