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Senior Structural Engineer

Arup

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Compensation
$112–126K/yr
Location
Seattle, WAFlexible
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

PE LicenseMaster's degree

Job overview

Arup seeks a Senior Structural Engineer for its Structural Engineering team, designing building projects across multiple geographies. The role analyzes and designs structural systems, performs seismic and wind analyses, prepares drawings and calculations, coordinates with project teams, and supports construction through submittal reviews and site visits. The position may be based in Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco, or San Diego.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Structural DesignStructural AnalysisBuilding Code DesignSeismic DesignETABSSAFESAPCommunicationPlanningOrganizationMotivationProactivityData Center DesignTransportation

Qualifications

Master's in Civil/Structural Engineering6+ Years Related ExperiencePE LicenseSE License

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

ReqID: LOS0000Z8

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Our Los Angeles office is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to work in our Structural Engineering team within a growing multidisciplinary team engaged in the design of a variety of building projects, across a number of geographies.

This role can sit in Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco, or San Diego

The Opportunity:

  • Analyze and design structural elements and systems for steel, concrete, timber and masonry buildings in accordance with building code and design standards.

  • Perform lateral analyses of structure for seismic and wind loading.

  • Prepare and review drawings detailing the systems designed.

  • Complete design calculations for structural systems for permit submittals.

  • Coordinate work with engineers of other disciplines and with architectural teams and contractors.

  • Review submittals prepared by contractors and respond to requests for information, perform construction site visits to observe the progress of construction.

  • Communicate our structural engineering designs to our clients and other stakeholders.

  • Our portfolio includes Apple Park, 181 Fremont, Delta Sky Way at LAX, the LAX/Metro Transit Center, Allegiant Stadium, UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay, the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, and California High-Speed Rail and many more amazing projects.

Is this role right for you?

  • Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering with a sound knowledge of structural engineering fundamentals as they relate to building systems.

  • 6+ years related experience in structural design and engineering.

  • Interest and experience in Data Center Design and/or Transportation market are preferred.

  • Extensive knowledge of general analysis and seismic design software (ETABS, SAFE, SAP, etc.)

  • Collaboration demands strong communication skills and excellent planning and organizational abilities, which are vital for our fast-paced setting.

  • Must be highly motivated, proactive and willing to tackle new challenges.

  • PE license required, SE license preferred

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future.

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Los Angeles Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Los Angeles is $112,250 to $126,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Los Angeles will differ.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

Our Application Process

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.

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How this job compares

Set against the 3,316 open Structural Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$112–126K/yr
  • Washington median$110–160K/yr59 salary ranges
  • US median$105–160K/yr2,119 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $119K, is 14% below the Washington median midpoint ($138K) — in the middle half of Structural Engineer salary ranges in Washington.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 76 open Structural Engineer jobs in Washington and 3,316 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Washington
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Structural Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (2,865 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a master's degree; 81 of the 3,316 open Structural Engineer jobs (2%) ask for a master's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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