MHP Structural Engineers is growing, and our Long Beach office is looking for a talented licensed PE or SE with strong healthcare experience — including Acute Care Facilities and HCAI projects — to join our team.
This is an outstanding opportunity to work with premier healthcare clients on challenging and high-impact projects. Our project pipeline is growing, our client relationships are long-standing, and the opportunity for leadership, professional growth, and career advancement is exceptional.
If you are looking for challenging work, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a meaningful impact while accelerating your career, we would love to connect with you.
If your qualifications align with those listed in our Careers Page link listed below, please submit your resume via our website at /careers
MHP offers competitive salaries (including initial signing bonuses) and excellent benefits. At MHP, we believe in the importance of Positive Office Culture, Career Growth, and a commitment to ensuring Life Happens Outside the Office.
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Behind every resilient building and safer community is a team of dedicated professionals working to protect the places where we live, work, learn, and heal. During Building Safety Month – Week 2: Voices of the Built Environment – MHP is proud to recognize the engineers, designers, inspectors, and industry professionals who play a critical role in keeping our built environment safe.
At MHP, “Making Buildings Safe” is more than a slogan; it is the foundation of what we do. Our team brings expertise and code knowledge, which allows us to design safe new buildings as well as to evaluate and retrofit existing buildings. We use advanced structural modeling and analysis techniques to deliver practical and cost-effective retrofit solutions tailored to each project’s unique needs. Our expertise includes non-ductile concrete, steel moment frames, tilt-up, and other building types, and our focus is on protecting communities and preserving the built environment for future generations.
This week, we celebrate the voices and professionals behind building safety and the important work they do every day to help keep our communities safe.
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#SaferCommunities #BuildingSafety #ResilientDesign #mhpse
Throwing it back to a meaningful project that continues to make an impact in our community.
MHP is proud to have served as the Structural Engineer on the 80,000-square-foot, four-story Cherese Mari Laulhere Children’s Village for MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach. The project was delivered through a collaborative design-build effort with Turner Construction Company and c|a architects.
Bringing together more than 35 pediatric specialty clinics, the Village was designed to give families access to comprehensive care in one convenient location. The LEED Gold facility prioritizes both sustainability and wellness, with a light-filled, multi-story lobby and full-height windows that draw natural daylight deep into the clinical spaces.
Healing extends beyond the interior as well, with age-specific rehab therapy gyms opening to a shaded outdoor yard, creating opportunities for care in fresh air and natural light.
The project was shaped by a highly collaborative process, leveraging lean strategies such as pull planning, big room coordination, and full-scale mockups of nearly every treatment space, all carried out within a 30,000-square-foot outdoor tent to fine-tune design and functionality.
MHP’s scope included the core and shell, exterior façade, MEP anchorage, and key shared spaces, along with tenant improvements for physician offices, clinic modules, imaging, pharmacy, and lab areas.
We are grateful to have contributed to a project dedicated to advancing pediatric and women’s healthcare.
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MHP would like to congratulate our longstanding client, @nasajpl , on the launch of Artemis II.
Artemis II marks a historic milestone as the first U.S. mission in over 50 years to send astronauts around the moon. While not a landing mission, it will carry humans farther from Earth than ever before. JPL’s Deep Space Network (DSN) plays a critical role in the mission, enabling communication with the spacecraft through three massive antenna systems strategically located around the globe—Goldstone (near Barstow, CA), Madrid, Spain, and Canberra, Australia.
MHP has proudly partnered with JPL since 2002 as Campus Engineer, completing more than 200 projects spanning a wide range of structural challenges. Our work includes seismic evaluations of nine key facilities, structural engineering support for the renovation of the 70-meter Goldstone antenna (pictured below), the Mars Rover Touchdown Testing Structure, and replacement of the space simulator chamber hoist.
In addition to these major efforts, MHP continues to support JPL with thoughtful, reliable structural solutions for numerous essential facility projects.
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Matt Wexler, S.E. joined MHP in 2005 after graduating from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a degree in Architectural Engineering. After many years in the Long Beach office, he helped establish MHP’s San Diego office in 2018, taking on a leadership role where he has built a strong team of engineers, cultivated client relationships throughout the region, and supported the firm’s expansion in the education and healthcare sectors. He also plays a key role in coordinating staff resources between the San Diego and Long Beach offices.
Now an Associate Principal, Matt remains actively involved in the design of projects across the education, retail, multi-family, and healthcare sectors, while also mentoring and supporting the growth of younger engineers.
