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 (Graduate).

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 a Structural Engineering New Graduate to support the analysis, design, and production of construction documents for building structural systems. This entry-level, in-office role provides hands-on design, analysis, and project execution experience with mentorship and formal training.

• Assist in the design and analysis of structural systems using common building materials and industry software to produce calculations, specifications, and drawings compliant with applicable codes and firm standards
• Support project planning, scheduling, and budget awareness to help meet deadlines and client expectations
• Contribute to multidisciplinary coordination, documentation of design decisions, and project quality control activities
• Interact with clients and project teams to gather requirements and communicate technical information professionally
• Analyze low-to-medium complexity engineering tasks and propose solutions with guidance from senior engineers
• Participate in construction administration tasks such as reviewing submittals and conducting job site observations
• Keep current on industry trends, tools (including BIM), and best practices; contribute to team knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
• Prioritize safety, professionalism, and ethical conduct on all assignments

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What You’ll Bring

Required education and core skills for success in this position:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering (or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of structural design methods and standards for steel, concrete, wood, masonry, and related systems
• Familiarity with structural analysis and design software and basic BIM usage
• Strong technical reasoning, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication and ability to collaborate in a team environment
• Proficiency with MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to travel up to 5% with occasional overnight stays
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges

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Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MS) in Structural Engineering
• Prior internship experience in building design or consulting
• Engineering-in-Training (EIT) certification

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About the Team

The structural team focuses on Bay Area commercial, workplace, housing, mixed-use, and education projects, and supports a range of tenant improvements, multifamily developments, school projects, and renovations. Projects balance technical design with sustainable goals and multidisciplinary coordination.

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Compensation & Benefits

State of California salary range: $76,000 - $80,000 per year (base pay). Individual compensation will be based on experience, education, skills, and certifications.

Typical benefits offered by the client include (but are not limited to): employee ownership / ESOP contributions, medical/dental/vision coverage effective day one, professional development and exam prep support (EIT → PE), paid holidays and PTO, and other firm-specific programs. Exact benefits will be provided by the Confidential Client during the hiring process.

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Location & Work Arrangement

This role is based in South San Francisco, CA. The position is full-time and primarily in-office. Sponsorship is not available for this opening.

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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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