Entry-Level Structural Engineer | Designer

Degenkolb Engineers; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Entry-Level Structural Engineer | Designer to join their dynamic team in California. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative engineering projects while fostering professional growth through mentorship and challenging assignments. You'll be involved in reviewing architectural designs, preparing calculations, and overcoming construction challenges. With a flexible hybrid work schedule and a commitment to employee development, this position is perfect for those eager to make a difference in the structural engineering field.

Benefits

Health and life insurance

Commuter benefits

Paid parental leave

401(k) with profit sharing

Employee ownership

Professional support

Generous PTO

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in structural engineering.
• Eager to learn and pass the FE exam.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural and structural drawings for design and analysis.
• Prepare engineering calculations and assist in resolving construction challenges.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership potential

Seismic analysis and design

Education

MS or BS in Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Tekla

RISA

RAM

Revit

Excel

MathCAD

SAP2000

ETABS

Python

Job description

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Company Background: Founded in 1940 and headquartered in San Francisco, Degenkolb Engineers has over eight decades of experience in innovative, client-focused structural engineering across various sectors including healthcare, education, and federal buildings. We tailor solutions to meet stringent codes, project budgets, schedules, and landmark developments.

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Position Description

We consider candidates for this entry-level position across our California offices (Los Angeles, Oakland, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco) and Michigan offices (Detroit, Grand Rapids). Multiple location preferences can be indicated in the application.

Ideal Candidate

Outstanding academic credentials, eager to join a high-performing team that fosters professional growth through challenging projects, mentorship, and lifelong learning.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual pay ranges from $77,000 to $114,000, based on location, education, and experience. Benefits include health and life insurance, commuter benefits, paid parental leave, 401(k) with profit sharing, employee ownership, professional support, holidays, and generous PTO.

Culture

We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule, a collaborative and expert team environment, professional development opportunities, leadership roles, diverse work assignments, and competitive pay at the 75th percentile. More about our culture can be found at https://degenkolb.com/culture/ and https://degenkolb.com/career_path/.

Job Description

Contribute to creating safe, well-constructed environments through expert engineering, preparing for PE licensure during training.

Responsibilities

1. Review architectural and structural drawings for design and analysis.
2. Prepare engineering calculations with assumptions and narratives.
3. Assist in resolving construction challenges through coordination, RFIs, submittal reviews, and construction engineering.
4. Gain exposure to new construction concepts.

Minimum Requirements

1. MS or BS in Structural Engineering with 1-2 years of experience.
2. Strong communication skills.
3. Authorized to work in the U.S.

Desired Requirements

1. Passing the FE exam.
2. Knowledge of AutoCAD, Tekla, RISA, RAM, Revit, Excel, MathCAD, SAP2000, ETABS, Python, or similar.
3. Leadership potential.
4. Experience in seismic analysis and design is a plus.

Application Process

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Degenkolb Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.