Structural - Entry Level

CannonDesign; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Remote work options

401(k) plan

Employee perk programs

Job summary

CannonDesign in San Diego is seeking a civil/structural engineering professional to join our multidisciplinary team under the guidance of a licensed engineer. You will help develop new and analyze existing structural systems for diverse buildings, and document designs using Revit and other engineering tools.

You will perform design calculations under supervision and assist in preparing Contract Documents, collaborating with the design team and reviewing shop drawings during construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Civil Engineering with Structural focus by hire date; Master’s preferred.
• EIT, LEED accreditation preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork and organizational skills; ability to handle multiple projects.
• Experience using engineering design software (Revit, RAM, RISA) is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop new or analyze existing structural systems for institutional, sports, and corporate/commercial buildings.
• Perform design calculations under supervision.
• Develop BIM models in Revit for Contract Documents.
• Produce foundation, floor framing, roof plans, sections and details.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Bachelor in Civil Engineering (Structural)

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Revit

RAM

RISA

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team and will work under the direction of a licensed engineer. Projects may include new construction and renovation in educational, healthcare, sports, corporate commercial and science and technology.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Work closely with an experienced structural engineer to develop new or analyze existing structural systems for institutional, sports, and corporate/commercial buildings.
• Perform design calculations under direct supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Use relevant engineering software to design and document structural systems.
• Use Autodesk Revit to develop BIM models for producing Contract Documents.
• Assist in production of Contract Documents to include foundation plans, floor framing plans, roof plans, sections, details, and specifications.
• Interface effectively with members of the design team to coordinate structural systems with overall building design.
• Assist in review of shop drawings during construction phase. May perform field observations during construction phase, including a physical walk through of site.
• Must be willing to perform overtime work.
• May perform other duties as required.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Minimum Bachelor in Civil Engineering with Structural focus, Structural Engineering or Architectural Engineering (Structural emphasis) required by hire date. Master degree is preferred.
• Related student internship work experience preferred.
• EIT, LEED accreditation preferred.
• Must have strong communication, teamwork, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit, RAM, RISA) required.

The salary range for this position to be filled in the San Diego, CA office is $64,200 to $80,300 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don't just dream up solutions - we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It's more than a philosophy - it's who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
• We're about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we're ready for you.

As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm's policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign's policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.