Structural Engineer

Spacial AI; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Spacial is redefining how the built world gets designed, engineered, and approved, by automating structural and MEP planning to turn 2D drawings into permit-ready, code-compliant deliverables in days. This role contributes to a fast-moving startup that values accuracy, collaboration, and client success.

We offer competitive compensation and equity, comprehensive health benefits, and a flexible hybrid work setup with strong growth opportunities for engineers who own their impact and love solving

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of structural engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural or Civil Engineering with a Structural Concentration.
• Knowledge of professional codes, laws, software, and trends.
• PE license; SE license is a plus.
• Proficiency with structural software: RISA 3D, Forte, Enercalc, AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Provide project design and detailing including plans and 2D CAD production.
• Perform structural calculations for lateral (wind/seismic) and gravity systems.
• Produce comprehensive building/component calculations tailored to type and jurisdiction.
• Provide project design materials (drawings, detailing, specs, calculations, estimates) under senior staff.
• Produce accurate CAD work meeting appearance and CAD standards.
• Interact with clients and represent the company professionally.
• Meet budgets and deadlines.

Skills

Structural analysis

CAD drafting

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a Structural Concentration

PE license (SE license is a plus)

Tools

Risa 3D

Forte

Enercalc

AutoCAD

Job description

About Spacial

At Spacial, we’re redefining how the built world gets designed, engineered, and approved. With decades of combined experience across architecture, engineering, and construction, we’ve felt the industry’s pain points firsthand — slow approvals, endless redlines, and unclear requirements that derail even the best designs.

We built Spacial to fix that. Our AI-powered platform automates structural and MEP engineering, transforming 2D plans into permit-ready, code-compliant drawings in days, not months.

This isn’t just optimization. It’s a new standard built to give the AEC industry speed, clarity, and control from day one. By connecting architects, engineers, builders, and homeowners on a single platform, Spacial eliminates friction, streamlines approvals, and accelerates how ideas become reality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 (five) years of experience in structural engineering
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a Structural Concentration
• Current knowledge of professional codes, laws, computer applications, and trends
• PE license (SE license is a plus)
• Proficiency and understanding of relevant engineering software (Risa 3D, Forte, Enercalc, Autocad)

Responsibilities

• The Project Engineer will provide project design and detailing, including plans (hand sketches and 2D CAD production), calculations (hand calculations and using computer analysis tools), specifications, and estimates, with moderate direction from senior staff
• Performing structural analysis for both lateral (wind and seismic) and gravity systems for buildings comprised of steel, concrete, wood, or masonry
• Producing a comprehensive set of building and/or component calculations tailored to the project type and jurisdiction
• Providing project design (e.g. drawing, detailing, specifications, calculations, processing, plans, estimates) under the direction of a senior staff member
• Producing accurate CAD work that meets appearance and CAD standards
• Interacting with clients and represent RRM in a professional and courteous manner
• Meeting budgets and deadlines

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven team automating one of the world’s most complex industries
• Work directly with experienced founders in a collaborative, fast-moving start up
• Competitive compensation and equity in the company — every team member is a shareholder
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan through Guideline
• Exceptional career growth opportunities at an early-stage, high-impact start-up
• Flexible hybrid work setup and a culture that values ownership, creativity, and innovation