Architectural Engineer, Structural Systems
Los Angeles, CA$106k - $181kFull-timePosted 1w ago
About the role
Role focused on translating structural needs of production equipment into permitted, built facilities with emphasis on designing foundations (concrete slabs, equipment foundations, piles) and coordinating with OEMs, architects, and general contractors to deliver on schedule and budget for Hadrian’s manufacturing facilities.
Responsibilities
- Intake structural requirements from engineering, geotechnical surveys, and OEM equipment vendors. Lead the development of the equipment foundations structural scope from initial concept evaluations through completion of construction drawings for permitting and on-site execution.
- Design equipment foundations, concrete slabs, and steel support pedestals for heavy and precision manufacturing equipment. Work directly with equipment OEMs to capture load, anchoring, vibration, and tolerance requirements. Engineer anchor bolt and embed details that connect equipment and steel framing to concrete.
- Strategically identify critical path items relating to structural design, procurement, and construction phases including long-lead concrete, rebar, and structural steel. Manage the critical path and any blockers. Apply first-principles thinking to recover lost time and protect delivery milestones.
- Collaborate closely with manufacturing, construction, facilities, geotechnical, and cross-disciplinary teams to address end-user requirements, resolve integration challenges, and coordinate structural systems against architectural, mechanical, and electrical designs so everything stays compatible with the design intent.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering, Civil or Structural Engineering, or a related field.
- Professional licensure (PE preferred), or clear progress toward it; SE license a plus.
- 5+ years of experience in structural or building-systems design.
- Experience designing for new manufacturing or production facilities, ideally in environments with engineering and production complexity comparable to Hadrian’s.
- Experience designing concrete foundations and equipment foundations – slab-on-grade, pads, pedestals, and anchorage for heavy or precision equipment.
- Working knowledge of structural codes and standards (e.g., IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360) and foundation design for industrial facilities.
- Proficiency with Procore or an equivalent construction management platform.
- Willingness to travel up to 25%.
Skills
Required:Structural designFoundation designCoordination with OEMsCodes and standards
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
- 401k
- Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.
- Flexible vacation policy
- Equity
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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