Senior Structural Engineer
K2 Staffing
Poway, CA · Posted October 19, 2026
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About the job
Summary
Our client is a specialized structural engineering consultancy providing exclusive design services for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). They are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead the analysis and design of mission-critical, secure, and high-reliability facilities supporting national defense infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to work on classified and unclassified defense projects including military installations, command facilities, secure operations centers, aircraft hangars, weapons storage facilities, and hardened structures. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise, federal design experience, and leadership capability.
Duties & Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Design
Lead structural analysis and design for DoD facilities including reinforced concrete, steel, masonry, and specialty systems
Develop structural calculations, design criteria, and construction documents for new construction, renovations, and retrofits
Design for blast, progressive collapse, seismic, wind, and force protection requirements
Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards including:
UFC / DoD criteria
ASCE 7, ACI, AISC
IBC and applicable federal supplements
Perform and review advanced structural calculations using industry-standard software
Project Execution
Serve as Engineer of Record on assigned projects
Coordinate closely with architectural, civil, geotechnical, and MEP disciplines
Review shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, and construction change requests
Support construction administration, including site visits and field issue resolution
Federal & DoD Coordination
Interface with government stakeholders, reviewers, and project managers
Support projects for agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, NAVFAC, and other DoD entities
Prepare responses to government design comments and participate in design reviews
Maintain strict adherence to security, documentation, and quality control procedures
Mentorship & Leadership
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers
Support internal QA/QC reviews
Contribute to technical standards, best practices, and continuous improvement
Assist with proposal development and technical pursuits as needed
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Licensure
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred (or ability to obtain)
Experience
10+ years of structural engineering experience
Demonstrated experience on federal or DoD projects
Experience with force protection, blast-resistant design, or hardened facilities strongly preferred
Prior Engineer of Record experience on complex projects
Technical Skills
Proficiency with structural analysis and design software (e.g., ETABS, SAP2000, RAM, SAFE)
Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete and steel design
Familiarity with DoD UFCs, federal design standards, and QA/QC processes
Excellent technical writing and documentation skills
Security Requirements
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (active clearance preferred)
Must be a U.S. citizen
Why Join Them?
Work exclusively on mission-critical national defense projects
Exposure to high-security, technically challenging facilities
Stable federal project pipeline
Highly specialized technical environment
Long-term career growth in the DoD sector
Employment Type: Full time
Location: Poway, CA