Senior Structural Project Engineer

DCI Engineers - Los Angeles

Launch your structural engineering career with DCI Engineers in our Los Angeles, CA office. As a Senior Structural Project Engineer, you’ll work on diverse building projects, collaborate with talented engineers and BIM designers, and grow your technical expertise - all while contributing to a team that values innovation, mentorship, and work/life balance.

What You’ll Do:

As a Senior Structural Project Engineer, you will contribute to the design, analysis, and construction support of building projects, including:

• Perform structural design of assigned tasks under the supervision of the Project Manager
• Collaborate with BIM Designers to produce structural construction documents and draft details in REVIT
• Assist Project Managers with construction support, including shop drawing review and responding to RFIs
• Ensure accuracy and attention to detail in all construction documents
• Progressively grow your technical knowledge through internal project experience and continuing education
• Develop and maintain client relationships

What You Bring:

To succeed as a Senior Structural Project Engineer, you should bring the following skills and experiences:

• 3-5 years of structural engineering experience related to building design
• Working knowledge and project experience using steel, concrete, and wood design materials
• Experience designing all categories of gravity framing and wind-resisting systems
• Basic knowledge of design/build codes such as AISC, ACI 318, IBC, ASCE 7
• Working knowledge of structural analysis software such as RISA 3D, RAM, ETABS, Enercalc, or similar
• Ability to manage your time and juggle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Desire to provide excellent service and build strong client relationships
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and effective communication skills
• State-issued Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Structural, Civil, or Architectural Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited university (Master’s preferred)

Why DCI Engineers

At DCI Engineers, you’ll find more than just a job - you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and a lifestyle you crave. With 20+ offices across the United States and 35+ years of experience, we’ve built a firm that challenges employees to step outside the box, provide creative solutions, and deliver exceptional value to projects.

We foster a supportive and entrepreneurial culture, where mentorship, professional growth, and work/life balance are a priority. Your time outside of work fuels your productivity, creativity, and professional development, and we encourage our employees to pursue it.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary + overtime earning opportunities
• Company-paid medical, dental, and visioninsurance
• Tax-advantaged savings account options
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and supplemental coverage
• 401(k) with annual company contribution
• 8 paid holidays (including 1 floating holiday)
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Commuter benefits (where available)
• Health & Fitness Program
• Cell phone benefit
• Seminar and licensing reimbursements