Structural Engineering Designer - Entry Level

Launch Your Engineering Career at Holmes US!
Are you a recent graduate or new professional ready to make your mark in structural engineering? Holmes US is an international structural engineering firm with offices up and down the West Coast and roots going back over 65 years to New Zealand. We're part of the Holmes Group - 500+ people worldwide - which means you get the technical depth of a global firm alongside the culture of a West Coast practice where people actually know each other.
Design and analyse structural systems across concrete, steel, timber, and masonry on projects that genuinely challenge you
Work across project types: seismic retrofits, high-density residential, custom homes, civic and commercial projects
Apply seismic design principles in one of the most structurally demanding urban environments in the world
Visit sites and engage with the full lifecycle of a project, not just the desk work
Work directly alongside senior engineers and project managers who are invested in your development
The project variety is intentional. We don't silo early-career engineers into one project type, and we hear consistently that this is one of the things our people value most about working here. ✨ S. in Structural Engineering (M.1+ years of experience (internships count!)
~ Interactive technical training via Holmes University
Access to specialized material committees
Work on exciting, diverse projects
Contribute to sustainable design
Make a difference in your community
Flexible hybrid work environment
Hybrid work model (3 days in office)

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability and other voluntary plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time off - Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, Family Leave for new parents, and Community Service time
• Paid Holidays
• Pre-Tax Commuter Transit
• 401(k) retirement savings with Company contribution
• Diversity / Inclusion programs and initiatives

Estimated at $74,000 - $86,000 + biannual profit share bonus potential. At Holmes, we believe in building teams as diverse as the communities we serve. Dream big - we'll help you get there.

Did we mention we have great snacks in the office?