Junior Structural Designer — Seismic & Steel Focus

Degenkolb Engineers; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Commuter benefits

401(k) with company profit‑sharing

Employee ownership through a privately

Financial support for professional act

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Founded in 1940 and headquartered in San Francisco, Degenkolb Engineers seeks an Entry‑Level Structural Engineer/Designer to begin a meaningful engineering career. You will assist in planning, analysis, and design of structural projects alongside seasoned engineers and project managers, with exposure to client interactions, site visits, and multidisciplinary teams.

You’ll gain a strong technical foundation through meaningful project work, candid feedback, and professional development in a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in structural engineering preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with 1–2 years of highly technical structural design experience considered if equivalent to advanced graduate work.
• Core technical proficiency demonstrated through advanced coursework or verified project experience: Advanced steel design, Advanced reinforced concrete design, Advanced structural analysis, Structural dynamics, Earthquake engineering (West Coast).
• Undergraduate GPA 3.40+; strong performance in graduate coursework where applicable.
• Unofficial transcripts available.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Current authorization to work in the United States for any employer.

Responsibilities

• Structural analysis & design under guidance of licensed engineers; develop safe, effective structural solutions and contract deliverables.
• Produce accurate, organized, high‑quality work reflecting company standards; manage scope, budget, and schedule; communicate progress early.
• Build trusted relationships with project teams and clients; participate in meetings and prepare technical documentation.
• Participate in site visits; observe conditions and connect design decisions with field performance.
• Expand technical knowledge and professional skills through project experience, mentorship, and professional activities toward PE licensure.
• Take ownership of commitments; contribute to team and firm success.

Skills

Structural design

Seismic analysis

Engineering communication

Team collaboration

Project mentoring

Education

Master's degree in structural engineering

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (1–2 years experience path)

Undergraduate GPA 3.40+

Transcripts

Tools

AutoCAD

Tekla

RISA

RAM

Revit

Excel

Mathcad

SAP2000

ETABS

Python

Job description

Founded in 1940 and headquartered in San Francisco, Degenkolb Engineers seeks an Entry‑Level Structural Engineer/Designer to begin a meaningful engineering career. You will assist in planning, analysis, and design of structural projects alongside seasoned engineers and project managers, with exposure to client interactions, site visits, and multidisciplinary teams.

You’ll gain a strong technical foundation through meaningful project work, candid feedback, and professional development in a