Junior Structural Design Engineer - Concrete Water Tanks

DN LLC; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

FSA

Life insurance

Disability coverage

PTO + Holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Gym reimbursement

Employee referrals

Career growth

Job summary

DN is seeking a Structural Design Engineer (Entry-Level) to design and analyze environmental concrete tank structures, perform calculations, and model loads using industry-standard software. You will collaborate with project teams from concept to completion on national water storage projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree with a structural emphasis, demonstrates strong communication and teamwork, and is prepared to grow through internships or EIT certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis.
• 0-2 years of structural engineering experience (additional experience considered for higher-level positions).
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Understands steel and concrete behavior and applies engineering principles to real-world design challenges.
• Proficient in SAP 2000/SAFE, MS products, AutoCAD, and structural modeling software.
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills required to thrive in a team-driven environment.
• Preferred: Internship or co-op experience in structural engineering.
• Preferred: Exposure to industrial, water, wastewater, or heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Preferred: Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, or BIM workflows.
• Preferred: Exposure to ACI 350.
• Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) license or active pursuit of licensure.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze environmental concrete tank structures using industry best practices.
• Conduct structural calculations, modeling, and load analysis to optimize performance and durability.
• Utilize FEA modeling software to streamline designs
• Collaborate with construction teams and project managers to ensure design integrity from concept to completion.
• Engage in problem-solving and troubleshooting during project execution.
• Stay ahead of industry advancements and integrate new technologies into designs.

Skills

Structural analysis

FEA modeling

SAP 2000/SAFE

AutoCAD

MS Office

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

DN is seeking a Structural Design Engineer (Entry-Level) to design and analyze environmental concrete tank structures, perform calculations, and model loads using industry-standard software. You will collaborate with project teams from concept to completion on national water storage projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree with a structural emphasis, demonstrates strong communication and teamwork, and is prepared to grow through internships or EIT certification.