We currently have open positions for full-time SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER, STRUCTURAL ENGINEER, ENTRY LEVEL & PAID INTERNSHIPS. Please see the job descriptions below and contact us via email at admin@ftfengineering.com if you are interested.

SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER

FTF Engineering is looking for a Senior Project Engineer with 10-15 years of structural engineering experience including some management experience. We are back in the office and want to meet you! We are a successful and growing engineering firm with an upbeat, flexible, inclusive, and staff-oriented culture. Successful candidates are motivated to work directly with our clients, find innovative solutions that respond to the needs of both the building and its owners, and contribute to advancing our profession. Additionally, the ideal individual values involvement in professional and independent activities, as well as outside efforts that better our greater community. In short, you should help make our company and community an exemplary place to work, learn, grow, and thrive.

Our clients include award-winning architects, developers, and institutional organizations across California. We specialize in unique and challenging new building projects, low and midrise multi-family residential structures in concrete and wood, custom high-end single-family homes, resort and hospitality projects, commercial and institutional renovations, seismic evaluation and retrofits, and construction means-and-methods. We have offices in San Francisco and San Luis Obispo.

Why work at FTF?

  • As an ambitious and growth-oriented practice, everyone gets exposed to a wide variety of project types as well as a wide range of responsibilities.
  • FTF is committed to professional development and mentoring. We actively mentor on every project and seek to learn from each other regardless of our respective levels of experience.
  • Our senior staff look to learn from younger staff just as much as they like to teach.
  • FTF is a first-generation practice providing opportunities for career development and firm leadership.
  • FTF – “For The Family” – supports work-life balance. We understand the demands of projects, clients, and deadlines. We also value the need for quality time outside the office.

The successful Senior Project Engineer will have demonstrated experience in the following areas:

  • Assisted in project and staff management with direction from the principal in charge.
  • Supervised and mentored junior and intermediate designers, drafters, and/or engineers.
  • Modeled project ownership and client service by consistently meeting project deadlines and responding to clients’ requests in a timely manner.
  • Tracked project budgets and financials during project execution.
  • Identified potential issues in a timely manner and proposed favorable solutions regarding project deliverables, budgets, deadlines, and client requests.
  • Managed up when presented with conflicting work priorities.
  • Reviewed own work and subordinates’ work for technical accuracy.
  • Performed detailed and complex calculations with limited direction.
  • Drafted proposals, set scope of work, and estimated project fees.
  • Conducted field investigations and managed construction support services.
  • Managed shop drawing process and reviewed shop drawings for accuracy.
  • Created spreadsheet tools and typical details.
  • Desired Computer Skills: RISA-3D, SAP2000, ETABS, RAM Structural, Enercalc, Excel, AutoCAD, REVIT (a plus).

Senior Project Engineer Requirements:

  • 10 – 15 years working as a structural engineer.
  • Design experience with steel, concrete, and wood with a strong analytical background.
  • Experience managing at least 2-3 staff engineers.
  • Experience working with project stakeholders.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects at one time efficiently.
  • MS in Civil or Structural Engineering (BS considered for the right candidate).
  • PE License (SE License preferred).

FTF offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that rival those of much larger firms, including:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance benefits through the company-sponsored plan.
  • Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
  • Participation in the company 401(k) Plan, including employer matching contributions.
  • Paid company holidays and personal time off (PTO).
  • Opportunities and encouragement for professional development.
  • Profit-sharing.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA).
  • Super fun company culture including Giants games, happy hours, flexible workspace, and more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, weight, height, order of protection status, arrest record, status as a covered veteran or other military status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To apply, submit your resume to admin@ftfengineering.com. No phone calls, please.

Structural Engineer (All Levels)

FTF is looking for structural engineers of all levels, from entry-level to 15+ years of experience. We are back in the office (safely) and want to meet you! We are a successful and respected ambitious and growing engineering firm with an upbeat, flexible, inclusive, and staff-oriented culture. We will support your career growth, no matter where you are in the process. Successful candidates are motivated to work directly with our clients, find innovative solutions that respond to the needs of both the building and its owners, and contribute to advancing our profession. Additionally, the ideal individual values involvement in professional and independent activities, as well as outside efforts that better our greater community. In short, you should help make our company and community an exemplary place to work, learn, grow, and thrive.

Our clients include award-winning architects, developers, and institutional organizations across California. We specialize in unique and challenging new building projects, multi-family residential structures in concrete and wood, custom single-family homes, resort and hospitality projects, commercial and institutional renovations, seismic evaluation and retrofits, and construction means-and-methods. We have offices in San Francisco and San Luis Obispo.

Why work at FTF?

  • As an ambitious and growth-oriented practice, everyone gets exposed to a wide variety of project types as well as a wide-range of responsibilities.
  • FTF is committed to professional development and mentoring. We actively mentor on every project and seek to learn from each other regardless of our respective levels of experience. Our senior staff look to learn from younger staff just as much as they like to teach.
  • FTF is a first-generation practice currently expanding ownership to the second generation, providing opportunity for career development and firm leadership.
  • FTF – “For The Family” – supports work-life balance. We understand the demands of projects, clients and deadlines. We also value the need for quality time outside the office.

Desired requirements for this role include:

  • Design experience with steel, concrete, and wood with a strong analytical background.
  • Flexible in the assigned tasks, work diligently to meet deadlines, able to work independently; enthusiastic about working to take projects to the “next level”.
  • BS (entry-level) or MS in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  • Optional: PE License or SE License.
  • Desired Computer Skills: RISA-3D, SAP2000, ETABS, RAM Structural, Enercalc, Excel, AutoCAD, REVIT (a plus).

FTF offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that rival those of much larger firms, including:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance benefits through the company-sponsored plan.
  • Long Term Disability and Life Insurance.
  • Participation in the company 401(k) Plan, including employer matching contributions.
  • Paid company holidays and personal time off (PTO).
  • Profit-sharing.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA).
  • Super fun company culture including Giants games, happy hours, flexible workspace, and more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, weight, height, order of protection status, arrest record, status as a covered veteran or other military status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to admin@ftfengineering.com. Provide references and work samples upon request. No phone calls, please.