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Ready to level up your structural engineering career? We're looking for a talented Senior Engineer who's passionate about innovative design and ready to lead projects that push boundaries. If you've got 6+ years of experience and a drive to create extraordinary structures, let's talk!
Who We Are: We're Holmes US - a structural engineering firm that's anything but boring! With offices across the West Coast and roots in New Zealand, we're known for taking on projects that make other firms say, "Wait, how did they do that?"
Your Impact:
- Lead project teams from concept through construction
- Develop innovative structural solutions
- Manage client relationships and project deliverables
- Mentor rising engineers and foster team growth
- Drive quality control and technical excellence
- Shape project scope and resources
You'll Thrive Here If You Have:
- 6+ years in structural engineering consultancy
- PE license and actively working towards SE license if not already obtained
- B.S. or M.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering
- Strong seismic design experience
- Advanced skills in ETABS, SAP, RISA
- A knack for leading teams and mentoring others
- Excellence in both technical and communication skills
Why You'll Love It Here:
🌟 Engineering That Excites
- Lead innovative, challenging projects that matter
- Work with industry leaders from the US and New Zealand
- Access cutting-edge design tools and approaches
- Balance new construction with seismic retrofits
💪 Growth & Leadership
- Lead project teams and mentor rising engineers
- Regular professional development opportunities
- Build lasting client relationships
🎯 The Good Stuff
- Flexible hybrid work environment
- Work-life balance that we actually take seriously
- Supportive, collaborative culture
- Regular team events and activities
Benefits Offered:
Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:
- Hybrid work model (in office Tues, Wed, Thurs)
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability and other voluntary plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare
- Health Savings Account
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time off - Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, Family Leave for new parents, and Community Service time
- Paid Holidays
- Pre-Tax Commuter Transit
- 401(k) retirement savings with Company contribution
- Company sponsored events
- Diversity / Inclusion programs and initiatives
Compensation: Estimated at $105,500 - $137,000 + biannual profit share bonus potential. Salary will be commensurate with experience / skills and location.
Our Commitment: At Holmes, we believe in building teams as diverse as the communities we serve. We provide equal support and opportunities for all our people to thrive, grow, and develop. Dream big - we'll help you get there!
Ready to design the future with us? Apply now at www.holmes.us/careers and join a team where technical excellence meets real innovation.
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