Entry Level Structural Engineer - Structural Designer

Holmes USHolmes USSan Francisco, California, United States
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Posted

9/22/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$74k - $86k/year

Work style

Hybrid

3 days in office

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Core responsibilities

Design and analyze structural systems across various materials including concrete, steel, timber, and masonry for diverse project types. Engage in the full project lifecycle, including site visits and collaboration with senior engineers and project managers.

Requirements overview

Requires a Bachelor of Science in Structural Engineering, with a Master's degree preferred. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience and proficiency or interest in structural software like ETABS, SAP2000, and RISA.

Key skills

Structural designStructural analysisSeismic designConcrete designSteel designTimber designMasonry designETABSSAP2000RISACommunicationProject lifecycle management

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Education requirements

bachelor degreepostgraduate degree

About Holmes US

Industry

Design Services

Employees

146

Type

Partnership

Size

51-200 employees

Holmes US is an interdisciplinary engineering firm with offices in Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco and Seattle. We're part of the international Holmes Group, with offices in New Zealand, Australia, and Europe.

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EngineeringConstruction

Description

🌟 Launch Your Engineering Career at Holmes US! šŸš€ Are you a recent graduate or new professional ready to make your mark in structural engineering? We're seeking passionate Structural Designers to join our innovative team and start an exciting journey in shaping the built environment! Who We Are Holmes US is an international structural engineering firm with offices up and down the West Coast and roots going back over 65 years to New Zealand. We're part of the Holmes Group - 500+ people worldwide - which means you get the technical depth of a global firm alongside the culture of a West Coast practice where people actually know each other. What You'll Actually Do Design and analyse structural systems across concrete, steel, timber, and masonry on projects that genuinely challenge you Work across project types: seismic retrofits, high-density residential, custom homes, civic and commercial projects Apply seismic design principles in one of the most structurally demanding urban environments in the world Visit sites and engage with the full lifecycle of a project, not just the desk work Work directly alongside senior engineers and project managers who are invested in your development The project variety is intentional. We don't silo early-career engineers into one project type, and we hear consistently that this is one of the things our people value most about working here. ✨ You'll Thrive Here If You Have: B.S. in Structural Engineering (M.S. preferred) 1+ years of experience (internships count!) Eagerness to learn and grow Strong communication skills Technical curiosity and creativity Team player mindset Proficiency in or genuine interest in ETABS, SAP2000, and RISA. Why You'll Love It Here: 🌟 Learning & Growth Personalized mentorship program Interactive technical training via Holmes University Access to specialized material committees Global knowledge sharing opportunities Clear career progression path šŸ’Ŗ Real World Impact Work on exciting, diverse projects Learn from industry leaders Contribute to sustainable design Make a difference in your community šŸŽÆ The Good Stuff Flexible hybrid work environment Comprehensive benefits (including pet insurance!) Genuine work-life balance Collaborative, supportive culture Regular team events and activities Benefits Offered: Depending on your employment status, benefits may include: Hybrid work model (3 days in office) Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability and other voluntary plans Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare Health Savings Account Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program Paid Time off - Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, Family Leave for new parents, and Community Service time Paid Holidays Pre-Tax Commuter Transit 401(k) retirement savings with Company contribution Company sponsored events Diversity / Inclusion programs and initiatives Compensation Estimated at $74,000 - $86,000 + biannual profit share bonus potential. Salary will be commensurate with experience / skills and location. Our Commitment At Holmes, we believe in building teams as diverse as the communities we serve. We provide equal support and opportunities for all our people to thrive, grow, and develop. Dream big - we'll help you get there. Ready to join a team that believes in pushing boundaries and having fun while doing it? Apply now at www.holmes.us/careers and let's create something amazing together! šŸ—ļø P.S. - Did we mention we have great snacks in the office? Because we totally do. šŸŖ #LI-hybrid

Requirements

  • •Structural design
  • •Structural analysis
  • •Seismic design
  • •Concrete design
  • •Steel design
  • •Timber design
  • •Masonry design
  • •ETABS
  • •SAP2000
  • •RISA
  • •Communication
  • •Project lifecycle management

Benefits

  • •Medical insurance
  • •Dental insurance
  • •Vision insurance
  • •Life insurance
  • •AD&D insurance
  • •Short-term disability insurance
  • •Long-term disability insurance
  • •Flexible spending accounts
  • •Health savings account
  • •Pet insurance
  • •Employee assistance program
  • •Paid time off
  • •Paid holidays
  • •Pre-tax commuter transit
  • •401(k) retirement savings
  • •Profit share bonus

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