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Bay Area Structural Engineers

Structural Engineer

Bay Area Structural Engineers, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Structural Engineer (PE or SE) – Special Inspections + Facade Compliance Location:

San Francisco Bay Area (Remote)

Company:

Bay Area Structural Engineer (BASE) – Growing Structural Engineering & Inspection Practice

Employment Type:

Contract

We are seeking a highly skilled

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

or

Structural Engineer (SE)

to join our expanding team. This role is ideal for an engineer who is confident in

structural inspections, special inspections, load evaluations, seismic assessments, facade inspections , and can

provide stamped drawings and reports

for residential, commercial, and mixed‑use projects across California.

This is a key hire as we continue to scale our engineering and inspection services throughout the Bay Area and California.

Responsibilities Structural Engineering & Plan Review

Prepare, review, and stamp structural drawings, calculations, and technical reports.

Perform analysis for wood, concrete, steel, and masonry structures.

Evaluate existing buildings for retrofit, alteration, or compliance upgrades.

Inspections

Perform all major structural inspections, including:

Foundation & slab inspections

Framing (wood & steel) inspections

Shear wall & lateral system inspections

Decks, balconies, cantilevers

Retaining walls

Post‑tensioned systems

Roof structure inspections

Conduct Special Inspections

Concrete placement

Welding & bolting

Masonry

High‑strength bolt inspections

Rebar, anchor bolts, epoxy installations

Structural steel

Provide clear, timely field reports with recommendations for corrections and compliance.

Facade Inspection Program (FIP) – California

Perform exterior wall and facade assessments in compliance with:

California SB 721 (Balcony & Elevated Exterior Elements Inspections)

California SB 326 (HOA Condo Exterior Elements Inspections)

San Francisco Existing Building Code (SF Building Façade Inspection Program)

Annual/periodic façade safety requirements

Produce stamped façade and exterior envelope reports with repair recommendations.

Client Communication & Coordination

Interface with architects, contractors, developers, HOAs, property owners, and city officials.

Provide expert guidance on permitting, code compliance, and structural feasibility.

Attend site visits throughout the Bay Area as needed.

Required Qualifications

BS or MS in Structural or Civil Engineering

(MS preferred).

Active California PE license required ;

SE license strongly preferred .

5+ years structural engineering experience

in design + inspections.

Deep understanding of

California Building Code (CBC) ,

IBC , and

ASCE 7 .

Experience performing or supervising

special inspections

under CBC Ch. 17.

Strong familiarity with

SB 326, SB 721 , and

California façade inspection compliance .

Ability to

stamp drawings and reports

as Engineer of Record when needed.

Strong communication, field documentation, and report‑writing skills.

Valid driver’s license + ability to travel locally for site visits.

Bonus Skills (Not Required but Highly Valuable)

Experience with retrofit and soft‑story upgrades.

Familiarity with FEMA P‑807, ATC‑20/45, and seismic assessment methodologies.

Experience working with contractors on design‑build projects.

Drone inspection capability.BIM / Revit proficiency.

What We Offer

Flexible schedule

Rapid growth opportunities

Direct involvement in high‑impact projects

Supportive, fast‑moving entrepreneurial environment

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