Structural Engineer Designer (Reconstruction)

Job Description

Degenkolb integrates various dedicated service areas into our core practice of expert structural engineering. We are currently seeking candidates dedicated to our Reconstruction service area with a focus on fast-paced investigation and repair of existing buildings. There will be opportunities across a range of damage-related project types in a dynamically expanding practice with excellent growth trajectory.

We encourage a flexible hybrid work schedule and have openings for this position in our Sacramento office. The position desires a strong background and interest in field work, document production, and high-efficiency workflows. It is ideally suited for someone with a strong background in wood-frame residential construction and constructability and requires frequent travel to sites and the ability to use traditional and cutting edge tools to gather information and generate deliverables. We provide focused technical development within a highly supportive team environment.

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.

Our firm is highly collaborative and filled with experts who are united by a passion for industry involvement, pride in company ownership, and respect for our personal lives. 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.

We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule! To learn more about the company culture and our approach to development, please visit our website using the links below:

Required Qualifications:

-Bachelors Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with timber and seismic design coursework or equivalent experience.

-Must have the ability to travel to sites across a broad geographic range and to gather information from throughout the site (including crawl spaces and attics).

-Must have organizational, communication, technical, and teamwork skills.

-Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Strong working knowledge of residential and commercial building types, as well as CAD/BIM platforms (Revit).

-Experience in construction is a plus.

With your application, please submit your resume, school transcripts (unofficial are fine), and a targeted cover letter describing the alignment of your background with this position.

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.