Junior Structural Engineer: Seismic & Steel Design

Degenkolb Engineers; Seattle (WA); 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

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development support

Job summary

Degenkolb Engineers is seeking an Entry-Level Structural Engineer | Designer to start a career in structural engineering with meaningful mentorship across multiple U.S. offices, including Seattle.

You’ll contribute to planning, analysis, and design of structural projects under experienced engineers, gaining exposure to client collaboration and site visits. You will develop through challenging assignments, feedback, and professional development toward licensure, while building robust design and

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 proficiency equals advanced graduate work.
• Core technical proficiency demonstrated via advanced steel design, reinforced concrete design, structural analysis, structural dynamics, earthquake engineering (West Coast).
• Undergraduate GPA 3.40+; transcripts may be required.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design tasks under licensed engineers.
• Produce accurate, organized project deliverables and contract documents.
• Engage in client communications and meetings; document progress and questions.
• Participate in site visits to observe conditions and relate design to construction.
• Pursue professional development toward PE licensure.
• Share ideas and contribute to project team success.

Skills

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Leadership potential

Seismic analysis experience (West Co)

Education

Master's degree in structural engineering

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (alternative path)

Undergraduate GPA 3.40+

Unofficial transcripts

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 structural engineering with meaningful mentorship across multiple U.S. offices, including Seattle.

You’ll contribute to planning, analysis, and design of structural projects under experienced engineers, gaining exposure to client collaboration and site visits. You will develop through challenging assignments, feedback, and professional development toward licensure, while building robust design and