Entry-Level Structural Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Launch your structural engineering career with an established firm where you'll gain valuable experience designing real-world buildings.
• Work alongside experienced structural engineers who can help you build your technical skills and grow professionally.
• Gain exposure to exciting residential, commercial, and industrial building projects involving multiple structural materials and systems.
• Enjoy a primarily office-based engineering position focused on structural design, calculations, and construction documents.
• Receive excellent benefits, including employer-paid healthcare, a company-supported 401(k), generous paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Take advantage of company-paid professional licensing, PE exam preparation, continuing education, and career development.
• Join a supportive, close-knit engineering team where your ideas are welcomed and your growth matters.

Location

Phoenix, AZ | On-site

Join our collaborative Phoenix engineering team in a primarily office-based structural design position. You'll work closely with experienced engineers while developing the skills and confidence to take on increasingly challenging building projects.

Note

Candidates must have Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification and a genuine interest in building structural design. Previous experience is a plus, but not required. Recent graduates and early-career engineers are encouraged to apply. This position focuses on building structural design rather than bridge, highway, or transportation engineering.

About Us

Confidential Employer

We are an established structural engineering firm providing innovative engineering design and consulting services for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Our team is passionate about technical excellence, collaboration, and helping the next generation of engineers succeed. We believe in investing in our people through hands-on learning, mentorship, and ongoing professional development.

Job Description

• Assist with structural engineering design for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• Prepare structural calculations, drawings, and engineering documentation under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Support the design of steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structural systems.
• Work with project engineers to develop practical, code-compliant structural solutions.
• Assist with structural analysis, design reviews, and construction documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and project managers throughout the design process.
• Learn industry software, engineering standards, and building design best practices.
• Gain exposure to real-world engineering challenges while developing your technical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related discipline preferred.
• Interest in building structural engineering and design.
• 1+ years of building structural design experience is a plus, not required.
• Familiarity with structural analysis, engineering calculations, or construction drawings through coursework, internships, or professional experience.
• Exposure to AutoCAD, Revit, RISA, RAM, or other structural engineering software is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and eagerness to learn.
• Recent graduates and candidates with internship or academic project experience are welcome.

Why You Will Love Working Here

Your first engineering role should be about more than gaining experience. It should give you the foundation to build a rewarding, long-term career.

We offer a supportive team environment where you'll learn from experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful building projects, and continue developing your engineering expertise.

You'll also enjoy employer-paid healthcare, company-supported 401(k) benefits, paid holidays, generous PTO, and support for professional licensing and continuing education.

If you're ready to put your engineering education into practice and grow with a team that genuinely invests in your future, we'd love to meet you!

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Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance