Structural Engineer, Design - Entry Level

Skaengineers; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SK&A, the region's leading structural engineering firm, seeks an entry-level Structural Engineer to join our Washington, DC area team. You will support design for commercial, institutional, and multi-family projects under senior engineers.

Join a collaborative environment that emphasizes client service, mentorship, and career development as you contribute to sound, cost-effective design solutions across all project phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Structural Engineering; MS preferred.
• 0-5 years’ experience in structural engineering consulting and design with mid to large commercial and multi-family housing projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Building Information Modeling using Revit Structure.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers and Principals with design of structural systems for commercial, institutional, and multi-family buildings.
• Prepare design calculations, specifications, and analysis of new structures.
• Develop structural plans, details, and sections for construction drawings using Revit, RamConcept, AutoCAD.
• Prepare project specifications.
• Perform construction-related services including shop drawing reviews and RFI responses.
• Interact with outside architectural teams to resolve design and construction issues.

Skills

Excellent communication

Client rapport

Education

Bachelor of Science in Structural Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

Revit Structure

Job description

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Structural Engineer, Design - Entry Level

Washington, DC Metro Area

Description

Summary:

SK&A is seeking a personable, team-focused, highly motivated, and results-oriented individual to join our highly regarded Structural Design team. The ideal candidate should be excited to work in a fast-paced environment where client successes and our employee’s career development are most important. As part of the SK&A family, engineers work closely with project engineers, project managers, Principals, and other key team members – owner/owner’s rep, architect and MEP consultants - to deliver sound, innovative, and cost-effective design solutions. You will have exposure to all aspects and phases of the projects from the onset.

About SK&A:

SK&A is the largest single discipline consulting structural engineering firm in the region, with offices in Potomac, Maryland and Washington, DC. Our team provides a full spectrum of structural engineering services for public and private sector clients with a strong focus on proactive client service and sustainability. Our services include analysis and design of new buildings, renovation and repair of existing structures, and specialized services such as dynamic analysis for wind and seismic design as well as security and force protection issues, building envelope consulting and waterproofing.

SK&A’s extensive award-winning portfolio is comprised of projects within urban environments ranging from multi-story commercial, office, and mixed-use buildings to institutional, academic, retail, healthcare, and government facilities. Celebrating our 65th Anniversary in 2025, our organization has a long reputation for success and is proud to be an integral part of some of the region’s largest and most notable commercial development projects. We pride ourselves on our reputation for creative problem solving, and our long-term client relationships, built on an understanding of, and total commitment to achieving, our clients’ goals and vision.

When you join the SK&A team, you’ll immediately be part of something bigger, part of a workforce that is continually transforming the region through a broad variety of unique and significant projects. You’ll be part of giving back to the community through programs like athletic games with JDRF, building gingerbread structures in Gingertown, and run/walkathons to support St. Jude’s. You’ll be connected with your coworkers in a “work hard, play hard” environment that enjoys frequent social gatherings from “Ice Cream Fridays” and holiday parties to game nights and company picnics. You’ll be supported in your career growth with our mentorship and professional development programs. In short, you’ll be a vital, valued member of a company determined to equip you for growth and success.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Structural Engineer responsibilities include:

• Assist Project Managers and Principals with design of structural systems for commercial, institutional, and multi-family residential buildings
• Prepare design calculations, specifications, and analysis of new structures
• Develop structural plans, details, and sections for construction drawings using various structural engineering software programs including Revit, RamConcept, AutoCAD, etc.
• Prepare project specifications.
• Perform construction related services including shop drawing reviews, response to requests for information, periodic construction site observation, and occasional specialized structural inspections.
• Interact with outside architectural teams to discuss any issues that may arise during design and construction.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science with concentration in Structural Engineering. MS preferred.
• 0-5 years’ experience in structural engineering consulting and design with mid to large commercial and multi-family housing projects
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Experience with Building Information Modeling using Revit Structure
• Able to build rapport with clients, co-workers, and sub-contractors

Other Compensation and Benefits:

This position is eligible for overtime pay equal to your hourly rate aka straight time and discretionary semi-annual bonuses. SK&A offers comprehensive health care benefits for employees and their family members, nine paid holidays, three weeks of Paid Time Off, accrued over the course of the year, 401(k) / Profit Share, life insurance, group disability insurance, six weeks of paid Parental Leave, travel discounts, health savings accounts for employees enrolled in our medical insurance, tuition assistance, pre-tax commuter benefits, and other life and work wellness benefits.