Structural Engineer (0-3 Years)

Coffman Engineers, Inc.; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Schedule

Discretionary year-end bonus

Overtime pay

401k with matching

Job summary

Coffman Engineers, Inc. is seeking an Entry Level Structural Engineer for the LA - Woodland Hills office. The candidate should be eager to grow within a multi-discipline firm and work as part of a team.

Ideal candidates hold a four-year degree in structural engineering (Master's preferred) and are E.I.T. registered or pursuing registration. The role involves CAD/production support, structural analysis, and teamwork across disciplines in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• A four-year degree in Structural Engineering or a related field.
• Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering preferred.
• Registration as an E.I.T. is required.
• Experience with computer analysis software systems.
• Strong leadership, supervisory and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work semi-independently.
• Assist in managing CAD and production efforts.
• Perform structural analysis and design of members.
• Develop structural models and apply codes for wind and seismic loads.
• Analyze and design connections and seismic risk in buildings.

Skills

Team player

Leadership

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Four-year degree in Structural Engineering

Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering (preferred)

E.I.T. registration

Internship in structural design

Experience with computer analysis software

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 23 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas. To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

Coffman Engineers is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and quality-oriented individual to join our team as an Entry Level Structural Engineer for our LA - Woodland Hills office. The ideal candidate should have a desire to work and grow as a team player within a multi-discipline engineering firm.

Compensation and Benefits

• Approximate Base Salary – $75,000 - $90,000+ based on experience
• Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate
• Competitive end of year discretionary bonus based on company/team/personal performance
• Hybrid Work Schedule (subject to change)
• 401k with maximum of 5% Contribution Matching for 9% Employee Contribution

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work semi-independently.
• Assist in managing CAD and production efforts.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.
• Perform structural analysis and design of structural members such as beams, columns, walls, joists, and foundations.
• Develop structural models that mathematically define and idealize the actual structure being designed.
• Use approved codes and standards to define structural demands on buildings due to wind and seismic loadings.
• Analyze and design connections of the various structural elements in a building structure.
• Perform analysis needed to evaluate seismic risk in existing buildings using approved structural codes and standards.

Education and Experience

• A four-year degree in Structural Engineering or a related field.
• Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering (preferred).
• Registration as an E.I.T.
• Internship in the structural design of buildings or similar structures (preferred).
• Experience with computer analysis software systems.
• Excellent leadership, supervisory, and writing and verbal communication skills.
• Being comfortable consulting to architectural practices.
• Working as part of a multi-discipline design team.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment (or demonstrate ability to develop such abilities).
• Possess strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities (or demonstrate ability to develop such abilities).
• Able to maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel preferred.
• Able to work independently as well as on teams.
• Positive contributor to overall office and department goals, culture, and morale.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Thisposition is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.