Structural Designer

LPA, Inc.

San Jose, CA

HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Candidates with structural engineering experience and collaborative mindset will find this multidisciplinary role in sustainable design.

Best fit for

Candidates with structural engineering experience and a passion for sustainable design practices
— “foster a supportive, collaborative environment where creativity, curiosity, and professional growth are encouraged”
Individuals who thrive in integrated design teams and have a strong interest in innovative research
— “Participate in the integrated design process with other disciplines at LPA”
Candidates who are open to mentorship and have aspirations for PE or SE licensure
— “Receive mentorship and training from Project Leaders, including a focus on preparation for PE and SE licensure”

Things to consider

The role may require in-office presence due to the collaborative team environment
— “Join a high-performing, multi-disciplinary design team”
Candidates should be prepared for a potentially variable workload across different project types
— “work on a broad range of projects from office, education and recreation buildings to complex laboratories, health care facilities, and performing arts centers”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with sustainable design and integration across disciplines in your resume
— “Join the firm AIA calls “a trailblazer in sustainable, high-performance architecture””
Emphasize any prior research involvement in next-generation design methods
— “Work on research for next generation design and analysis methods related to projects”
Showcase communication skills through project examples involving cross-disciplinary collaboration
— “Strong written and verbal communication skills”
Demonstrate interest in professional growth and mention any prior mentorship or training experiences
— “Provide mentorship from Managing Directors and Design Directors as well as other in-house disciplines on all projects”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

participating in integrated design process
assisting in comprehensive structural design
receiving mentorship for licensure

Typical background

structural engineeringcivil engineeringarchitecture

Skills & requirements

Required

Structural DesignRevitRAMRISAEtabs

Preferred

Sustainable Design

Stack & domain

RevitRAMRISAEtabsCommitment To Multidisciplinary Design ProcessCurious And Open Minded To LearnStrong Written And Verbal Communication SkillsArchitectureEngineering

About the role

Original posting from LPA, Inc. via Ashby

Join the firm AIA calls “a trailblazer in sustainable, high-performance architecture.” Winner of the AIA 2025 Firm Award https://www.aia.org/about-aia/press/lpa-design-studios-receives-2025-aia-architecture-firm-award, we’re an integrated collective of designers and researchers united in a mission to eliminate carbon emissions and build a more equitable, livable future.
LPA is seeking a passionate Structural Designer to join our integrated team of architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects and master planners. We are an award-winning multidisciplinary design firm that focuses on collaborative and sustainable design. Our structural engineering group has earned top awards https://lpadesignstudios.com/press-releases/two-lpa-projects-win-top-national-structural-engineering-awards from the American Institute of Steel Construction and the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA), which honor “the most innovative projects in the world”.
As a member of our structural engineering team, you will work on a broad range of projects from office, education and recreation buildings to complex laboratories, health care facilities, and performing arts centers. Our award-winning projects aim to have a positive and enduring environmental, economic and social impact. Here https://lpadesignstudios.com/playlist/top-10-lpa-structural-engineering-awards is more information about some of our work and our projects across LPA.
You will join a high-performing, multi-disciplinary design team, and you will impact projects at each stage of design. We offer numerous education and mentoring opportunities including software training, tech talks, and monthly LPA-U courses centered around innovative and sustainable design practices. Join a firm where your voice is heard, creative design ideas are encouraged, and your work is highly regarded.
What You'll Do:
Participate in the integrated design process with other disciplines at LPA
Assist Project Engineers and Project Managers in the comprehensive structural design of a large variety of building types and structural systems
Work on research for next generation design and analysis methods related to projects
Actively participate in the construction administration phase at projects
Receive mentorship and training from Project Leaders, including a focus on preparation for PE and SE licensure
What We Offer:
Provide mentorship from Managing Directors and Design Directors as well as other in-house disciplines on all projects
Provide career growth opportunities including licensure incentives, professional development grants and our professional development process
In-house management and leadership training opportunities
Education opportunities including LPA+U and LPA Tech Talks
What We're Looking For:
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related field
Knowledge of Revit, RAM, RISA and ETABs is preferred
Enthusiastic commitment to the multidisciplinary design process and team environment
Curious and open minded to learn
Strong written and verbal communication skills
LPA is an integrated design firm with offices in California and Texas, focused on creating forward-thinking, sustainable spaces that make a positive impact. We believe great design begins with great people, which is why we foster a supportive, collaborative environment where creativity, curiosity, and professional growth are encouraged. Our culture values diversity, promotes wellness, and supports a healthy work-life balance. At LPA, we offer competitive salaries and a robust benefits package—including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial planning, wellness initiatives, and flexible work/life programs.
This position is eligible for an annual bonus. If you are hired at LPA, your base salary is based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience and/or project complexity. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
LPA uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires.
NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES AND RECRUITERS:
Please note that LPA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed contract, LPA will not agree to pay any recruiter fee. In the situation an agency or recruiter submits a candidate or resume without a previously signed agreement and/or without LPA’s request, LPA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of LPA.

Source: LPA, Inc. careers (Ashby)