Structural Designer

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Locations

San Diego, CA, USA

Experience Level

Entry

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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

Responsibilities

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
Learn to master 21st century seismic design, including performance-based design and resilience-based design for both new construction and building retrofit
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
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

Desired Qualifications

The salary range for this position is $62,000 - $90,000 and is eligible for an annual

LPA is seeking a passionate Structural Designer to join our integrated team of architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects and master planners. 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.

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.

Structural Engineering at LPA

What you will 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
Learn to master 21st century seismic design, including performance-based design and resilience-based design for both new construction and building retrofit
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 will do:

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

Structural Designer 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. We specialize in creating innovative, sustainable environments that work better, do more with less and improve people’s lives. We provide a vibrant and rewarding work environment—one that values and fosters creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, community engagement and ongoing career development and growth. LPA is also committed to diversity, wellness and work-life balance. LPA offers competitive salaries and generous benefits, including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial, wellness and other work/life plans.

The salary range for this position is $62,000 - $90,000 and 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 internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

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.

201-500 employees

Website

Sustainable design architecture firm

Company Overview

LPA's mission is to deliver timeless, sustainable designs that benefit the environment, generate lasting value, enrich the human experience and ensure a better future.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance
Retirement and financial plans
Wellness and other work/life programs.

Company Core Values

Focus on the Future. We believe we have a responsibility to leave the world better than we found it. All of our projects are designed to have a positive and enduring environmental, economic and social impact.
Collaborate for Greatness. We believe that the best ideas and outcomes come from working together as a truly integrated team. That’s why we emphasize collaboration and coordination in all that we do.
Always Be Innovating. LPA is committed to pushing boundaries, embracing new ideas and challenging the status quo. We’re always looking for new ways to innovate and problem solve.
Do More with Less. Sustainability isn’t just about the environment—it’s also about efficiency. Our goal is to produce high-performance projects that deliver greater value at lower cost and with less resources.
Be a Better Partner. We aren’t just passionate about design. We’re passionate about our clients. We go above and beyond to listen, resolve challenges and deliver on our promises.