Entry-Level Structural Engineer | Designer

Degenkolb Engineers Career Center; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with profit sharing

Flexible hybrid work schedule

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Degenkolb Engineers Career Center in California is seeking an Entry-Level Structural Engineer | Designer to join their team. With a commitment to innovation and a focus on professional development, this role offers a challenging mix of projects and mentorship opportunities.

Ideal candidates are master's students with strong academic performance in structural engineering. The position includes a competitive salary, ranging from $84,000 to $112,000 annually, as well as a flexible hybrid work schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s student with a GPA of 3.40 or above.
• Passion for structural engineering and seismic analysis.
• Eager to work in a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Engage in various structural engineering projects.
• Collaborate with a team providing mentorship.
• Participate in professional development activities.

Skills

Structural engineering

Seismic analysis

Steel design

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Company Background

Founded in 1940 and headquartered in San Francisco, Degenkolb Engineers has more than eight decades of commitment to innovation, client service, and life‑long learning. We deliver customized structural solutions in a variety of practice areas such as healthcare, education, science and technology, forensics, construction engineering, and federal buildings. We address every project need—whether meeting stringent codes, staying on budget, adhering to tight schedules, or creating landmark structural systems.

Position Description

We review candidates for this Entry‑Level Structural Engineer | Designer position throughout the year in all of our California offices (Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and Oakland), as well as our Midwest offices in Detroit and Grand Rapids, MI. Applicants may indicate interest in multiple locations on a single application.

Ideal Candidate

A high-achieving master’s student (undergraduate GPA 3.40 or above) with a passion for structural engineering, seismic analysis (non-Michigan offices) and/or steel (Michigan). You want to be part of a high-performing team that supports your professional development with a challenging mix of projects, mentorship, and lifelong learning opportunities.

Compensation and Benefits

The pay rate for this position, across the various offices, generally ranges between $84,000 and $112,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to pay transparency laws. Actual pay rates will be based on various factors, including location, company geographic differentials, education level, and candidate qualifications.

Benefits

Benefits include health and life insurance, commuter benefits, paid parental leave, 401(k) with company Profit Sharing contribution, employee ownership in a privately held stock plan, financial support for professional activities, company holidays, and a generous paid time off program.

Culture

We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule and a fun office environment! Our firm is highly collaborative and filled with experts united by a passion for industry involvement, pride in company ownership, and respect for personal lives. You will benefit from focused professional development within a supportive and transparent team environment, as well as opportunities for committee participation and leadership, variety in work assignments, and a pay scale set at the 75th market percentile. To learn more about the company, please visit https://degenkolb.com/culture/.