The Principal Engineer may assume project management responsibility for large, complex projects. The Principal Engineer serves as a technical expert in their area of expertise on engineering projects. The Principal Engineer provides day-to-day leadership of Engineering staff supporting assigned projects by assigning projects to other Engineers, monitoring the progress of all assigned projects, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality service and maintenance of good customer relations. What You Will Do: * Plan, conduct and supervise engineering design reviews and analysis assignments involving large complex projects including, but not limited to; new and existing single- and multi-story buildings, pipe racks and industrial manufacturing supports and essential facility equipment anchorages. * Applies conventional knowledge in the field of structural engineering. * Review project plans to understand the scope, schedule and assigned work. * Prepare written documents, reports and presentations for review by an experienced engineer or engineering manager. * Develop understanding of the technical requirements and challenges of assigned projects and provide suggested opportunities to enhance effectiveness and efficiency on assigned projects, in day-to-day job tasks, amongst team members, and across the business unit. * Track and accurately report hours spent on all projects * Work with individuals at all levels, provide input to reports and other technical deliverables, execute multiple assignments, meet agreed deadlines, and adjust to changing client demands. * Perform Quality Assurance on project deliverables. * Assists Project Manager with developing workload estimates, schedules, and budgets. * Create and/or peer review detailed 3D computer models used to analyze more complex buildings and structures. * Maintains an active awareness of technical, business and management developments affecting present and potential customers and communicates this information promptly to management. * Serve as mentor/coach to mid-level engineers and actively hone technical skills in others. What You Will Need: Education and Experience * Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering is required. * Relevant Master of Science/Engineering preferred, however, equivalent experience in lieu of the advanced degree will be considered. * 10+ years of relevant professional experience. * State of California Professional Engineer License (P.E.) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Working knowledge of latest building codes (IBC, CBC, ASCE 7) and material standards (AISC, ACI, NDS, TMS). * Expertise with common structural building systems (gravity and lateral) and materials (steel, concrete, masonry and wood). * Familiar with popular structural engineering software (ETABS, SAP2000, RISA-3D). * Understands Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and their significance to the business and takes action to drive results amongst business unit. * Ability to utilize established rapport and role as Subject Matter Expert (SME) with existing customers to identify and consistently generate new business opportunities. * Ability to coach others on development and customer intimacy and new opportunities. * Must understand business goals and hold themselves and team members accountable for keeping commitments. * Seeks feedback and utilizes root cause analysis to improve performance. * Ability to demonstrate independent, objective, open-minded thinking with strong attention to detail and sound judgment. * Must be an effective multi-tasker utilizing proficient time management skills. * Obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management System. It Would Be Nice If You Have: * Experience with HCAI (OSHPD) a plus. * State of California Structural Engineer License (S.E.) preferred. Salary Range: $140-150k Reporting Relationships: Reports to a Director or Senior Management position and may have individual contributor and/or managing direct reports.