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Senior Project Engineer

4/24/2026

The Senior Project Engineer oversees structural design projects, ensuring technical quality and coordination while serving as the engineer of record. They also supervise and mentor junior engineering staff and support project management and business development activities.

Salary

121000 - 136000 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
PASE (Peoples Associates Structural Engineers) has delivered innovative, cost-effective structural design solutions since 1990. With offices in California and Europe, and remote teams across the US, we emphasize close collaboration with project teams to ensure success on both domestic and international projects. Our experienced engineers prioritize clear communication and attention to detail, consistently meeting deadlines and exceeding quality expectations. We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning because we believe a positive experience builds strong, lasting relationships. Committed to transparency and trust, we deliver exceptional service, on time and within budget. PASE brings extensive expertise across diverse project types, including: — Mission Critical Data Centers — Multifamily Developments — High End Residential — Commercial — Institutional — Mixed Use — Bridges — Cryogenic Facilities — Utility Infrastructure Our Services Include: — Structural Design of New Buildings — Structural Design for Building Renovations, Restorations, and Expansions — Structural and Seismic Evaluations of Existing Structures — Seismic Retrofit and Strengthening of Deficient Structures — Structural Design of Anchorage and Bracing for Nonstructural Components — Structural Design of Nonbuilding Structures PASE Office Locations and Remote Team Presence: Office Locations: — 1150 Campbell Ave, San Jose, California 95126, US (Headquarters) — 2633 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, California 94583, US — 2012 H St, Sacramento, California 95811, US — Horvacanska cesta 53/A, Zagreb, Croatia (EU Office) Fully Remote Teams Located In: — Portland, Oregon, US — Los Angeles, California, US — Boston, Massachusetts, US — New York, New York, US — St. George, Utah, US
About the Role

Description

Job Summary

Oversees the structural design of projects, ensuring technical quality and coordination, and may be the engineer of record for projects. The Senior Project Engineer is a technical resource to the team and company; supervising and coaching Assistant and Project Engineers, participating in company-wide technical innovation, and supporting the development of technical resources. 


Reports To: Project Manager, Associate, or Principal 


Job Responsibilities

Structural Design

  • Oversees the structural design of projects, including the technical design, coordination, and quality.
  • May serve as the engineer of record for projects.
  • Performs quality control activities for projects, including projects for other engineers.
  • May provide direction and supervision of Construction Administration, or support for Construction Administration activities, when required.
  • Supports the resolution of technical issues and challenges that arise during the project life cycle. 
  • Stays updated with the latest developments in structural engineering and lead new technologies and method implementation on projects.
  • Conducts and documents lessons learned at the end of projects. Presents the lessons learned to staff.

Supervision/Management

  • Supervises Project Engineers and Assistant Engineers, including their professional development.
  • Provides guidance and assistance to all Engineers and Technicians with design tasks, including reviewing of work.

Company Programs

  • Participates in company-wide technical innovation.
  • Supports the preparation of company reports and data collection.

Project Management

  • Assists in planning and organizing structural engineering projects. 
  • Supports the preparation and management of project budgets, including assisting with preparation of job proposals.
  • May manage projects.

Marketing

  • Assists with identifying prospective clients and soliciting work. 
  • Maintains positive relationships with clients during and after project completion. Coordinates these activities with a Principal, Associate, or other Project Manager.


Requirements

Qualifications

  • [minimum] Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. [preferred] Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
  • At least 7+ years of design experience.
  • PE certification minimum in the state of their reporting office. SE license highly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of Structural Engineering design, principals, and practices. Up to date on Structural Engineering codes, guidelines and standards as well as current industry-standard design philosophies.
  • Experience performing quality control activities, in accordance with PASE standards.
  • Experienced in project delivery, from conception to construction administration.
  • Ability to perform the role of technical project lead of large or complex projects.
  • Ability to supervise, teach and coach engineers.
  • Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and cloud platforms (Sharepoint, Procore, etc.).
  • Deep experience in engineering analysis and design software, e.g. RISA-3E, ETABS, TEDDS, etc.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Familiarity with project management and project administration.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.



Key Skills
Structural DesignProject ManagementQuality ControlConstruction AdministrationEngineering AnalysisTechnical LeadershipMentoringStructural Engineering CodesRISA-3EETABSTEDDSMicrosoft OfficeSharepointProcoreBudget ManagementClient Relations
Categories
EngineeringConstructionManagement & Leadership
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