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Structural Engineer

Kennedy Jenks
Rancho Cordova, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/5/2026
Founded in 1919, KJ has always looked to the future. With a talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver exceptional engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management services, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects from planning through construction. KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, award-winning water reuse projects, and efficient construction management practices that ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery. We are known for our dedication to industry-leading client service and tailored solutions.

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a licensed Civil Engineer with structural focus in our Northern California offices. The right candidate will have experience providing structural consulting services and construction administration with a preferred background in water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The Structural Engineer plays a crucial role in designing and ensuring the structural integrity and life safety of various infrastructure projects such as pump stations, reservoirs, and water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Key Responsibilities: 

You will work closely with other engineers and designers as a part of the Kennedy Jenks Technical Services Team.

  • Lead structural engineering projects in the design of concrete, steel, wood, masonry, and composite construction to deliver structural solutions for projects both large and small. This role will require the preparation of specifications and drawings on projects as it relates to structural engineering.
  • Design and analyze structures such as treatment plant buildings, tanks, clarifiers and other facilities that are a part of the water and wastewater treatment process in high seismic regions. Projects may also include existing structure evaluation.
  • Design and analysis of pump stations including the buildings that house pumps, piping systems and support structures.
  • Experience with RISA 3D, Enercalc, RAM Elements, RAM Structural Systems, and STAAD is preferred.
  • Lead structural engineering efforts related to engineering services during construction as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Work includes on-site structural observation.
  • Work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide solutions to clients throughout the United States including and supporting municipal agencies and industrial facilities.
  • Use BIM tools to deliver many of these projects, and to provide clients with interactive environments to provide meaningful input on projects from the initial planning stages, through design and construction. Experience with Revit is preferred.

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering with Structural Engineering focus (ABET accredited).
  • Minimum 10 years of experience (15 years preferred) as a consulting engineer focused on structural design. Preferred experience in structural engineering for industrial or municipal infrastructure projects.
  • Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) required in the state of California. 
  • Licensed Professional Structural Engineer (SE) preferred in the state of California. 
  • Experience working on structural engineering projects from conception to completion. This includes collaboration, design, analysis, and construction phase.  
  • Deep understanding of structural design principles, codes and standards.
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD and 3D/BIM modeling.



Work Locations: Any Northern California KJ office including;

Rancho Cordova, CA

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Walnut Creek, CA

Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office, with a minimum of two days per week in the office. This approach empowers our people to thrive, collaborate, and achieve their full potential.

 Salary range for this position is anticipated to be $113,000 - $170,000, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications and geographic location.

 Benefits summary: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k, bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, a competitive PTO and holiday plan, and other benefits and programs. 

Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Salary : $113,000 - $170,000

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