Senior Structural Design Engineer

Location: San Jose, CA
Position Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: 6–10 years

Biggs Cardosa is an award-winning structural engineering firm with over four decades of experience designing and improving California’s buildings and infrastructure. We specialize in structural engineering design, consulting, and construction management for buildings, transportation structures, and hydraulic facilities. Our reputation is built on technical excellence, innovative and practical solutions, and a commitment to meeting our clients’ needs.

We foster a collaborative work environment that encourages professional growth, technical innovation, and meaningful contributions to projects that shape our communities. Join Biggs Cardosa and be part of a team dedicated to engineering excellence.

Position Summary

We are hiring a Senior Structural Design Engineer to handle the design and analysis of building projects. This is a technical role focused on calculations, structural modeling, and engineering execution from initial concepts through construction documents. You will design structural systems, ensure code compliance, and lead engineering staff with their design tasks.

Core Responsibilities

• Structural Analysis: Create 3D analytical models and run calculations for building structures using software like ETABS, SAP2000, SAFE, and ADAPT.
• Design & Detailing: Design concrete, steel, cold-formed steel, wood, and masonry systems, ensuring all lateral (wind/seismic) and gravity loads are properly accounted for.
• Construction Documents: Work with Revit/CAD modelers to produce structural drawings, details, and general notes.
• Code Compliance: Check all designs against the California Building Code (CBC), ASCE 7, ACI, and AISC standards.
• Quality Reviews: Review calculations and drawings completed by junior staff to ensure accuracy before submittal.
• Coordination: Coordinate structural layouts with clients, architects, MEP engineers, and other project consultants to resolve design conflicts.
• Construction Support: Review shop drawings, answer RFIs, and occasionally visit job sites to review field conditions and perform structural observation.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering; Master’s degree with a structural focus is preferred.
• Licensure: California Professional Engineer (PE) license is required; Structural Engineer (SE) license is a plus.
• Experience: At least 6 to 10 years of experience in structural design for buildings in California (including public school projects is a plus).
• Software: Proficiency with structural design software (such as ETABS, SAP2000, SAFE, and ADAPT) and experience working within AutoCAD and Revit.
• Valid California driver’s license, vehicle, and insurance.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Pay Range
Annual Base Salary: $144,000-$166,800

Bonus eligible

Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Dependent care and commuter benefit programs
• Retirement plan with company contributions
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off and company holidays

Biggs Cardosa is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Submit your resume and other information to hrmanager@biggscardosa.com.