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Principal Structural Engineer

SI Solutions

Sacramento, CA · Posted September 25, 2026

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About the job

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SIA) is seeking an experienced candidate for structural design/analysis with emphasis on practical design, earthquake engineering, and structural dynamics. The hired candidate will be joining a multi-disciplinary team of engineers serving clients in a diverse set of projects and industries.

This position will be based in our Sacramento office, however other California locations and remote locations can be considered.

Primary Responsibilities: Project manager, task manager, or technical lead on mid-size to major projects.

Develop project specific criteria, technical approach, scope of work, and best practices to effectively deliver projects.

At project initiation, develop design concepts and create design/analysis briefs.

Oversee project technical execution, provide in-house review of analysis models, and verify analysis and design results against basic structural theory and code compliance.

Actively maintain project scopes, budgets, and schedules.

Author technical reports, and present at in-house or external client/peer review meetings.

Assist in project proposals through development of the technical approach, scope of work, and budget/schedules estimates.

Mentor and train junior staff.

Required Skills/Qualifications: M.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering.

Professional Engineer licensure, CA preferred.

15+ years of industry experience.

Excellent technical writing and verbal communications skills.

Strong structural and seismic design/analysis technical skills for a wide range of structure types.

Extensive knowledge of transportation and building codes.

Proficiency in advanced structural analysis software (e.g. ADINA, CSiBridge, MIDAS, LS-DYNA, or similar)

Desired Skills/Qualifications: Senior or Principal level experience and design/analysis expertise in a wide range of multi-disciplinary structure types, including new or retrofit bridges, buildings, tunnels, tanks, and underground structures.

Extensive experience using state-of-practice techniques and advanced linear and non-linear finite element analysis.

Well versed in transportation criteria and building codes including AASHTO LRFD, Caltrans Seismic Design Criteria, as well as High Speed Rail Criteria, the California Building Code, ASCE7, ACI318, and/or AISC360/341.

Strong planning/organizational skills.

Highly motivated and welcome to new challenges.

The expected salary range for this role in Sacramento, CA starts at $135,600 - $169,500 annually. Exact pay will be commensurate with experience and location.

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SIA) does not welcome third-party recruiters, employment agencies, headhunters, etc. Please do not reach out to SIA employees requesting a call, sit down, meeting, or email response.

Export Control Notice: Certain positions at SIA may require access to information and technology which is subject to Export Administration Regulations 15 CFR 730-774, including those of the US Department of Energy (DOE) in 10 CFR 810 and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) 10 CFR Part 110. Hiring decisions for such positions must comply with these regulations and may result in SIA limiting its consideration of foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the DOE’s Generally Authorized Destinations List: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810 .

About Us: At Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SIA), employees are proud to be part of a company where contributions are valued. Join a team of internationally recognized experts in a culture based on knowledge, excellence, and respect for one another. Our employees are members of a distinct community of internationally respected professionals committed to quality, engineering innovation and a shared goal of building a safer world.

Why Work at SIA? SIA offers a competitive salary and performance-based bonus program. Our retirement benefits include a Traditional 401k, Roth 401k, and an employer match. To help employees maintain a work-life balance, SIA also offers various paid time off including vacation, floating holidays, sick time, and parental leave.

Our employees also enjoy a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following: Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D

Short-term and long-term disability

Health Savings Account with employer contribution

Flexible Spending Account for health care and dependent care

ID theft protection and credit monitoring

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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