Hybrid Entry-Level Structural Engineer – Impact & Growth

VAA; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Profit sharing

401(k)

Discretionary bonus program

Paid leave

Job summary

VAA in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Structural Engineer for a hybrid role that balances design work with field observations. You will analyze and design structures across diverse projects while coordinating with architects, clients, and other engineers to ensure safe, economical solutions.

The position emphasizes problem solving, code knowledge, and ongoing professional development, with occasional travel to job sites up to 5%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with structural engineering emphasis.

Responsibilities

• Utilize problem solving ability and knowledge of engineering fundamentals to develop design solutions in a team setting.
• Contribute to the preparation of high-quality design documents including calculations, drawings and specifications.
• Deliver value to design team and clients through an expanding knowledge of design codes and industry standards.
• Utilize design software with increasing efficiency and depth of understanding.
• Undertake increasingly complex design tasks and responsibilities with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Perform construction phase site observations and prepare reports to support our projects and gain valuable experience.
• Potential 5% travel to construction job sites.

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with structural engineering emphasis

Job description

VAA in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Structural Engineer for a hybrid role that balances design work with field observations. You will analyze and design structures across diverse projects while coordinating with architects, clients, and other engineers to ensure safe, economical solutions.

The position emphasizes problem solving, code knowledge, and ongoing professional development, with occasional travel to job sites up to 5%.