"Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success." ~ Henry Ford

Interested in becoming part of our family? Check our available positions below!

We are always looking for dedicated people to join our team in designing the buildings and structures of tomorrow. From day one at SDP, you will pick up a project and use it to continue learning and expanding on the concepts taught to you in college. You will find that learning does not stop after you get your degree and it will continue to grow when you work in our office. Even the smallest projects can grow your skills in technical development, project management, and communication. We design a variety of structures that differ in materials and needs, so our engineers & drafters constantly develop an intellectual attitude.

Positions Available

Project Engineer

Sherman Oaks, CA

Job description

As a new project engineer, you will be paired with an experienced engineer who will mentor and guide through the project design. Not only is the goal to design the project accordingly but also to produce work that reflects qualitative and professional characteristics. As a project engineer, you will provide structural engineering as well as minor civil engineering services.

Specialties

We require you to have experience designing in Timber/Wood, Concrete, and Steel. Knowing Masonry design is also beneficial. Seismic and Wind design are also required.

Software

Knowledge in using AutoCAD, EnerCalc, Microsoft Excel, or related programs is required. Knowledge in programs such as RISA 3D, SAP, Etabs, and RAM are also beneficial.

Minimum number of years experience:

2+ years with EIT. P.E licence is not mandatory but you should be working towards obtaining it.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s Degree. Master’s Degree is very beneficial but not mandatory.

Note

Please include a resume and a brief cover letter describing the role you would like to play in our company.

Drafter/Designer

Sherman Oaks, CA

Job description

We are looking for a civil/structural drafter who can convert multiple architectural drawing files for structural use. As a drafter, your work is critical so that the engineering and architectural plans match each other. An ideal candidate is someone who thinks creatively, communicates well with the engineers and architects, and enjoys working in a fast paced environment with several jobs occurring simultaneously.

Specialties/Duties

You are responsible for developing an engineer’s concept drawing, detail and/or sketch into an accurate, digital representation with a scale/parameters. Converting verbal instruction to plans/models is also beneficial. You may be asked to update details, references, for current/future use. Adopting the company’s project standards in CAD is mandatory so that the work is consistent between drafters and engineers. Attention to detail and creativity is needed to overcome project & design challenges. Keeping an interest in the latest software innovations is also beneficial but not required.

Software

2+ years experience working in using AutoCAD as well as a good understanding of relevant applications and program tools. You should know how to use basics of MS Word, Excel and Adobe. Software knowledge in Revit, Rhino, and Civil 3D is also beneficial but not required.

Minimum Education

High School/G.E.D

Note

Please include a resume and a brief cover letter describing the role you would like to play in our company.

Project Engineer

Corona, CA

Job description

As a new project engineer, you will be paired with an experienced engineer who will mentor and guide through the project design. Not only is the goal to design the project accordingly but also to produce work that reflects qualitative and professional characteristics. As a project engineer, you will provide structural engineering as well as minor civil engineering services.

Specialties

We require you to have experience designing in Timber/Wood, Concrete, and Steel. Knowing Masonry design is also beneficial. Seismic and Wind design are also required.

Software

Knowledge in using AutoCAD, EnerCalc, Microsoft Excel, or related programs is required. Knowledge in programs such as RISA 3D, SAP, Etabs, and RAM are also beneficial.

Minimum number of years experience

22+ years with EIT. P.E licence is not mandatory but you should be working towards obtaining it.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s Degree. Master’s Degree is very beneficial but not mandatory.

Note

Please include a resume and a brief cover letter describing the role you would like to play in our company.

Drafter/Designer

Corona, CA

Job description

We are looking for a civil/structural drafter who can convert multiple architectural drawing files for structural use. As a drafter, your work is critical so that the engineering and architectural plans match each other. An ideal candidate is someone who thinks creatively, communicates well with the engineers and architects, and enjoys working in a fast paced environment with several jobs occurring simultaneously.

Specialties/Duties

You are responsible for developing an engineer’s concept drawing, detail and/or sketch into an accurate, digital representation with a scale/parameters. Converting verbal instruction to plans/models is also beneficial. You may be asked to update details, references, for current/future use. Adopting the company’s project standards in CAD is mandatory so that the work is consistent between drafters and engineers. Attention to detail and creativity is needed to overcome project & design challenges. Keeping an interest in the latest software innovations is also beneficial but not required.

Software

2+ years experience working in using AutoCAD as well as a good understanding of relevant applications and program tools. You should know how to use basics of MS Word, Excel and Adobe. Software knowledge in Revit, Rhino, and Civil 3D is also beneficial but not required.

Minimum Education

High School/G.E.D

Note

Please include a resume and a brief cover letter describing the role you would like to play in our company.