Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer

Do you want to work on unique and challenging projects?

Type of contract

Permanent

Grade

Senior

Area of Expertise

Building Structures

Region

US

Office / Project Location

Los Angeles

Ref No

8431

Buro Happold is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our talented and inclusive hybrid Structural Engineering team in Los Angeles.

Preparation and verification of detailed engineering designs, drawings, documents and specifications Undertake detailed engineering design for gravity and lateral systems of building structures Take the lead in managing project development and deliverables with the team Reviewing project work and deliverables to meet expected high levels of quality against project schedules   Guide and help develop less experienced  team members in order to achieve project success and team goals Create 3D structural analysis models using commercial software, including RAM, SAP, ETABS, SAFE, etc Set up, manage and review job/project administrative systems, including planning and monitoring job resourcing/expenditure Under guidance of project leadership, attend and participate in meetings with the client, and other design team members What are we looking for:

• 5+ years’ experience of innovative structural building engineering design

• Relevant master's degree

• Professional Engineer (P.E.)

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of US Building Codes and Professional Standards with expertise in seismic design

• Broad structural design knowledge from working on a wide range of projects

• Experience with wide range of material, including the design of steel, concrete and wood building structures

• Confident and proactive character with ability to accept a high degree of responsibility in a team-based organization, combined with ability to work independently

• Good working experience with BIM tools such as REVIT

• Passion for sustainability and reducing the environmental impact on projects

• Experience with or willing to learn computation design methods, using Rhino, Grasshopper is a plus

What we offer:

• Salary range of $90,000 to $110,000. This will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and/or geographic location

• Generous benefits package

• Annual discretionary bonus

• Generous PTO (4 weeks) in addition to 10 paid holidays

• 401k with company match

• Hybrid working & summer hours

• Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees

• Connection to global network of experts on the forefront of industry initiatives

• Access to a wide ranging learning and development opportunities

• Be a part of maintaining our company culture through open engagement with our Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, BH Women's Network, and/or our Black at BH Employee Resource Groups

Ready for something a little less ordinary?

Apply now to start your career journey with us.

A place for everyone

Buro Happold values individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.  

Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.

We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing difference allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.

Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.