Entry-Level Structural Engineer | Designer

Company Background

Degenkolb Engineers was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in San Francisco. With over eight decades of commitment to innovation, client service, and lifelong learning, the firm delivers customized structural solutions across practice areas such as healthcare, education, science and technology, forensics, construction engineering, and federal buildings. The company addresses every project need—whether meeting stringent codes, staying on budget, adhering to tight schedules, or creating landmark structural systems.

The Entry‑Level Structural Engineer | Designer position is open year‑round at all California offices (Los Angeles, Oakland, Orange, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco), as well as Seattle, WA and our Midwest offices in Detroit and Grand Rapids, MI. Applicants may indicate interest in multiple locations on a single application.

Ideal candidates are high‑achieving master’s students (undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.40) or recent graduates passionate about structural engineering, seismic analysis (non‑Michigan offices), and/or steel (Michigan). They want to be part of a high‑performing team that supports professional development with challenging projects, mentorship, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The pay rate for this role ranges between $84,000 and $112,000 annually, depending on location, geographic differential, education level, and qualifications.

Benefits include health and life insurance, commuter benefits, paid parental leave, 401(k) with company profit‑sharing, employee ownership in a privately held stock plan, financial support for professional activities, company holidays, and generous paid time off.

Degenkolb offers a flexible hybrid work schedule, a collaborative office environment, and a culture of transparency and respect for personal lives. Employees enjoy focused professional development, committee participation, leadership opportunities, diverse work assignments, and a pay scale set at the 75th market percentile. Learn more about the company culture at

Build a safe and beautifully constructed environment through expert engineering consultation. The core technical tasks during the training period prepare candidates for the Professional Engineering (PE) licensing exam.

• Review architectural and structural drawings for new and existing structures to provide structural design and analysis.
• Prepare engineering calculation packages, including assumptions and narrative to justify design methodology.
• Assist in solving client construction challenges by coordinating with other disciplines, responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and performing construction engineering.
• Gain exposure to new concepts in construction.

• MS in Structural Engineering or BS in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis and 1‑2 years of relevant, post‑degree, full‑time work experience.
• Undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.40.
• Professional communication skills.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcript submission.

• Passing grade on the FE exam.
• Knowledge of software programs such as AutoCAD, Tekla, RISA, RAM, Revit, Excel, MathCAD, SAP
  2000, ETABS, Python, or others.
• Demonstrated leadership potential.
• Experience in seismic engineering analysis and design of buildings a plus.

Please read through the job posting and apply to a single position for which you feel you are best qualified.

Submit all of the following:

• Resume
• Unofficial transcripts—undergraduate and graduate, as applicable
• Targeted cover letter describing why you want to work with Degenkolb and how your background aligns with this position

Degenkolb Engineers complies with Equal Opportunity Employer guidelines and does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where a wide range of perspectives, skills, and experiences are welcomed and respected.