Structural Inspection Engineer

KSF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING COMPANY ESTABLISHED 1988

KSF Structural Inspection & Engineering | Oakland, CA

Structural Inspection Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION | FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE | EAST BAY, CALIFORNIA

Work arrangement: 100% remote office work, with no regular office attendance. In-person structural inspections throughout the East Bay are required.

Company & role

Established in 1988, KSF Structural Engineering Company provides structural inspections and engineering services for residential, commercial and industrial properties. We deliver practical assessments and recommendations with an emphasis on safety, technical accuracy and clear client communication.

The Structural Inspection Engineer evaluates existing buildings, identifies structural deficiencies and develops seismic retrofit solutions. The anticipated workload is approximately 80% inspections and reporting, and 20% seismic retrofit engineering.

Inspections & reporting | Approximately 80%

• Assess foundations, framing, connections and load paths; identify structural distress, deterioration, deficiencies and potential safety concerns.
• Measure and document existing conditions. Prepare structural floor plans showing the building perimeter, key dimensions, bearing walls, beams, posts, framing and relevant foundation features.
• Prepare clear inspection reports documenting observations, limitations and recommendations. Explain findings and next steps to clients, and coordinate with project participants.

Seismic retrofit engineering | Approximately 20%

• Develop seismic retrofit solutions, including shear wall design, seismic analysis and gravity load calculations. Evaluate continuous load paths, connections and anchorage.
• Use AutoCAD to prepare structural plans and retrofit details, and Bluebeam Revu to review, mark up and organize PDF drawings and documents.
• Prepare engineering calculations, retrofit details and drawings in coordination with the responsible licensed engineer.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Ability to design shear walls and perform seismic analysis and gravity load calculations, with a strong understanding of structural materials, building behavior and continuous load paths.
• Experience inspecting existing structures; ability to interpret construction documents, identify deficiencies and apply relevant building codes and standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Bluebeam Revu, including measured structural floor plans, drawing review and professional report preparation.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to explain technical findings to clients, manage deadlines independently and travel to East Bay inspection sites.
• Physical ability to safely enter and move through crawl spaces, including crawling, kneeling and bending to inspect structural components, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred qualifications

• Construction background and practical knowledge of framing, foundations and construction methods; experience with residential or commercial seismic retrofits.
• EIT Certification, PE/SE licensure or progress toward licensure. Professional licenses and other certifications are preferred, not required.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

This job posting may span more than one career level.

In addition to base salary, this job may be eligible to participate in our corporate discretionary bonus program, and depending on the position offered, it may also be eligible to receive a commission. Additionally, KSF offers a wide range of benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) program with employer match, vacation, and sick leave.

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all California based jobs. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and geographic location, benchmarked against similar industry companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including skills, depth of work experience and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the amounts listed below.

The base pay range for this position is: $80,000.00-$130,000.00

EEO STATEMENT

KSF is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. KSF is an equal opportunity employer and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.