Senior Structural Engineer
Company: K2 Staffing
Location: Poway
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Summary Our client is a
specialized structural engineering consultancy providing exclusive
design services for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). They are
seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead the analysis and
design of mission-critical, secure, and high-reliability facilities
supporting national defense infrastructure. This role offers the
opportunity to work on classified and unclassified defense projects
including military installations, command facilities, secure
operations centers, aircraft hangars, weapons storage facilities,
and hardened structures. The ideal candidate combines strong
technical expertise, federal design experience, and leadership
capability. Duties & Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Design
Lead structural analysis and design for DoD facilities including
reinforced concrete, steel, masonry, and specialty systems Develop
structural calculations, design criteria, and construction
documents for new construction, renovations, and retrofits Design
for blast, progressive collapse, seismic, wind, and force
protection requirements Ensure compliance with applicable codes and
standards including: UFC / DoD criteria ASCE 7, ACI, AISC IBC and
applicable federal supplements Perform and review advanced
structural calculations using industry-standard software Project
Execution Serve as Engineer of Record on assigned projects
Coordinate closely with architectural, civil, geotechnical, and MEP
disciplines Review shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, and
construction change requests Support construction administration,
including site visits and field issue resolution Federal & DoD
Coordination Interface with government stakeholders, reviewers, and
project managers Support projects for agencies such as the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers, NAVFAC, and other DoD entities Prepare
responses to government design comments and participate in design
reviews Maintain strict adherence to security, documentation, and
quality control procedures Mentorship & Leadership Mentor junior
and mid-level engineers Support internal QA/QC reviews Contribute
to technical standards, best practices, and continuous improvement
Assist with proposal development and technical pursuits as needed
Qualifications & Requirements Education & Licensure Bachelors or
Masters degree in Structural or Civil Engineering Professional
Engineer (PE) license required Structural Engineer (SE) license
preferred (or ability to obtain) Experience 10 years of structural
engineering experience Demonstrated experience on federal or DoD
projects Experience with force protection, blast-resistant design,
or hardened facilities strongly preferred Prior Engineer of Record
experience on complex projects Technical Skills Proficiency with
structural analysis and design software (e.g., ETABS, SAP2000, RAM,
SAFE) Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete and steel design
Familiarity with DoD UFCs, federal design standards, and QA/QC
processes Excellent technical writing and documentation skills
Security Requirements Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S.
security clearance (active clearance preferred) Must be a U.S.
citizen Why Join Them? Work exclusively on mission-critical
national defense projects Exposure to high-security, technically
challenging facilities Stable federal project pipeline Highly
specialized technical environment Long-term career growth in the
DoD sector Employment Type: Full time Location: Poway, CA
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