Structural - Entry Level

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible schedule

Remote work options

401k plan

Job summary

CannonDesign is seeking a structural engineering professional to join our multi-disciplinary team in San Diego. You will work under a licensed engineer to develop and analyze structural systems for educational, healthcare, sports, corporate and science/tech facilities.

You will perform design calculations, use Revit for BIM, and help produce Contract Documents, coordinating with the broader design team. A Bachelor in Civil Engineering (Structural focus) is required, with Masters preferred, plus

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor in Civil Engineering with Structural focus; Master preferred
• Related student internship work experience preferred
• EIT, LEED accreditation preferred
• Strong communication, teamwork, organizational skills; ability to handle multiple projects
• Experience in engineering design software (Revit, RAM, RISA) required

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a structural engineer to develop new or analyze existing systems for institutional, sports, and corporate/commercial buildings
• Perform design calculations under supervision of an experienced engineer
• Use engineering software to design and document structural systems
• Develop BIM models in Revit to produce Contract Documents
• Assist in producing Contract Documents including foundations, framing, roof plans, sections and details
• Coordinate structural systems with overall building design with the design team
• Review shop drawings during construction and may perform field observations on site
• Willing to perform overtime as needed
• May perform other duties as required

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor in Civil Engineering (Structural)

Master 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.