Junior Structural Engineer - Hybrid, Seismic, Mentorship

Degenkolb Engineers; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; 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 stock plan

Professional development support

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Job summary

Degenkolb Engineers is seeking an entry‑level Structural Engineer/Designer to support planning, analysis, and design of structural projects across multiple U.S. offices.

You’ll work with experienced engineers on analyses, contract documents, and deliverables, with exposure to client interactions and field site visits. Ideal candidates are recent graduates or engineers with 1–2 years of advanced coursework or design experience seeking mentorship, meaningful technical challenges, and growth toward

Qualifications

• Master's degree in structural engineering preferred.
• Bachelor's in civil engineering with 1–2 years of highly technical structural design experience considered if proficient.
• Core proficiency demonstrated via advanced graduate coursework or professional project work.
• Advanced steel design, reinforced concrete design, structural analysis, and dynamics.
• Earthquake engineering for West Coast offices.
• GPA 3.40+; transcripts may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design tasks under licensed engineers.
• Produce accurate, organized contract documents and deliverables.
• Engage in client communications and meetings; document progress and issues.
• Participate in site visits to observe conditions and construction.
• Develop technical knowledge through mentorship and learning.
• Contribute to project teams and office-wide success.

Skills

Structural analysis

Steel design

Concrete design

Seismic analysis

Client collaboration

Education

Master's degree in structural engineering

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with 1–2 years experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Tekla

RISA

RAM

Revit

Excel

SAP2000

ETABS

Python

Job description

Degenkolb Engineers is seeking an entry‑level Structural Engineer/Designer to support planning, analysis, and design of structural projects across multiple U.S. offices.

You’ll work with experienced engineers on analyses, contract documents, and deliverables, with exposure to client interactions and field site visits. Ideal candidates are recent graduates or engineers with 1–2 years of advanced coursework or design experience seeking mentorship, meaningful technical challenges, and growth toward