Structural Engineer - W/WW
About the firm
Our client is a San Diego based structural engineering consultancy with a diverse portfolio across multiple sectors and client types. While they support a range of project work year round, water and wastewater facilities design is a current high priority need due to active project demand and a growing backlog in that market.
The role
This is a senior focused hire for a structural engineer who designs the structures that support water and wastewater facilities. This is not a process or systems design role. You will lead structural scopes from concept through construction support for projects such as treatment plants, pump stations, reservoirs, basins, pipe galleries, equipment supports, and associated buildings. The work leans heavily toward reinforced concrete, coordination with multi discipline teams, and practical design decisions that hold up in the field.
What you will do
- Own structural design for water and wastewater facilities, expansions, and upgrades
- Produce calculations, plans, details, and specifications ready for permitting and construction
- Coordinate loads, interfaces, and constructability with civil, mechanical, electrical, and process teams
- Support construction with RFIs, submittals, site visits, and resolution of field issues
- Evaluate existing structures when needed and write clear technical documentation
- Provide QA oversight, mentor junior engineers, and help drive consistent delivery standards
What we are looking for
- 8+ years of structural engineering experience with direct water or wastewater facilities exposure
- Strong reinforced concrete background; liquid containing and below grade structures are a plus
- Experience taking projects from early design through IFC and construction support
- Comfort working with owners, reviewers, and multi discipline teams
- Familiarity with structural codes and standards used in California practice
- PE strongly preferred (California PE ideal, or ability to obtain)
Location
San Diego based role. Local presence matters for coordination and periodic site work.
If you are interested and meet the above qualifications, please don't hesitate to apply.
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