Junior Structural Engineer & Designer — Growth & Mentorship

Degenkolb Engineers; Franklin (MI); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Employee ownership

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Degenkolb Engineers is seeking an Entry‑Level Structural Engineer | Designer to join our offices across the United States, including Detroit and Grand Rapids, Michigan. You’ll work with experienced engineers on seismic, steel and concrete design, with mentorship that supports growth toward PE licensure.

The role emphasizes hands‑on project delivery, site observations, and collaborative problem solving. We review candidates year‑round for multiple locations, with a strong emphasis on learning,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in structural engineering strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering acceptable with equivalent advanced graduate work.
• Proven coursework or experience in advanced steel/concrete design and structural analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design under licensed engineers.
• Prepare contract documents and project deliverables.
• Participate in site visits and client meetings to gather and relay project information.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to understand project objectives and constraints.
• Progress toward PE licensure through mentorship and professional development.
• Contribute to project teams and office-wide success.

Skills

Structural analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in structural engineering

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Tekla

RISA

RAM

Revit

Excel

SAP2000

ETABS

Python

Job description

Degenkolb Engineers is seeking an Entry‑Level Structural Engineer | Designer to join our offices across the United States, including Detroit and Grand Rapids, Michigan. You’ll work with experienced engineers on seismic, steel and concrete design, with mentorship that supports growth toward PE licensure.

The role emphasizes hands‑on project delivery, site observations, and collaborative problem solving. We review candidates year‑round for multiple locations, with a strong emphasis on learning,