Entry-Level Structural Engineer | Designer

Position Overview

Degenkolb Engineers, founded in 1940 and headquartered in San Francisco, has over eight decades of commitment to innovation, client service, and life-long learning. We provide customized structural solutions in practice areas including healthcare, education, science and technology, forensics, construction engineering, and federal buildings. We are currently reviewing candidates for an Entry-Level Structural Engineer | Designer position across our California offices (Location: Los Angeles, Orange, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco) and our Midwest offices (Location: Detroit and Grand Rapids, MI). In this role, you will prepare for the Professional Engineering (PE) licensing exam while working on expert engineering consultations that help create safe, beautifully built environments.

Our firm is known for its collaborative culture, flexible hybrid work schedule (Schedule: Flexible hybrid), and a supportive environment that emphasizes professional development, mentorship, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 solving client construction challenges by coordinating with other disciplines, responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and performing construction engineering.
• Gain exposure to new concepts in construction.

Required Qualifications

• MS in Structural Engineering OR BS in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis combined with 1–2 years of relevant, post-degree, full-time work experience (Experience Required: 1–2 years).
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.40 or higher (Education: Undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.40).
• Professional communication skills.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Submission of unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Passing grade on the FE exam.
• Familiarity with software such as AutoCAD, Tekla, RISA, RAM, Revit, Excel, MathCAD, SAP2000, ETABS, Python, or similar applications.
• Demonstrated leadership potential.
• Experience in seismic engineering analysis and building design is a plus (for non-Michigan offices) and/or experience with steel design (for Michigan offices).

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $84,000 - $112,000 per year (range provided pursuant to pay transparency laws; actual pay based on location, education, and qualifications).
• Benefits: 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 generous paid time off.
• Flexible hybrid work schedule and a dynamic office environment that fosters professional development and leadership opportunities.