Founded in 1940, 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: healthcare, education, science and technology, forensics, construction engineering and federal buildings. We address every project need whether those needs are meeting stringent codes, meeting a bottom line, sticking to a hard construction schedule, or developing a structural system that creates a landmark.

We’re currently seeking talented structural engineer graduates to join our team at Degenkolb. We’re hiring at the Designer level in all of our offices: Los Angeles, Oakland, Orange County, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle. PLEASE APPLY TO YOUR FIRST CHOICE LOCATION. You will be able to designate interest in other locations as part of the application questionnaire. It is not necessary to submit multiple applications.

Our firm is highly collaborative and filled with experts who are united by a passion for industry involvement, taking pride in ownership, and respect for our personal lives. We listen to each other and value feedback from all perspectives, and we believe these traits have helped to create a truly great place to thrive. You will benefit from focused professional development within a highly supportive and transparent team environment. We also offer a well-defined career path, opportunities for committee participation and leadership, mentor and diversity programs, variety in work assignments, a comprehensive benefits package, and a pay scale set at the 75th market percentile.

The pay rate for this position generally ranges between $5900 and $8900 per month. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the California Pay Transparency Law. 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.

To learn more about the company culture and our approach to development, please visit our website using the links below:

https://degenkolb.com/culture/

https://degenkolb.com/career_path/

Careers at Degenkolb are ideal for engineers with a strong background in structural/seismic engineering, and people who thrive working on multiple interesting projects, while investing time in mentoring junior technical staff to continue our culture of excellence.

Minimum Requirements:

MS in Structural Engineering or BS in Structural Engineering with 1-2 years of related full-time work experience.
Good communication skills.
Ability to work in a challenging yet collaborative environment.
Experience in structural/seismic engineering analysis and design of buildings is a plus.
Demonstrated leadership potential is preferred.

For this entry level position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

We ask interested candidates to submit an application, resume, school transcripts (unofficial transcripts are fine) and a targeted cover letter describing the alignment of your background with this position.

We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule.

Please note: we encourage all employees to be vaccinated and boosted for COVID. Many of our clients still require vaccination and therefore we verify employee vaccination status to be compliant with client requirements.

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. And we go beyond the laws - we are truly committed to increasing the diversity of our team and we value the different perspectives, skills, and experiences it brings to our firm.

Designer - Preferred Location San Francisco (multiple locations available)