Structural Engineering Assistant Jobs in California

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Your Opportunity
As a Structural Engineer, your role is to work with general supervision and direction as a team member or lead on multiple projects under the guidance of a Principal Structural Engineer. You will perform or develop structural evaluations, analyses, calculations, design drawings, recommendations, and specifications for engineered systems or products for projects verifying compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards/practices.
Your Key Responsibilities

• Professionally represent Stantec internally and externally with colleagues, business partners, clients, and consultants
• Be responsible for projects of varying complexity and size
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Lead and support structural engineering teams responsible for evaluating, selecting, specifying, and engineering all structural engineered systems or products for a project
• Lead and support structural engineering teams responsible for the preparation and revisions to documentation in various structural phases including conceptual design, detailed design, and construction support.
• Perform preliminary and detailed structural analysis and design for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants, Reservoirs, other Hydraulic Containment Facilities, Industrial and Administrative Buildings
• Design, analyze and specify primarily reinforced concrete, masonry and structural steel systems and buildings
• Engage in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats
• Utilize computing technologies for the development of three-dimensional models of structural systems
• Lead and support preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents
• Prepare structural calculations using company standard software, and proprietary manufacturer software
• Contribute to the development of others through coaching, mentoring and motivating to develop professional excellence
• Support project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors
• Assist in the development of new standards, specifications and design tools for the structural group
• Assist in project administration including writing reports, gathering information, drafting proposals, and drafting correspondence.
• Review Contractor's shop drawing and submittals regarding structural work and investigating and developing engineered solutions to Contractor's Requests for Information.
• Assist technical staff in field activities including structural observations, monitoring, and other fieldwork.
• Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees by following company health and safety guidelines and policies.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Consistently demonstrate excellence in design, technical, and leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of structural design codes and standards (CBC/IBC, ASCE 7, ASCE 41, ACI 318 and/or ACI 350, TMS 402, AISC 360 and AISC 341), and the application of these provisions
• Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications
• Strong knowledge of structural mechanics and principles, structural systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards
• Thorough understanding of structural engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others
• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule
• Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought
• Strong knowledge of 3D models and 2D structural engineering drawings using Revit and AutoCad, and the ability to produce models or drawings or to develop clear, effective markups for a designer to incorporate
• Experience using structural engineering/finite element analysis software such as STAAD, RAM, SAP2000, RISA
• Advanced oral and written communication skills
• Ability to develop and lead presentations for team members, clients, and contractors
• Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite
• Heavy civil construction field experience preferred
• Actively engage in industry and professional organizations

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil or Structural Engineering required; master's degree preferred
• California licensed Structural Engineer (SE) required
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience

This position requires full-time, in-person attendance at our Sacramento C Street office location for an initial on-boarding/training period (minimum of 6 months). Transition to a hybrid working environment, if considered, is subject to Stantec's workplace attendance policies and supervisor discretion.
Typical office environment working with computers. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
Pay Range:
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas-$117,800.00 - $176,800.00 Annually
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Primary Location: United States | CA | Sacramento
Organization: 2243 Water-US Delivery-Sacramento CA
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 21/04/2026 10:04:27
Req ID: 1005501
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.