Junior Structural Design Engineer - Precast & Growth Path

Socket.dev; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation & sick time

Company-paid holidays

Medical/Dental insurance

401K 10% Match

Reimbursement & Referral programs

Job summary

United Concrete Products is seeking a Junior Structural Design Engineer to join our engineering team. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience in precast concrete design under senior engineers' guidance.

You will assist with design calculations, contribute to detailed drawings for shop production, and review specifications to ensure conformance. Mentorship and clear growth paths are offered to help you develop professionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• 0–2 years of relevant experience; internships, co-ops, or academic projects are a plus.
• EIT certification preferred.
• Foundational understanding of reinforced concrete design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn, take direction, and grow within a team environment.
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office); familiarity with MathCAD and basic CAD is a plus—training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers with design calculations and analyses for precast concrete products.
• Support the preparation of detailed drawings for approval submissions and shop production.
• Review contract specifications and drawings to ensure design conformance.
• Learn and apply Finite Element Analysis where applicable.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of design processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

MathCAD

CAD basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

MathCAD

CAD

Job description

United Concrete Products is seeking a Junior Structural Design Engineer to join our engineering team. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience in precast concrete design under senior engineers' guidance.

You will assist with design calculations, contribute to detailed drawings for shop production, and review specifications to ensure conformance. Mentorship and clear growth paths are offered to help you develop professionally.