Entry-Level Structural Engineer | Designer

Degenkolb Engineers
Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description

Job Description



Company Background: Founded in 1940 and headquartered in San Francisco, Degenkolb Engineers has more than eight decades of commitment to innovation, client service, and life-long learning. We deliver customized structural solutions in a variety of practice areas such as healthcare, education, science and technology, forensics, construction engineering, and federal buildings. We address every project need—whether meeting stringent codes, staying on budget, adhering to tight schedules, or creating landmark structural systems.

Position Description: We review candidates for this Entry-Level Structural Engineer | Designer position throughout the year in all of our California offices (Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and Oakland), as well as our Midwest offices in Detroit and Grand Rapids, MI. Applicants may indicate interest in multiple locations on a single application.

Ideal Candidate: A high-achieving master’s student (undergraduate GPA 3.40 or above) with a passion for structural engineering, seismic analysis (non-Michigan offices) and/or steel (Michigan). You want to be part of a high-performing team that supports your professional development with a challenging mix of projects, mentorship, and lifelong learning opportunities.

Compensation and Benefits: The pay rate for this position, across the various offices, generally ranges between $84,000 and $112,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to pay transparency laws. Actual pay rates will be based on various factors, including location, company geographic differentials, education level, and candidate qualifications.

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

Culture: We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule and a fun office environment! Our firm is highly collaborative and filled with experts united by a passion for industry involvement, pride in company ownership, and respect for personal lives. You will benefit from focused professional development within a supportive and transparent team environment, as well as opportunities for committee participation and leadership, variety in work assignments, and a pay scale set at the 75th market percentile. To learn more about the company, please visit:

Job Description:
Create a safe and beautifully built environment through expert engineering consultation, with a commitment to serving the needs of our clients. The core technical tasks you focus on during this training period will prepare you for the Professional Engineering (PE) licensing exam.

Responsibilities:

  • 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.

Minimum Requirements:

  • MS in Structural Engineering (preferred) OR BS in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis with 1–2 years of relevant, post-degree, full-time work experience.
  • Undergraduate GPA 3.40 or higher.
  • Professional communication skills.
  • Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
  • Unofficial Undergraduate and Graduate transcript submission.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Passing grade on FE exam.
  • Knowledge of software programs such as AutoCAD, Tekla, RISA, RAM, Revit, Excel, MathCAD, SAP2000, ETABS, Python, or others.
  • Demonstrated leadership potential.
  • Experience in seismic engineering analysis and design of buildings a plus.

Application Process: Please read through the job postings and apply to a single position for which you feel you are best qualified. Click the Apply Now button and complete the application.

Submit all of the following:

  1. Resume
  2. Unofficial transcripts—undergraduate and graduate, as applicable
  3. 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, meaning we do 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.
Posted 2026-05-05

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