Entry-Level Structural Engineer | Designer

Position Overview

Founded in 1940 and headquartered in San Francisco, Degenkolb Engineers has a long tradition of innovation, client service, and life-long learning. With over eight decades of experience delivering customized structural solutions across healthcare, education, science and technology, forensics, construction engineering, and federal buildings, we are looking for an Entry-Level Structural Engineer | Designer. This role is offered in multiple locations including our California offices (Los Angeles, Orange, Sacramento, San Diego, and San Francisco), Seattle, WA, and our Midwest offices in Detroit and Grand Rapids, MI. Applicants may indicate interest in multiple locations on a single application. Candidates will be involved in expert engineering consultation and gain exposure to preparing for the Professional Engineering (PE) licensing exam.

Key Responsibilities

• Review architectural and structural drawings for new and existing structures to provide structural design and analysis.
• Prepare engineering calculation packages, including assumptions and narrative to justify design methodology.
• Assist in resolving construction challenges by coordinating with other disciplines, responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and performing construction engineering.
• Gain exposure to innovative construction concepts during a comprehensive training period.

Required Qualifications

• MS in Structural Engineering OR BS in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis with 1–2 years of relevant, post-degree full-time work experience.
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.40 or higher.
• Professional communication skills.
• Current authorization to work in the United States.
• Submission of unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Passing grade on the FE exam.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Tekla, RISA, RAM, Revit, Excel, MathCAD, SAP2000, ETABS, Python, or equivalent software.
• Demonstrated leadership potential.
• Experience in seismic engineering analysis and design of buildings (for non-Michigan offices) and/or steel engineering (for Michigan locations) is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Annual pay range between $84,000 and $112,000 (subject to location, education, and experience, and provided as a good faith estimate pursuant to pay transparency laws).
• Health and life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with company Profit Sharing contribution
• Employee ownership in a privately held stock plan
• Financial support for professional activities
• Company holidays and a generous paid time off program

Application Process

Please read through the job posting and apply to the position for which you feel best qualified. Click the Apply Now button and complete the application. Submit the following:

• Resume
• Unofficial transcripts—undergraduate and graduate, as applicable
• Targeted cover letter describing why you want to work with Degenkolb Engineers and how your background aligns with this position

Degenkolb Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where a wide range of perspectives, skills, and experiences are valued.