Structural Engineer

at  Los Angeles Unified School District

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Department or School Site The Architectural & Engineering Services (A/E Service) within the
Maintenance & Operations Branch has responsibility for all design
activities associated with repair, modernization, and new construction
projects executed by the Facilities Services Division of the Los Angeles
Unified School District.
The Architectural & Engineering Services (A/E Service) is comprised of
architectural and engineering professionals with the capability for
providing the following services:
Architectural
Structural
Civil
Mechanical
Electrical
While the primary focus of the A/E Services Section’s design activities is
on small projects and emergency repairs, it also regularly provides
technical expertise to other branches as requested, i.e. program
development, site assessment, scoping, project definition, agency
interface (Division of the State Architect, city and county agencies),
damage assessment, and repair recommendations.
The A/E Services Section supports the Design Management Section in
three ways: (1) A/E services, (2) design management support and (3)
QA/QC review of commissioned A/E deliverables.
Benefits Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental,
vision, and life insurance plans.
Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement
System (CalPERS).
Vacation: Two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five
years of year-round paid service.
Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.
Job Duties/Responsibilities The Structural Engineer performs structural engineer planning and
design; provides technical direction to District personnel, commissioned
architects, and consulting engineers on matters related to structural
design; and certifies design plans.

Typical Duties:

• Advising, consulting with, and giving technical direction to

commissioned architects or structural engineers and on District policies
and guides for the design of structural elements of new buildings and the

repair and strengthening of existing buildings.

• Assisting in providing technical direction to personnel of the Structural

Engineering Unit in the preparation of structural designs, specifications,

and cost estimates.

• Reviewing plans and specifications submitted by commissioned or

consulting structural engineers for conformance to District policies and
guides and for possible conflict with other architectural and engineering

features, and requests necessary revisions.

• Submitting recommendations for commissioning of structural engineers

by the District, evaluating engineers’ proposals on scope of work and
fees, reviewing engineers’ completed work, and recommending partial

and final payments.

• Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of structural engineering

standards and specifications to assure conformance to building codes
and safety requirements and to improve the quality and economy of

construction, maintenance, and operation.

• Advising contractors, commissioned architects and engineers, and

District construction inspectors on structural engineering problems

encountered during construction.

• Conducting research and makes reports on structural systems
• Conferring with and advises District personnel, manufacturers’

representatives, and officials of other public agencies, on matters

pertaining to District structural engineering guides.

• Providing professional certification of structural designs for assigned

District and commissioned projects.

• Performing difficult structural engineering work.
• Assigning structural material and process testing to laboratories and

reviews test reports.

• Analyzing soil test data and makes recommendations regarding types

of structural foundations and structures to be erected.
Note that these duties are to be performed on-site and in-person.
Minimum Requirements Education:
Graduation from a high school or evidence of equivalent educational
proficiency.
Courses in management and/or supervision are preferable.
Certificate:
A valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil and Structural
Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration of Civil and
Professional Engineers is required and must be kept valid during the
term of employment.

Special:

• A valid California Driver License.
• Use of an automobile.

Desirable Qualifications The ideal candidate for this position demonstrates the ability to
successfully manage time, priorities, projects, resources, and stress;
effectively analyzes and problem solves through issues; uses good
judgment in choosing courses of action; shows initiative and takes
responsibility for their own continuous learning; obtains and shares
information with those who need it; stays clear and focused on what is
expected and gets things done; and effectively communicates both orally
and in writing.
The ideal candidate will have an understanding of District policies and
procedures. Experience with DSA or OSHPD and a college background
are highly desirable.
We are seeking motivated, well organized, and highly competent

individuals with extensive knowledge of:

• Principles and standard practices of structural engineering
• State and local codes pertaining to structural engineering features of

building construction

• DSA or OSHPD codes and regulations
• Los Angeles Unified School District policies
• Stress analysis, including the design of both statically determinate and

indeterminate structures

• Mathematics used in the solution of structural engineering problems,

including graphic and mathematical analysis of stresses

• Soil mechanics, testing, and application to building foundation design

and construction

• Relationship of structural engineering to the other engineering and

architectural features of buildings
The individual will also have well developed skills and abilities necessary

to:

• Provide technical review and advice tactfully and effectively
• Provide sustained attention to complex plans and specifications and

edit the work of others

• Write clear, concise reports and technical descriptions
• Inspect and evaluate the quality of construction of structural elements
• Work effectively with commissioned architects and engineers, District

personnel, and representatives of public agencies and utility companies
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