About Careertakes

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Confidential Client is seeking an Entry-Level Structural Engineer focused on advanced analysis to join their Engineering mechanics team in Atlanta, GA. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career engineer with strong fundamentals in structural mechanics, numerical simulation, and finite element analysis who wants hands-on experience across energy, nuclear, infrastructure, and specialized industrial projects.

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What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform structural analyses under supervision, primarily for non-building and industrial structures.
• Design new structures and develop repair solutions for existing structures, including systems subject to extreme or dynamic loading.
• Execute linear and nonlinear finite element analyses using tools such as Abaqus and ANSYS.
• Develop and apply facility- and project-specific design criteria for highly regulated industries.
• Support preparation of proposals, reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, budgets, schedules, and client communications.
• Review work produced by technicians, draftspeople, and other project contributors.
• Participate in field inspections under supervision.
• Perform engineering calculations using MATLAB, Mathcad, or similar tools.

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What You’ll Need

• 0–5 years of professional experience in structural engineering or engineering mechanics.
• Master of Science or Master of Engineering degree with emphasis in structural engineering or engineering mechanics (e.g., civil/structural engineering, mechanics of structures).
• Familiarity (through coursework or experience) with building and structural design codes such as IBC, ASCE, ACI, and AISC.
• Commitment and ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) registration within five years.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for professional interaction with technical teams and clients.
• Proficiency with computer programming and numerical tools.
• Ability to travel and perform supervised field inspections; may require a valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

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Benefits

Confidential Client provides a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including:

• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• Paid parental leave
• Profit sharing and 401(k) with discretionary company contribution
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; optional supplemental life
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
• Fertility, family-forming, and hormonal health benefits
• Employee assistance and bereavement support
• Pre-tax commuter benefit; voluntary AFLAC coverages
• Legal and identity-theft plans
• Tuition reimbursement

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Compensation & Other Details

• Salary ranges (good-faith estimate; final offer depends on experience, qualifications, and work location):
  • Bachelor’s Degree: $79,560 - $81,640 per year
  • Master’s Degree: $83,200 - $85,280 per year
• Position is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Engineering

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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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