We are growing and are looking for bright professionals to join our dynamic team.
VCA Structural is highly respected for our innovative approach and 30-year legacy as leaders in structural design. Our expertise lies in residential buildings (multi-family and single family), office buildings, hotel, retail, and parking structures of all types and sizes. We are nationally known for complex podium and wrap residential and parking projects, and we place a strong emphasis on technology to better serve our industry and our clients.

If you thrive in a quality-focused, team-oriented environment and want to work on interesting projects that challenge your abilities, we’d like to hear from you. Our modern office environment features spacious work stations, ultra-large dual computer monitors and creative spaces that encourage collaboration.

Dedication to Professional Development
We are dedicated to the best in engineering design, and we offer an environment where team members flourish. Each employee is encouraged to create a personal development plan that is complemented by a coaching/mentoring program and highly personalized One-To-One meetings with senior management. We place a strong emphasis on education and training, including our Project Manager’s Academy, our Technical Committee, roundtable training program and lunch and learn presentations. We want our team members to learn and grow.

A Welcoming Culture
At VCA you will find a welcoming, family-oriented culture. With 80-plus employees across three divisions, we provide the opportunity for team members to make a difference while advancing their careers. VCA offers a place to work with people who are dedicated to their profession and who welcome new ideas. And we love to have a great time! Through our annual company trip (to fun places like Las Vegas or Mexico), summer company picnic, formal holiday party or just a rousing game of ping pong or foosball or a cup of gourmet coffee in our employee lounge, VCA team members form lasting personal and professional relationships.

We Are Hiring Outstanding Candidates
As we grow, we are seeking Project Managers, Design Engineers, and CAD/BIM Drafters. If you would like to build your career with a recognized leader in structural engineering, please submit your resume in Word or PDF to hr@vcastructural.com.

Open Positions
For more information, please email us at hr@vcastructural.com

VCA is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Title: Field Engineer (Civil)

Looking to make a difference? Join our talented team. We’re growing and we’re currently hiring a Field Engineer for our Southern California office.

Position Duties:

Under the supervision of a Senior Field Engineer, perform structural observation of the structural system for conformance to approved VCA design documents at significant construction stages. Routinely visit job sites, prepare structural observation reports, respond to requests for information (RFI) from contractors and/or architects. Review shop drawings in conjunction with design engineers and VCA Construction Administration staff for wood-frame and concrete structures for civil engineering projects in various stages of construction, including wraps (wood/slab on grade), podiums (top-level concrete deck) mixed-use retail and residential structures, single-family dwellings and other structures, including concrete multi-level parking garages. Communicate with subcontractors, framers, deputy inspectors and city inspectors regarding field issues. Recommend creative solutions to architects and field superintendents to resolve jobsite issues and facilitate efficiency in job-site team activities, ensuring completion on schedule and within budget. Attend meetings and develop good relationships with contractors and client representatives. Assist the Principal and Project Manager with construction administration tasks, including handling submittals, writing observation reports and preparing structural calculations during construction. May travel daily to job sites (less than 20%).

The ideal candidate:

Possess a strong work ethic and is enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced environment

Is a strategic thinker who knows how to anticipate and resolve problems

Excels at meeting client expectations and getting the job done right

Can clearly communicate complicated or technical issues

Who We Are – Company Overview:

For more than 40 years, the engineers at VCA have combined expertise with a passion for construction to serve as a trusted advisor for architects, developers, and contractors who turn to VCA to deliver competitive, build-able and timely solutions. VCA invests heavily in technology and is a leader in the use of 3D software for design and progress documentation. The team maintains an unparalleled record of “wrap” and “podium” projects, Type III Modified, and parking structure designs. VCA also has a vast experience with hotels/motels, senior and affordable housing, TOD and commercial structures.VCA offers excellent salary and benefits including: 100% health, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation, holidays, sick days, and paid training.

Preferred Background:

Education and Professional Engineer License: BS in Civil Engineering is preferred, or possess related or equivalent education, plus two (2) years of field observation. Must meet State of California Professional Engineer (PE) licensing requirements

Experience requirements: a minimum of two (2) years that must include: 1) two (2) years performing structural observation & preparing reports for structural, design or code problems and/or deficiencies; and 2) possess two (2) years’ experience providing solutions.

Other: Possess a demonstrated knowledge of building code requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Position Title: Design Engineer I

Looking to make a difference? Join our talented team. We’re growing and we’re currently hiring an Engineer for our Southern California office.

Position Overview: This is an opportunity for a talented structural engineer who enjoys working with all stakeholders of a project.

In this position you’ll attend meetings and work with architects, developers, and other team leaders, developing key relationships and collaborating on the success of the projects.

Projects include wood, steel and concrete construction with an emphasis in Mixed-Use, Podium and Wrap for Multi-Family structures and parking garages.

Position reports to a Principal of the firm and frequently works independently.

Additional Skills and Attributes:

The ideal candidate:

Possess a strong work ethic and is enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced environment

Is a strategic thinker who knows how to anticipate and resolve problems

Excels at meeting client expectations and getting the job done right

Can clearly communicate complicated or technical issues

Who We Are – Company Overview:

For more than 40 years, the engineers at VCA have combined expertise with a passion for construction to serve as a trusted advisor for architects, developers, and contractors who turn to VCA to deliver competitive, build-able and timely solutions. VCA invests heavily in technology and is a leader in the use of 3D software for design and progress documentation. The team maintains an unparalleled record of “wrap” and “podium” projects, Type III Modified, and parking structure designs. VCA also has a vast experience with hotels/motels, senior and affordable housing, TOD and commercial structures.VCA offers excellent salary and benefits including: 100% health, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation, holidays, sick days, and paid training.

Preferred Background:

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Licensed P.E. (preferred); Minimum of 5 years of experience in design of multi-story, wood or concrete structures and project management.

Job Type: Full-time

Position Title: Design Engineer II

Looking to make a difference? Join our talented team. We’re growing and we’re currently hiring a Project Manager for our Southern California office.

Position Overview: This is an opportunity for a talented structural engineer who enjoys working with all stakeholders of a project.

In this position you will spend approximately 80% on project management issues and about 20% on structural design. You’ll attend meetings and work with architects, developers, and other team leaders, developing key relationships and collaborating on the success of the projects. You will also leverage your abilities through others by leading a team of 3-6 engineers and be responsible for their project performance and career development.

Projects include wood, steel and concrete construction with an emphasis in Mixed-Use, Podium and Wrap for Multi-Family structures and parking garages.

Position reports to a Principal of the firm and frequently works independently.

Additional Skills and Attributes:

The ideal candidate:

Possess a strong work ethic and is enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced environment

Is a strategic thinker who knows how to anticipate and resolve problems

Excels at meeting client expectations and getting the job done right

Can clearly communicate complicated or technical issues

Who We Are – Company Overview:

For more than 40 years, the engineers at VCA have combined expertise with a passion for construction to serve as a trusted advisor for architects, developers, and contractors who turn to VCA to deliver competitive, build-able and timely solutions. VCA invests heavily in technology and is a leader in the use of 3D software for design and progress documentation. The team maintains an unparalleled record of “wrap” and “podium” projects, Type III Modified, and parking structure designs. VCA also has a vast experience with hotels/motels, senior and affordable housing, TOD and commercial structures.VCA offers excellent salary and benefits including: 100% health, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation, holidays, sick days, and paid training.

Preferred Background:

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Licensed P.E. required; Minimum of 5 years of experience in design of multi-story, wood or concrete structures and project management.

If you, or someone you think highly of, may be interested, please contact Ryan Grigsby @ (714) 363-4700

Job Type: Full-time