Job Summary

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Senior Structural Engineer serves as the Engineer of Record and structural engineering subject matter expert for a variety of telecom projects primarily in California and Hawaii. The ideal candidate has a strong knowledge of typical building construction types and is familiar with practical methods used to analyze, design, and/or modify a variety of structures.

This role requires strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple fast-paced projects, and an eagerness to share knowledge and expertise with fellow engineers, drafters, and other non-engineering personnel. The Senior Structural Engineer does not prepare drawings using AutoCAD or BIM software but provides markups using BlueBeam or other software and ensures quality through a backcheck process. On rare occasions, the Senior Structural Engineer travels to job sites to investigate existing structural conditions.

Who We Are

At Centerline, we design, build, and maintain industry-leading critical infrastructure across North America. Our technicians, engineers, and professional staff bring unmatched expertise to each job, working as a team to deliver consistent, exceptional results. That’s why Fortune 500 clients choose Centerline again and again for a wide range of projects.

With demand for connectivity at an all-time high, Centerline’s opportunities for growth are limitless — and so are yours. We’re committed to fostering your professional advancement and supporting your career journey.

We look for team members who demonstrate our core values: Safety, Collaboration, Reliability, Integrity, Passion, and Technology. This S.C.R.I.P.T. is key to our team’s success, allowing everyone to reach their full potential. As a member of our winning team, you’ll receive comprehensive insurance benefits — medical, dental, and vision — plus a 401(k) plan with employer match, referral bonuses, and generous PTO.

Join us today. Together, we’re building a better network.

What You Will Do

• Reviews existing building and cell site documentation (as-builts, record drawings) to obtain the information required to perform any necessary calculations to ensure life safety, code compliance, and to obtain permits.
• Evaluates the feasibility of proposed conceptual cell site designs and offers guidance on how to improve feasibility, minimize structural impact to existing structures, and to minimize project costs when necessary.
• Performs structural calculations and directs Engineers-in-Training to do the same.
• Improves the performance of the team by mentoring other engineers and encouraging career growth.
• Uses BlueBeam to create markups.
• Responds to client and jurisdictional (plan check) comments in a clear and organized manner.
• Joins colleagues on conference calls with telecom clients.
• Occasionally travels to job sites to investigate existing structural conditions.
• Holds a Structural Engineer (SE) license in the State of California. SE licensure in Hawaii preferred.
• Must be willing to gain licensure in other states through reciprocity.
• Expertise in a variety of analysis tools is essential. Experience with RISA-3D, Enercalc, ADAPT, and Hilti PROFIS is preferred.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What You Will Need

• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Organizational skills and the ability to manage one’s own time is essential to this position.
• The ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Must possess a personal vehicle and be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess an appropriate valid driver's license, possess personal insurance coverage, and have an acceptable driving record for occasional travel to job sites.
• The engineering group has team members located throughout the United States. Regular working hours are flexible, but sufficient overlap with the team for coordination is required.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit at a computer workstation and work for prolonged periods; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms.

Position Type
This is a full-time, exempt status position. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Expected compensation includes $100k to $120k as an annual salary/an hour and benefits including medical, vision, and dental benefits, and 401k retirement plan available for eligible employees. Compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as an individual’s education, training, experience, skills, geographic location, seniority, merit, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need.