About Careertakes

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Entry-Level Structural Engineer / Designer to join their Oakland, CA office. This early-career role offers hands-on structural analysis and design experience, mentorship toward PE licensure, exposure to client teams, and opportunities to work on seismic and building-design projects.

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What You’ll Do

• Perform structural analysis and design tasks under the guidance of licensed engineers, applying engineering principles and applicable building codes.
• Produce clear, accurate contract documents and technical deliverables that meet project standards.
• Participate in client and multidisciplinary team meetings; prepare technical documentation and communicate professionally in writing and conversation.
• Conduct site visits with experienced staff to observe construction, document field conditions, and connect design work to real-world performance.
• Pursue technical growth through mentorship, feedback, continuing education, and work that supports progression toward PE licensure.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks, ask for context when needed, and contribute ideas to the project team.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in structural engineering is strongly preferred. Exceptional candidates with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering plus 1–2 years of highly technical structural design experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated proficiency (via advanced coursework or verified project experience) in:
  • Advanced steel design
  • Advanced reinforced concrete design
  • Advanced structural analysis
  • Structural dynamics
  • Earthquake engineering (especially for West Coast assignments)
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.40 or higher; strong graduate performance expected where applicable.
• Unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate, as applicable).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Current authorization to work in the United States for any employer.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Experience or coursework in wood design, prestressed concrete, finite element analysis, or nonlinear analysis (West Coast locations).
• Familiarity with engineering software such as AutoCAD, Revit, RISA, RAM, SAP2000, ETABS, Tekla, Mathcad, Excel, or Python.
• Demonstrated initiative, leadership potential, and commitment to collaborative learning.
• Prior seismic analysis and building-design experience is a plus for West Coast roles.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary range for this role: $84,000 – $112,000 per year (good-faith estimate; final offer depends on location, experience, and qualifications).
• Benefits include health and life insurance, commuter benefits, paid parental leave, 401(k) with company profit-sharing contribution, employee ownership options, financial support for professional development, paid holidays, and generous paid time off.

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Our Culture

Confidential Client combines technical rigor with a supportive, collaborative environment. Expect mentorship, structured professional development, varied project assignments, and a hybrid work arrangement that balances collaboration with flexibility. The firm values knowledge-sharing, professional engagement, and respect for life outside work.

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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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