About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, structural engineering consulting.

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

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What You’ll Do

As an entry-level Designer reporting to licensed engineers and project leads, you will support planning, analysis, and design of structural engineering projects. Typical responsibilities include:

• Perform structural analysis and design tasks under the guidance of licensed engineers, applying engineering principles and code requirements.
• Produce contract documents, calculations, and technical deliverables that meet quality and schedule expectations.
• Participate in client and project team meetings and prepare clear technical communications.
• Join site visits to observe construction conditions, document observations, and relate field conditions to design assumptions.
• Seek mentorship, ask thoughtful questions, and apply feedback to build technical judgment toward PE licensure.
• Take ownership of assigned work, escalate issues early, and contribute ideas to improve project outcomes.

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Minimum Requirements

Candidates should meet the following baseline qualifications:

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

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Desired Qualifications

Preferred skills and experiences that strengthen an application:

• Passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Coursework or experience in wood design, prestressed concrete, nonlinear analysis, or finite element analysis.
• Familiarity with engineering software such as AutoCAD, Tekla, RISA, RAM, Revit, Excel, Mathcad, SAP2000, ETABS, Python, or similar tools.
• Demonstrated initiative, leadership potential, and collaborative learning mindset.
• Experience in seismic analysis and building design (especially for West Coast offices).

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated annual pay range: $84,000 — $112,000 (good-faith estimate; actual offer will consider location, experience, education, and qualifications).
• Benefits typically include:
  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave and commuter benefits (where applicable)
  • 401(k) with company contribution/profit-sharing
  • Employee ownership opportunities (where applicable)
  • Financial support for professional development and licensure
  • Generous paid time off and company holidays

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Culture & Development

Confidential Client values technical rigor, mentorship, and a collaborative environment. Early-career staff are offered structured mentoring, varied project exposure, and transparent feedback to develop into licensed professionals and future leaders. The workplace typically supports hybrid arrangements depending on office and project needs.

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Location

This posting is for the Sacramento, CA area (local office). Candidates may indicate interest in multiple offices during application; selections are made based on candidate preference and office needs.

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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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