Graduate Structural Engineer

Jimmy Jazz; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k), Profit Sharing, Cash Balance

Employer Paid Life and AD&D

Holidays, PTO

Job summary

ERA Structural Engineering is seeking a motivated Graduate Structural Engineer to grow with our team. You will perform structural analysis and design for buildings, coordinate with project partners, and help prepare construction documents within a collaborative setting.

We value ownership, practical solutions, and a service-minded approach. The role offers full-time hours and a pathway to PE development, mentorship, and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in civil/structural engineering required.
• FE exam passed and EIT registration within 1 year.
• 0–3 years of structural engineering experience.
• Proficiency with RAM, RISA3-D and SAP2000 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design of buildings using concrete, steel, timber and other materials.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Structural Modelers to prepare construction documents.
• Attend internal kickoff meetings and external coordination meetings.
• Develop designs for structural systems and project specifications.
• Create and maintain accurate project calculations and drawing packages.
• Conduct drawing reviews for internal QA and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Identify and communicate unusual design conditions or scope changes to Project Managers.
• Review shop drawings and submittals; respond to RFIs and field observations as needed.
• Evaluate inspection reports and address deviations from design documents.
• Support construction partners in resolving field issues efficiently.
• Read and interpret project proposals to understand scope, schedule and budget.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelors or Masters in civil/structural engineering

Tools

RAM

RISA3-D

SAP2000

Job description

• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Description

About ERA Structural Engineering

At ERA Structural Engineering, we believe great engineering creates value beyond the structure itself. Every decision starts with a simple question:

What solution creates the greatest value for the client and the entire project team?

We call thatThink Beyond The Beam

Thinking Beyond the Beam means looking beyond the immediate task to understand what matters most. By understanding project goals and delivering practical, buildable solutions, we create value that helps projects succeed, build trust and strengthens lasting relationships.

That approach depends on people who take ownership. At ERA Structural Engineering, ownership means looking beyond your individual responsibilities to understand how your work contributes to the success of the project, your teammates, and our clients. Here, every team member is encouraged to think like an owner, take initiative, and make decisions that create value.

If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can contribute to real projects, learn from experienced engineers, and continue developing your technical skills, ERA offers an opportunity to grow as a structural engineer.

ERA seeks a motivated Full-Time Graduate Structural Engineer who is interested in growing a rewarding career. As a Graduate Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for working with a variety of clients, including architects, owners, and contractors, to create structural designs and construction documents within a team setting. You will coordinate with project partners and assist with executing the structural design.

As a member of our structural engineering team, you will play a key role in delivering accurate project plans on time and within budget, consistently exceeding client expectations. Your responsibilities will include performing structural analysis of buildings and other structures using the latest software, and designing structural systems with concrete, steel, timber, and other materials. You will collaborate with project partners and clients, bringing a service-minded approach to solving complex problems. Additionally, you will coordinate with the internal team on design drawings and report preparation, and work closely with construction partners to ensure a smooth construction process.

ERA offers support and training for engineers in this position to develop as professionals. This includes internal continuing education programs, a mentorship program, PE development program, and opportunities to grow a professional network through professional associations, client engagement, and marketing/business development collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Project Coordination

• Perform structural analysis and design of building using concrete, steel, timber and other materials
• collaborate with Project Managers and Structural Modelers to prepare construction documents
• Attend internal kickoff meetings and external coordination meeting
• Develop designs for structural systems and project specifications

Document & Quality Assurance

• Create and maintain accurate project calculation and drawing packages
• conduct drawing reviews for internal QA and interdisciplinary coordination
• Identify and communicate unusual design conditions or scope changes to Project Managers

Construction Support

• Review shop drawings and submittals
• Respond to RFI's and perform field observation visits as needed
• Evaluate special inspection reports and address deviations from design documents
• support construction partners in resolving field issues efficiently

Administrative & Client Facing Duties

• Read and interpret project proposals to understand scope, schedule and budget
• Work with Project Managers to align engineering tasks with budgeted hours
• Engage in legacy knowledge transfer to ensure continuity of client relationships
• Help ensure repeat business by understanding and delivering on client values

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil or Structural Engineering
• Recent graduates are required to have had a 3.0 or higher upon graduation.
• 0-3 years of experience in structural engineering
• Successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) within 1 year
• Familiarity with Structural Design Software. Proficiency in RAM, RISA3-D and SAP2000 prefered
• Ability to communicate and collaborate regarding technical information effectively with team members
• Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines and project timelines
• Experienced in steel, concrete and other material design

Summary

ERA Structural Engineering is committed to supporting continued growth and development of our employees. This includes internal continuing education programs such as CEU's ( Continued Education Credits), mentorship programs and opportunities to grow a professional network though professional associations, client engagement, and marketing and business development initiatives.

Work Schedule

ERA Structural Engineering recognizes the value of flexibility in the workday. Our full-time schedules are structured around core collaboration hours, with flexibility to adjust start and end times based on your role, team and project needs to meet the expected 40 hours per week.

• In-Person Core Office Hours:
  • Monday- Thursday: 9:00am - 3:00pm
  • Friday Flex: 9:00am - 2:00pm with the option to work from alternate location
  • Full-Time | Exempt or Non-Exempt, based on position
• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k), Profit Sharing, Cash Balance Defined Pension
• Employer Paid Life and AD & D
• Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO)

Join ERA Structural Engineering and become a valued member of our team dedicated to excellence in structural engineering. ERA is committed to equal opportunities and is a diversified workforce.