Senior Professional Engineer, Structural

TKDA
Riverside, CA
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior level Structural Engineers who can manage multi-disciplinary projects and have experience with steel, concrete, and Revit.

Best fit for

  • Mid-to-senior Structural Engineers with multi-disciplinary project management experience
    — “Lead or support structural-only and multi-discipline projects from planning and design through construction administration.”
  • Candidates with SE licensure in California and the ability to obtain it in Washington within one year
    — “Registered as a Structural Engineer (SE) in California with additional registration as a Structural Engineer (SE) in Washington OR the ability and commitment to obtain SE registration in Washington within one year of employment.”

Things to consider

  • Requires 10% travel for site visits and project meetings, which may impact work-life balance
    — “Ability to travel up to 10% for project meetings, site visits, and construction observation activities.”
  • No visa sponsorship available, so only candidates authorized to work in the US are eligible
    — “All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship needs or requirements.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with steel, concrete, and masonry structural systems in your resume
    — “Experience designing steel, concrete, masonry, and precast structural systems.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams during interviews
    — “Coordinate with multi-discipline project teams to ensure integrated, high-quality designs.”
  • Emphasize your background in preparing construction documents and specifications
    — “Prepare structural calculations, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates.”
  • Showcase your experience with structural analysis software like RISA-3D or RAM
    — “Proficiency with structural analysis software such as RISA-3D and/or RAM Structural System.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to manage client relationships and deliver projects
    — “Build relationships with clients, project teams, and contractors throughout project delivery.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • successful project completion
  • high-quality designs
Typical background
structural engineeringcivil engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Structural EngineeringDesignProject Management

Preferred

Multiple State RegistrationsProject Management

Stack & domain

AutocadRevitRisa-3dRAM Structural SystemCommunicationLeadershipStructural EngineeringFacilities Projects

About the role

Original posting from TKDA via Lever

Join TKDA's growing Facilities Engineering team in Riverside, California and help shape the structures that support communities throughout the Pacific Northwest and across the western United States. As an employee-owned firm, we believe great projects start with great people. You'll collaborate with architects, engineers, and designers across multiple disciplines to deliver meaningful facilities projects from concept through construction.

Whether you're looking to deepen your technical expertise, take on larger project responsibilities, or develop your project management skills, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact while working alongside a collaborative and experienced team.

Our Riverside office provides opportunities to work closely with teams across California, Washington, and other TKDA locations, supporting a diverse portfolio of facilities projects. This position will support projects throughout California, Washington, Oregon, and other western markets as our Facilities Engineering practice continues to grow.

Hybrid Work Environment: Tuesday - Thursday in office | Monday & Friday WFH

What You'll Do:

As a Structural Engineer at TKDA, you'll play an active role throughout the project lifecycle, partnering with civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural professionals to deliver innovative facility solutions.

You will:

  • Design structural systems for a variety of facilities projects across the Pacific Northwest and western United States.
  • Prepare structural calculations, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates.
  • Develop detailed drawings and models using AutoCAD and Revit.
  • Coordinate with multi-discipline project teams to ensure integrated, high-quality designs.
  • Participate in model reviews and clash detection efforts.
  • Conduct occasional site visits and field verifications of existing structures.
  • Perform condition assessments and support construction observation activities.
  • Build relationships with clients, project teams, and contractors throughout project delivery.
  • Lead or support structural-only and multi-discipline projects from planning and design through construction administration.
  • Continue developing your technical leadership and project management skills.

Required Qualifications:

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Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis.

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Registered as a Structural Engineer (SE) in California with additional registration as a Structural Engineer (SE) in Washington OR the ability and commitment to obtain SE registration in Washington within one year of employment.

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Five or more years of structural design experience supporting facilities projects.

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Experience designing steel, concrete, masonry, and precast structural systems.

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Proficiency with structural analysis software such as RISA-3D and/or RAM Structural System.

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Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.

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Experience collaborating with multi-discipline engineering and architectural teams throughout project delivery.

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Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, contractors, and project team members.

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Ability to travel up to 10% for project meetings, site visits, and construction observation activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

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Professional Engineer registration in multiple states.

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Structural Engineer (SE) licensure in California, Washington, and/or Oregon.

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Experience managing projects and coordinating client relationships.

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Experience preparing fee proposals and responding to RFPs.

Compensation:

The listed salary range reflects only the base pay for candidates with 10 - 20 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities. Salary range does not include addition compensation such as TKDA ESOP, bonus structure, paid overtime, and more. Individuals who have greater experience and higher compensation expectations are encouraged to apply. 

Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.

Join Our 100% Employee-Owned Firm

At our company, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 430+ professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards.

Comprehensive Benefits

Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one

Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses

HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan

401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals

ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits

Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year

Upon receiving a formal offer, you will get a personalized Total Compensation Overview (TCO) to see how everything adds up and what it looks like to be part of our community.

TKDA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, all applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. 

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship needs or requirements. TKDA does not sponsor any type of employment visas, including but not limited to H‑1B, F‑1 OPT/CPT, TN, or other work authorization programs.

*Pre-Employment Screening*

Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.

*Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies*

TKDA will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or placement agencies unless a service agreement is in place. In the event TKDA receives an unsolicited resume without a service agreement in place, TKDA will not be obligated to pay a service fee of any amount nor will TKDA be held liable to terms or conditions under any agreement of any kind that has not been authorized in writing by a TKDA officer.

Source: TKDA careers (Lever)

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