Structural Engineer - Buildings (New Grad)

General Matter; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

General Matter in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Structural Engineer (New Graduate) to contribute to robust structural designs for data-center‑like spaces and large‑scale facilities. You’ll collaborate with senior engineers on gravity and lateral systems, perform analyses, and help develop construction drawings.

Candidate has a Master’s degree in structural engineering, proficiency with BIM tools, and exposure to design software like SAP2000, ETABS, Revit, and Grasshopper.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or Civil with a structural emphasis.
• Strong foundation in finite element analysis, steel and concrete design.
• Familiarity with BIM tools: Revit and AutoCAD.
• Experience with structural analysis software such as SAP2000, ETABS, RAM.
• Interest in AI tools for design, scripting (Python/C#), and Dynamo/Grasshopper.
• Internship in engineering or AEC, preferably heavy industrial or high seismic.

Responsibilities

• Support design and coordination of structural systems in BIM for industrial facilities.
• Perform structural analysis and calculations for steel/concrete elements; assist foundation design.
• Assist in design of high-seismic bracing, equipment supports, heavy floor slabs.
• Analyze wind, seismic, and snow loads per building codes.
• Contribute to BIM modeling to integrate with MEP disciplines.
• Develop structural specifications, calculation packages, and drawings.
• Participate in workflow automation and computational design (Dynamo/Grasshopper) or coding.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly within multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Finite element analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Engineering fundamentals

Industrial design understanding

Education

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or Civil with structural emphasis

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

RISA-3D

SAP2000

ETABS

RAM Structural System

Dynamo

Grasshopper

Python

C#

Job description

About The Company

General Matter enriches uranium. We are designing, building, and operating the world's lowest-cost enrichment services, here in the US. In the process, we are restoring America's ability to produce nuclear fuel to power AI, advanced manufacturing and critical industries our country relies on to remain competitive. Fuel drives the cost of advanced reactor electricity production, and enrichment drives the cost of the fuel that advanced reactors consume. Reliable, low-cost enrichment is the catalyst for the nuclear Renaissance now under way. Our mission is to make nuclear not only the cleanest and safest source of baseload power, but also the most affordable. We believe abundant nuclear energy will lead to a post-scarcity society. We were incubated inside Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and are backed by over a dozen of the world’s top venture capital firms. Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production. We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency. Help us build a high-energy society by making the cleanest, safest form of baseload energy the most affordable.

About The Role

We’re looking for a Structural Engineer (New Graduate) with a strong interest in structural systems design for industrial and mission‑critical facilities to join our growing engineering team. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers and designers to develop robust structural solutions for spaces similar to data centers, manufacturing plants, refineries, and other large‑scale infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated graduate with an advanced technical background eager to help build the world’s most modern enrichment plant and contribute to high-reliability, heavy-industrial facility design.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and coordination of structural systems in BIM for industrial and critical facilities, including gravity and lateral load‑resisting systems.
• Perform structural analysis, calculations for steel and concrete elements, and foundation design under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Assist in the design of specialized industrial structures, including high‑seismic bracing, equipment supports, and heavy‑loading floor slabs.
• Work on the analysis of wind, seismic, and snow loads in accordance with applicable building codes.
• Contribute to BIM modeling using Revit and AutoCAD to integrate structural designs with mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Support the development of structural specifications, calculation packages, and construction drawings for large‑scale projects.
• Participate in workflow automation and computational design using visual programming (Dynamo, Grasshopper) or coding (Python, C#).
• Effectively communicate technical structural concepts within multidisciplinary project teams.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or a Master’s in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis (recent graduate or upcoming).
• Strong foundational coursework in finite element analysis (FEA), advanced steel design, reinforced concrete design, and structural dynamics.
• Familiarity with BIM modeling software, such as Revit and AutoCAD.
• Understanding of structural analysis software (e.g., RISA-3D, SAP2000, ETABS, or RAM Structural System).
• Knowledge of material‑specific design standards and fundamental physics‑based engineering principles.
• Interest and/or experience in AI tools for design, visual programming (Dynamo, Grasshopper), coding (Python, C#), and/or open‑source projects.
• Internship experience at an engineering or AEC firm preferred, especially projects involving heavy industrial or high‑seismic design.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and collaboratively across disciplines.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Familiarity with structural codes and standards (IBC, ASCE 7, ASCE 43, AISC 360, ACI 318).
• Exposure to seismic design categories, vibration analysis for sensitive equipment, or blast‑resistant design.
• Experience with pre‑engineered metal buildings (PEMB) or modular structural systems.
• Understanding of industrial‑specific requirements, such as crane runway design or heavy equipment anchorage.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Compensation And Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $96,000-$106,000 annually.

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors. In addition to base salary, for full‑time hires, you may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.