Job
Structural Engineer (Transportation)
| Location | Santa Ana, CA 92705 |
| Date Posted | April 14, 2025 |
| Job ID | 12855 |
| Employment Type | Direct Hire |
Scion Staffing an award-winning full-service staffing firm, has been engaged to conduct a search for a Structural Engineer on behalf of a well-established California-based consulting firm that provides program and project management services to public infrastructure and transportation clients. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity based in downtown Los Angeles, supporting the structural engineering components of a major multibillion-dollar regional transit infrastructure project.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Structural Engineer will serve as a key technical contributor on a large-scale rail and bridge infrastructure program, supporting the design oversight and delivery of critical structural components within a high-profile capital improvement project. Working in close partnership with the owner’s representative, program management consultants, and contractors, this individual will ensure the structural design meets all performance, quality, and compliance standards. This is a highly collaborative and fast-paced role requiring deep knowledge of transit structures and a strong ability to manage design deliverables in coordination with internal and external partners.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Structural Oversight & Design Management
Stakeholder Collaboration & Project Delivery
Compliance, Reporting & Standards
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
Preferred Experience:
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This full-time position offers a competitive annual salary range of $175,000 to $210,000, commensurate with experience, with a performance bonus offered twice annually. Additional benefits include a comprehensive package with medical, dental, and vision coverage through BCBS, a 401(k) plan with a 3.5% employer match, and relocation assistance as needed.
HOW TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration, please provide your resume and cover letter, sharing more about your experience and interest in this role via https://scionstaffing.com/job/12855.
ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:
Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement and temporary professional staffing. Our track record and recruitment process has made us one of the top recruitment firms in the nation.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about us can also be found online. Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Structural Engineer will serve as a key technical contributor on a large-scale rail and bridge infrastructure program, supporting the design oversight and delivery of critical structural components within a high-profile capital improvement project. Working in close partnership with the owner’s representative, program management consultants, and contractors, this individual will ensure the structural design meets all performance, quality, and compliance standards. This is a highly collaborative and fast-paced role requiring deep knowledge of transit structures and a strong ability to manage design deliverables in coordination with internal and external partners.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Structural Oversight & Design Management
- Oversee design and engineering reviews for rail structures, bridges, and transit-related facilities.
- Provide expert guidance on structural integrity, code compliance, and design feasibility.
- Coordinate closely with design-build contractors and external consultants to ensure quality and timely deliverables.
- Monitor cost, risk, and schedule impacts of structural changes or design issues.
- Prepare or review technical submittals, drawings, and engineering documentation.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Project Delivery
- Act as a technical liaison between the project management team, contractors, and agency representatives.
- Collaborate with external consultants and owner’s representatives to align on design expectations and changes.
- Support field operations by reviewing construction issues related to structural scope.
- Contribute to the successful delivery of a multi-phase project scheduled through 2028.
Compliance, Reporting & Standards
- Ensure all structural work aligns with local, state, and federal engineering regulations.
- Review and advise on mitigation strategies related to structural risks or cost overruns.
- Participate in regular project coordination meetings and provide technical input to support decision-making.
- Support documentation and close-out processes tied to structural components.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in California
- 7–15 years of relevant experience in structural engineering
- Expertise in rail, bridge, and transit-related infrastructure projects
- Experience in a client-representative or owner’s rep capacity managing design or construction oversight
- Strong technical writing, reporting, and presentation skills
- Comfortable working onsite in downtown Los Angeles 4–5 days per week
Preferred Experience:
- Experience working on large-scale public infrastructure projects exceeding $100M
- Familiarity with LA Metro or other major transit agencies
- Experience navigating complex design-build contractor relationships
- Exposure to electric transportation systems, such as rail electrification or electric bus facilities
- Prior experience with fast-paced or high-pressure delivery environments
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This full-time position offers a competitive annual salary range of $175,000 to $210,000, commensurate with experience, with a performance bonus offered twice annually. Additional benefits include a comprehensive package with medical, dental, and vision coverage through BCBS, a 401(k) plan with a 3.5% employer match, and relocation assistance as needed.
HOW TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration, please provide your resume and cover letter, sharing more about your experience and interest in this role via https://scionstaffing.com/job/12855.
ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:
Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement and temporary professional staffing. Our track record and recruitment process has made us one of the top recruitment firms in the nation.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about us can also be found online. Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
