Structural Engineering - Assistant Project Manager

Job description:

Assistant Project Manager Structural Engineering (ENG3006) Location: Mission Viejo, CA Salary: $80,000$100,000 per year Employment Type: Full Time Schedule: MondayFriday, 8:30 AM5:30 PM Benefits: Health, vision, dental, 401(k) plan, 11 paid holidays (including one floating holiday), generous PTO

Position Overview: A well-established structural engineering firm in Mission Viejo, CA is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) to join their team as a full-time Assistant Project Manager . This role is ideal for a driven structural engineer looking to advance their career by leading projects and mentoring junior team members. You will oversee projects from concept to completion and manage a team of 13 staff members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage structural engineering projects through all phases
• Supervise and support a small team of engineers and drafters
• Produce structural analysis, designs, calculations, and details
• Review project contracts, scopes of work, change orders, and related documentation
• Communicate effectively with clients, internal teams, and stakeholders
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Architectural Engineering with Structural or Civil emphasis
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in California
• Minimum 3 years of structural engineering design experience
• Prior experience managing project teams
• Proficiency with structural calculations for commercial, educational, and/or solar projects
• Experience using AutoCAD 2015 or newer (2D)
• Familiarity with Enercalc and RISA
• Competence in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and Adobe tools

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Client-focused with a high attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Motivated by professional growth and continuous learning

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Why Join Us? Be part of a progressive, people-first firm that values both hard work and a fun, inclusive company culture. Enjoy career development opportunities, hands-on project variety across sectors (commercial, residential, industrial, renewable), and an environment that promotes innovation, teamwork, and work-life balance.

• Salary: $80,000$100,000 per year (DOE)
• Benefits: Health, vision, dental, 401(k) plan, 11 paid holidays (including one floating holiday), generous PTO