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Position overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Structural Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join their structural engineering team in Richmond, VA. This is a hands-on, full-time role ideal for new graduates who have passed the FE exam and want to develop structural design skills, gain field experience, and pursue a Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Estimated salary: $64,175 per year (estimated).

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What You’ll Do

You will work under the supervision of licensed Professional Engineers on a variety of building and infrastructure projects. Typical responsibilities include:

• Perform structural analysis and design calculations for building systems
• Prepare design drawings, details, and technical reports
• Assist with quantity take-offs and cost estimating
• Support field investigations and construction observation to verify conditions and as-built work
• Research design codes, materials, and constructability solutions
• Collaborate with architects and multi-discipline engineering teams to integrate structural systems
• Learn and apply CAD and BIM tools (AutoCAD, Revit) on project assignments

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Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural concentration from an ABET-accredited institution
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam passed by the start date (or equivalent)
• Eligible to work in the United States and able to obtain a security clearance
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn
• Effective written and verbal communication and ability to work in a team environment

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Preferred qualifications

• Practical experience with AutoCAD and Revit (academic or internship experience accepted)
• Exposure to structural analysis software and BIM workflows
• Interest in pursuing PE licensure and long-term career growth in structural engineering
• Prior field experience (site visits, construction observation) is a plus

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What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — employees share ownership in the business
• Work-from-home flexibility and hybrid work options where applicable
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% employer match
• Generous paid time off (24 days PTO) and paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support for licensure (PE) and continuing education

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Work location & eligibility

This position is based in Richmond, VA. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and be able to obtain any required security clearance for certain projects. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities.

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Keywords & search terms (for candidate visibility)

• Structural Engineer-in-Training Richmond VA
• Entry-level structural engineer Richmond
• EIT structural engineer AutoCAD Revit
• Structural analysis and design Richmond VA
• PE track structural engineering

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Other information

Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer. This posting describes a typical new-graduate Structural EIT role; actual duties and benefits may vary by assignment. Applicants may be considered for similar matched opportunities via Careertakes.

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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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