Among his recent accomplishments are three San Diego Unified School District projects, consisting of whole-site modernizations at Johnson Elementary School, Marshall Elementary School, and Mission Bay High School. All three projects have been approved by DSA, with construction beginning soon. Matt is currently working on several facilities projects at both San Diego State University and UC San Diego, as well as overseeing a senior housing project in San Marcos, CA.
In addition to his project work, Matt is a member of MHP’s Sustainability Committee, helping lead efforts to educate engineers on the latest carbon reduction strategies, engage clients on these approaches, and incorporate low-carbon materials into project specifications. He is also a past director of the Structural Engineers Association of San Diego (SEAOSD) and remains an active member.
Outside the office, Matt enjoys surfing the reefs and beach breaks throughout San Diego County, snowboarding in Mammoth, and attending his sons’ Little League games.
We are grateful for Matt’s dedication to MHP over the past two decades and his contributions to the growth of our San Diego office. We look forward to seeing our presence continue to expand with Matt leading the way.
This #ThrowbackThursday, we’re highlighting a recent project close to home, the College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPaCE) building at California State University, Long Beach, a valued neighbor and long-standing client of MHP.
The brand new three-story, 34,000-square-foot facility was developed to serve as a central gathering place for learning, collaboration, and events. This project was led by MHP Principal Lance Kenyon, M.S., S.E., and Associate/Project Manager Daniel Fox, S.E. Working alongside ZGF Architects and MATT Construction, MHP helped bring the vision to life through a collaborative design-build approach.
The building features flexible classroom environments, collaboration spaces, and a conference facility designed to accommodate up to 240 occupants. Operable partitions allow the conference space to transform into three smaller rooms, supporting a variety of campus programs and events. Additional amenities on the first floor include a catering kitchen, student vending area, lobby, elevators, and restrooms, with classrooms and support spaces located on the upper levels.
To balance structural efficiency with architectural goals, MHP evaluated several lateral systems before selecting buckling-restrained braced frames (BRBFs). The design also addresses site liquefaction concerns through a slab-on-grade supported by auger-cast deep pile foundations.
Designed with sustainability in mind, the building incorporates natural ventilation, radiant heating and cooling, and other energy-efficient strategies. The project ultimately became the first Net-Zero Energy classroom building within the CSU system and earned LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
#mhpse #csulb #cpace #sustainability #longbeach
Originally from Seattle, Washington, Chris Gateley joined MHP in March 2022 after spending three years with another engineering firm. In 2018, Chris received his B.S. in Architectural Engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and is currently an Engineer in Training working toward his Professional Engineering license.
As a Design Engineer at MHP, Chris has played a key role in the evaluation and design of a wide range of structural systems and building materials. Through his commitment to his work, he has helped MHP strengthen relationships with architects in the commercial industry.
Among his recent project accomplishments are two Target stores that are now fully completed and operational in Fresno, CA, and Bakersfield, CA. In addition, Chris has contributed to several ground-up design projects, renovations of existing buildings, tenant improvement work, and construction support for various projects.
Chris is currently working on several active projects across Southern California. These include Barrington Plaza in Los Angeles, a major renovation of three high-rise apartment buildings, along with plaza-level tenant improvements that are currently under construction. At Long Beach City College, the new Building E at the Liberal Arts Campus broke ground earlier this year and is now fully under construction. Chris is also involved in two K–12 projects: Monroe Elementary School for the Santa Ana Unified School District, a campus-wide reconstruction currently under DSA review, and a new multi-purpose gymnasium building for Lopez Academy in Oxnard, which is currently in the design phase.
Chris particularly enjoys working in the education sector. With a background in teaching, he finds it especially rewarding to see education projects come to life and looks forward to the students and faculty benefiting from the completed spaces.
When he’s not in the office, Chris enjoys going to concerts and supporting his Seattle-based sports teams (Go Mariners and Seahawks!). With the return of sunny weather, he’s also currently training for a marathon.
We appreciate Chris’s dedication to MHP and look forward to supporting his continued growth within the industry.
At MHP, we celebrate the engineers who shape our communities through thoughtful design, technical expertise, and resilient solutions. From strengthening existing structures to creating new spaces for learning, work, and gathering, our team makes a lasting impact every day.
This week, we honor the dedication, innovation, and collaboration of our MHP engineers and the future engineers who will carry the industry forward.
Happy National Engineers Week!
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MHP will be attending the 47th Annual @cashfacilities Conference in Sacramento, CA, from February 25–27.
