Join our team
Join our team
At Maffei Structural Engineering, we enjoy a collaborative work culture and are working together to build a practice that embraces both design and research. We are looking for smart and enthusiastic engineers to join our team, based in downtown San Francisco. Engineers that are a good fit for our firm share our interest in investigating, asking questions, and working together to re-think challenging issues in structural engineering.
Positions available
Job Description
As a Project Engineer – Structures, you will be responsible for leading a team of staff to tackle complex structural engineering projects. You will have the ability to work on a variety of tasks, ranging from new and retrofit design to peer review and analysis. There is room in this role to focus your skills on projects, as well as management and marketing tasks. You will monitor project budgets and will be responsible for producing projects that are on time and up to the Maffei standard.
Required Qualifications
- Three or more years of employment experience in design of steel and concrete structures.
- PE license.
- Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
Desired Qualifications
- Success with client relations and business development.
- Experience with nonlinear structural analysis.
- Experience with SAP2000 or ETABS structural analysis programs.
- Experience with Revit modeling and drawing production.
- SE license.
Job Description
You will collaborate closely with team members on projects ranging from new building and seismic retrofit design to advanced analysis and peer review. Daily tasks, done under supervision of a senior engineer, include preparing structural calculations and drawings, building structural analysis models and interpreting results, writing and organizing reports
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Structural Engineering, or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering w/ emphasis on structural engineering.
- Experience and skills in teamwork and leadership.
Desired Qualifications
- Previous work experience, including volunteering or internship.
Job Description
Intern positions are full-time, paid positions, typically 10–12 weeks in duration during the spring or summer semesters. Our structured intern program gives you a wide variety of experiences, working with different managers on a good mix of project types. On each assignment, you will work closely with a project manager who will guide your efforts, answer your questions, and review your work.
Required Qualifications
- Completion of junior or senior year of undergraduate degree, or in process of obtaining graduate degree, in Civil/Structural Engineering.
- Eager to ask questions and learn.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience and skills in teamwork and leadership.
Job Description
Our three-day externship program introduces curious students to the field of structural engineering. Participants will go through a structured learning program including a site visit, example project work, mentorship, and team meetings. Participants will be awarded a stipend to compensate them for their time.
Required Qualifications
- Pursuing a degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture, or related field
Desired Qualifications
- Eager to ask questions and learn
- Considering a career in structural engineering
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Job Description
Our explorer program showcases a day in the life at Maffei Structural Engineering. Participants will experience team meetings, learn about project workflows, and have access to a panel of young engineers to learn more about the transition from classroom to career. This is a one-day program open to all students curious about the structural engineering industry.
Required Qualifications
- Pursuing a degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture, or related field
Desired Qualifications
- Eager to ask questions and learn
- Considering a career in structural engineering
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Our unique benefits include but are not limited to:
- Collaborative work culture: Team members collaborate on projects ranging from new building and seismic retrofit design, advanced analysis and peer review, to renewable energy structures and laboratory testing. As a small and growing company, we value curiosity, clear communication, collegiality, and technical excellence in our team members.
- Competitive and unique benefits package: We offer competitive salary and benefits, including 401(k) matching and medical/dental insurance, plus unique benefits such as Volunteer Time Off, and matching of charitable contributions in accordance with our Giving Back program.
- Focus on continuous learning and growth: Our experienced engineers take pride in being great designers, and also great teachers and mentors. Our firm uses continuous feedback and mentoring sessions to foster professional effectiveness and growth. We have a robust continuing education program, including in-house lunch seminars and company-subsidized conferences.
- Inclusion: Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? We’re committed to diversity. If you’re enthusiastic about a role but don’t match all the qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Maffei Structural Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals who identify with groups that are underrepresented in structural engineering.
Please send the following to Marty McDonough at careers@maffei-structure.com :
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies OK)
- Name, phone number, and email for three references that we may contact
