Structural Engineer – Santa Monica or Sacramento, CA
HGA is a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, and planning firm seeking a creative and driven Structural Engineer to join our collaborative team in either our Santa Monica or Sacramento office. We’re looking for someone who is design-oriented, technically skilled, and energized by interdisciplinary teamwork. In this role, you’ll help deliver thoughtful, forward-thinking solutions to complex structural challenges across a wide variety of innovative, high-impact projects. We value professionals who are passionate about great design and great engineering—people who thrive in environments that support creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
At HGA, we believe that diversity of thought, background, and experience fuels innovation. We cultivate a collaborative culture where your curiosity, creativity, and unique perspective can make a real impact—on your team, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our engineers have the opportunity to work across multiple market sectors, expanding their technical expertise through a broad range of building types—from cutting-edge laboratories and healthcare facilities to academic campuses, performance venues, museums, civic buildings, and corporate headquarters.
We're also deeply committed to sustainability and high-performance design. Whether helping clients meet ambitious energy goals or contributing to the SE 2050 Challenge, our team leads the way with research, innovation, and data-driven strategies. We aim to go beyond net-zero—toward net-positive buildings that give back more than they take.
If you're ready to shape the future of structural design with a firm that invests in your growth, your ideas, and your impact—we’d love to hear from you.
The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA’s robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs. Salary Range: $73,100 - $99,200
HGA is a place where you can do your best work. We believe that enduring, impactful design results from deep insight into the people and passions that animate each unique environment. We value empathy, are fueled by curiosity, and embrace the hard work that leads to innovation. Equally important is our commitment to creating a culture of inclusivity and diversity where we encourage your originality, respect the need for flexibility and work-life balance, and empower your desired career growth. HGA is a national award-winning interdisciplinary design firm rooted in architecture and engineering. Learn more about us here.
Equity
Equity is a living, breathing part of who we are and what we do at HGA. Our goal is to ensure that every employee brings their authentic self to work, feels a sense of belonging and works collaboratively to support each other.
Sustainability
We are committed to meeting our clients’ sustainability goals as well as challenging our industry. We aim to develop the expertise and research to push beyond net zero energy to net positive energy; from a neutral effect on health, safety, and resources to a positive one. As the need and desire for sustainability environments grow, so does the focus on high-performance buildings with sound data that we can share back with clients and our design teams.
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