Our team members James Kramer and Matt Wexler are looking forward to the event and connecting with colleagues, peers, and industry partners in the school facilities community. MHP is actively engaged in the K–12 education sector, and we look forward to continuing to grow our relationships and contribute to the improvement of campuses across California.
We hope to see you there!!
Kachun Choi, PE joined MHP’s San Diego office in 2020 after earning his B.S. in Civil Engineering from San Diego State University and his M.S. in Structural Engineering from the University of California, San Diego. As a Project Engineer, he has played a key role in building design, seismic retrofits, and construction support across a range of projects.
In addition to his technical contributions, Kachun helps strengthen client relationships, support construction teams, and foster a positive and collaborative team environment at MHP.
Some of his recent project accomplishments include two senior living facilities currently under construction: Rancho Cucamonga Flatiron, a one-story, 39,400 square foot memory care building with 64 units, and Sunrise of Long Beach, a two-story, 80,000 square foot assisted living and memory care facility with 90 residential units. Both facilities are expected to open in early 2027.
Currently, Kachun is working on several projects, including Sunrise Senior Living of San Marcos, California, a three-story assisted living facility with approximately 84 residential units; Marshall Elementary School for the San Diego Unified School District, which is undergoing a comprehensive campus modernization that includes a major remodel and rehabilitation of the existing Administration/Auditorium building, and minor renovations to three existing classroom buildings; and a new single-story First Citizens Bank branch in Anaheim, California.
When he’s not in the office, Kachun enjoys spending time at the beach, kayaking in the bay, and indoor climbing, an activity he recently picked back up after a few years away.
We’re grateful for Kachun’s contributions over the past six years and look forward to his continued growth and leadership as we expand our San Diego office.
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We’re proud to celebrate the well-earned promotions and title updates of three outstanding MHP team members! Their expertise, leadership, and dedication continue to strengthen our projects and firm culture.
🎉 Alex Lee, S.E. – Project Manager
Since joining in 2024, Alex has become a key contributor in our San Diego office, bringing experience in new construction and historic building evaluations while strengthening client relationships and mentoring the team.
🎉 Gracie Donahue, EIT – Project Engineer
Gracie, with MHP since 2020, is a core member of our Anchorage group, focusing on non-structural support and anchorage projects, including school HVAC upgrades and hospital equipment anchorage.
🎉 Marisol Shankar – Project Coordinator, Due Diligence Specialist
Marisol has been an integral part of MHP since 2004. In her updated title, she provides key support for our due diligence projects from RFP to deliverables, providing technical support and ensuring the highest standards for multi-hazard risk reports. We’re proud to celebrate her 22-year anniversary!
Congratulations to Alex, Gracie, and Marisol—we look forward to seeing their continued growth and impact at MHP!
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Michael Daciolas-Semon, P.E., S.E. joined MHP in 2024 and brings a strong background working on existing and historic buildings to our Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit team. He works closely with architects, developers, and building owners to bring their vision to life—ensuring structural integrity while balancing cost, constructability, and minimizing disruption.
Some of Michael’s recent accomplishments include leading the seismic evaluation and strengthening design of a 5-story non-ductile concrete building from the 1920s under the City of Los Angeles Non-Ductile Concrete Building Ordinance, serving as the primary engineer for analysis, design decisions, and client coordination. He also completed the seismic evaluation of a non-ductile concrete high-rise in West Hollywood, helping ownership understand retrofit feasibility and implications under the City of West Hollywood’s ordinance.
In recognition of his dedication and impact, Michael was honored with SEAOSC (Structural Engineers Association of Southern California) Young Engineer of the Year Award in 2020.
Currently, Michael is playing a key role in seismic evaluations for more than a dozen existing non-ductile concrete buildings, helping owners prioritize seismic risk, develop compliance strategies, and plan for long-term resilience. He is also actively involved in the seismic retrofit of a critical facility at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), where the design team is implementing exterior framing with viscous fluid dampers to enhance seismic performance while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.
As an advocate for sustainability in the built environment, Michael is an active member of MHP’s Sustainability Committee and SEAOSC’s Sustainable Design Committee, supporting MHP’s SE 2050 Commitment by helping integrate practical embodied-carbon reduction strategies into project work.
Outside of engineering, Michael enjoys spending time with his wife and baby son, exploring local parks, and perfecting the art of nap time.
We’re proud of Michael’s contributions to MHP and grateful for his leadership and dedication within our seismic division.
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