Structural Engineer

Structural Design Engineer position in Concord, CA with Ficcadenti Waggoner and Castle Structural Engineers.

Job Details

• Salary: USD 95,000 - 175,000 per year
• Location: Concord, CA onsite
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: Minimum 5 years
• Education: Bachelor's degree required; MS preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of major structures using concrete, steel, wood, masonry, timber, cold-formed steel, and fiber reinforced plastic
• Develop designs with prefabricated construction methods
• Engage with clients to align project goals and expectations
• Perform site inspections and coordinate with contractors
• Foster ongoing relationships with clients

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree required; Master of Science preferred
• Professional Engineer license preferred
• Proficiency with SAP, ETABS, RISA, Enercalc, Bluebeam and Revit preferred
• Self-motivated and team oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop innovative solutions for complex problems

Technologies

• SAP
• ETABS
• RISA
• Enercalc
• Bluebeam
• Revit

Benefits

• Base salary negotiable
• Overtime pay at 1.5x base rate
• Semi-annual bonuses
• Tax-deferred profit sharing equal to 7.5% of total annual gross compensation with 5-year vesting; employer paid
• 100% employer paid medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) program
• 100% paid professional development
• 100% paid annual retreat

Job Description

• Employer: Ficcadenti Waggoner and Castle Structural Engineers, Inc.
• Position: Structural Design Engineer
• Location: Concord, CA
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Ability to commute: Concord, CA 94520 (Preferred)

Firm Description

Ficcadenti Waggoner and Castle Structural Engineers (FWC) was founded in 1991 to deliver structural engineering services to a diverse group of high quality clients. The firm employs over 70 professionals across four offices nationwide. FWC emphasizes knowledge, experience, and education as keys to successful client partnerships. The practice includes designing parking structures, theme parks, theaters, large retail centers, fitness facilities, hotels, multifamily housing, university facilities, airport facilities, and commercial buildings, using concrete, steel, masonry, timber, cold formed steel, fiber reinforced plastic, and other materials. Engineers combine modern analytical software with hands-on contractor collaboration, supported by advanced drafting and 3D modeling to produce quality designs, reports, and construction documents.