Associate Principal - Structural Engineering

Trueline is seeking an Associate Principal - Structural Engineer to join their team in Los Angeles, CA. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a California-licensed SE who thrives on complex building design, team mentorship, and client engagement, and who is ready to play a visible role in shaping high-impact projects across the region.

What You'll Do as the Associate Principal - Structural Engineering:

Lead structural design efforts for large, technically complex steel and reinforced concrete building projects

Oversee structural analysis, calculations, and preparation of construction documents

Provide hands-on technical direction for seismic design, evaluation, and retrofit initiatives

Guide and mentor engineers and BIM professionals to ensure quality and performance

Partner with architects, contractors, and consultants to support coordinated project delivery

Serve as a senior point of contact for clients, building long-term, trusted relationships

Support business development efforts including proposals, pursuits, and interviews

Ensure compliance with California building codes and regulatory agency requirements Must-Haves as the Associate Principal - Structural Engineering:

12+ years of structural engineering experience focused on building design

Active California SE license

Deep experience designing large steel and reinforced concrete structures

Proven ability to lead project teams and deliver complex building projects

Strong client-facing experience with a track record of relationship development

Advanced expertise in structural analysis and building systems

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Authorization to work in the United States Nice-to-Haves:

Experience with DSA and HCAI projects

Background in seismic evaluation and retrofit using ASCE 41

Master's degree in Structural Engineering from a US university

Subject matter expertise in a specific building type or structural system Benefits Offered:

Performance-based bonus

401(k) with 3% employer contribution plus 50% match on employee contributions up to an additional 2%

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick leave, and year-end office closure

Flexible schedule with remote work on Fridays

Parking or public transportation stipend

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.