About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring entry-level structural designers to join its East Irvine, CA team. You'll support project design and delivery under supervision, contribute to calculations and documentation, and collaborate across multidisciplinary project teams.

• Assist with structural design tasks for concrete, steel, and wood systems
• Prepare and review calculations, design notes, and technical documentation
• Produce and revise drawings and specifications to support project milestones
• Coordinate with engineers, drafters, and project managers to meet schedule and quality goals
• Research codes, standards, and technical solutions to support design decisions
• Participate in team reviews, technical training, and knowledge-sharing events

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Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Structures
• Transcripts showing completed coursework in Concrete, Steel, or Wood Design
• No prior full‑time work experience required

Preferred qualifications

• 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (Structures) preferred
• Graduate coursework in Structural Design, Steel/Wood Design, Concrete, or Seismic topics
• Prior internship or co‑op experience in structural or civil engineering
• EIT certification (preferred)

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic engineering fundamentals and solid technical aptitude
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional demeanor and effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan, document, organize, and independently problem-solve
• Strong research and information‑gathering skills
• Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $77,000–$87,000 per year (range depends on education)
• Medical insurance options, VSP vision, and Delta Dental
• 7 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• 2 weeks vacation annually (seniority-based accruals)
• 2 weeks personal/sick time
• Employer contribution of 3% of base salary to 401(k)
• Paid family leave benefit (60% of base pay for up to 6 weeks)
• Monthly cell phone and "Way We Work" stipends
• Semi‑annual bonuses and licensing bonuses for professional licensure
• Flexible scheduling; core collaboration hours 9:30 AM–3:30 PM
• Professional development, training, and social/team events

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Work Location & Schedule

• In-person attendance required during an initial training period at the East Irvine office (Orange County).
• Following a satisfactory training period, a hybrid schedule may be accommodated (typically two days per week in-office).
• Standard 40‑hour workweek, Monday–Friday.

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Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Office-based duties performed while seated at a desk or computer
• Frequent computer work for several hours per day
• Occasional lifting of items up to 15 lbs
• Regular in-person attendance required during business hours

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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