Structural Engineer (Entry Level)

About the position The right team is more than an advantage, it’s a game changer! Come work with a team of engineering professionals dedicated to excellence at Coffman Engineers’ Newport Beach location. We are seeking an entry-level Structural Engineer with an interest in pursuing the design of commercial, institutional, and industrial structures for our Newport Beach office. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, have a desire to work and grow with a multidiscipline engineering team, and be willing to have fun. Responsibilities • Work semi-independently. • Assist in managing CAD and production efforts. • Perform other duties as may be assigned. • Perform structural analysis and design of structural members such as beams, columns, walls, joists, and foundations. • Develop structural models that mathematically define and idealize the actual structure being designed. • Use approved codes and standards to define structural demands on buildings due to wind and seismic loadings. • Analyze and design connections of the various structural elements in a building structure. • Perform analysis needed to evaluate seismic risk in existing buildings using approved structural codes and standards. Requirements • A four-year degree in Structural Engineering or a related field • Experience with computer analysis software systems • Excellent leadership, supervisory, and writing and verbal communication skills • Being comfortable consulting to architectural practices • Working as part of a multi-discipline design team • Able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment (or demonstrate ability to develop such abilities). • Possess strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities (or demonstrate ability to develop such abilities). • Able to maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers. • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel preferred. • Able to work independently as well as on teams. • Positive contributor to overall office and department goals, culture, and morale. Nice-to-haves • Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering (preferred) • Internship in the structural design of buildings or similar structures (preferred) Benefits • Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate. • Competitive end-of-year discretionary bonus based on company/team/personal performance. • Hybrid work schedule (subject to change). • 401k with maximum of 5% Contribution Matching with 9% Employee Contribution. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job