Junior Structural Engineer: Seismic Design & Growth

Degenkolb Engineers; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Commuter benefits

401(k) with company contributions

Employee ownership

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Degenkolb Engineers is seeking an Entry-Level Structural Engineer | Designer to start a career in our collaborative offices across the United States, including California and Michigan locations. You will contribute to planning, analysis, and design under the guidance of licensed engineers, gaining hands-on experience with project deliverables and client interactions.

You will grow through mentorship, structured feedback, and opportunities to advance toward PE licensure while working on

Qualifications

• Master's degree in structural engineering strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with 1–2 years of highly technical structural design experience will be considered.
• Core technical proficiency demonstrated via advanced graduate coursework or project experience in: advanced steel design; advanced reinforced concrete design; advanced structural analysis; structural dynamics; earthquake engineering (West Coast).
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.40+; transcripts may be requested; professional written and verbal communication skills; current US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Structural Analysis & Design: perform analyses and design under licensed engineers, producing safe, code-compliant solutions and contract deliverables.
• Project Delivery & Quality: develop organized, high-quality work aligned with objectives, scope, budget, and schedule.
• Client & Team Collaboration: participate in meetings, prepare technical docs, and communicate clearly with clients and teams.
• Project Site Experience: join site visits, observe conditions, document observations, and connect design decisions to field build-out.
• Professional Growth & Development: pursue mentorship and learning toward PE licensure.
• Ownership & Contribution: take responsibility for commitments and contribute to project teams and offices.

Education

Master's degree in structural engineering

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with 1–2 years of highly technical structural design experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Tekla

RISA

RAM

Revit

Excel

Mathcad

SAP2000

ETABS

Python

Job description

Degenkolb Engineers is seeking an Entry-Level Structural Engineer | Designer to start a career in our collaborative offices across the United States, including California and Michigan locations. You will contribute to planning, analysis, and design under the guidance of licensed engineers, gaining hands-on experience with project deliverables and client interactions.

You will grow through mentorship, structured feedback, and opportunities to advance toward PE licensure while working on