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Lead Structural Engineer

ACCO Engineered Systems
Costa Mesa, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Mar 2026
💰 $140,000/yr

About the role

General Job Description: 

This position is responsible for independently delivering engineering services, from conceptual design through construction completion.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Complete project planning, coordination, and execution with some oversight
  • Independently complete conceptual design through construction drawing development for large complex project or multiple projects simultaneously
  • Appropriate engagement of engineering applications and/or managers in project decisions
  • Proactively communicate and coordinate project designs with Project Management, Construction and Service departments, Controls, and other trade partners 
  • Field engineering: assist with project execution, trade coordination, scheduling, document management and problem solving/troubleshooting, as required
  • Effectively and professionally communicate with colleagues and project team members
  • Manage time to meet project schedules and task deadlines
  • Strong understanding of ACCO engineering standards and project execution processes
  • Equipment anchorage calculations and PE wet stamped installation package including BOM
  • Equipment vibration isolation calculations and PE wet stamped installation package including BOM
  • Design roof top duct and pipe supports, and PE stamped installation package including BOM
  • Riser duct and pipe supports, and PE stamped installation package
  • Seismic restraint calculations for duct and pipe
  • Roof structure verification of existing structures for equipment replacement
  • Structural design of equipment skids
  • Design of supplemental steel for equipment, duct or pipe supports including BOM
  • Create templates and standard designs for supports, attachments and seismic bracing that creates an economy of scale that is cost effective to install and build
  • Other duties as assigned by Manager

Position Requirements:

  • BS in Structural or Civil Engineering
  • Professional Engineer license highly desirable, but not required. Must be able to obtain within a short period of time
  • 3+ years of experience with a Structural Engineering Firm or Seismic Bracing Firm
  • Excellent understanding of engineering and design fundamentals
  • Excellent familiarity with building codes and industry standards 
  • Thorough understanding of seismic bracing design, attachment design, supplemental support design
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit, or similar drafting software preferred
  • Knowledgeable with 3D modeling software to create design and installation packages
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to work independently with limited oversight, as well as part of a highly collaborative team
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and multi-task

ACCO Competencies:

  • Proactivity / Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision.
  • Perseverance: Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
  • Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
  • Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
  • Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
  • Big Picture: Understands and contributes to organizatio

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