Structural Designer II

Element Structural Engineers

. Conduct design work on building structures requiring judgment in evaluating, selecting, and applying engineering techniques .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeOakland • California • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Structural Engineering with a focus on concrete, steel, masonry, and wood project types. Proficient in project management, effective communication, and adherence to QA/QC protocols while fostering team collaboration and mentoring.

Highest-signal resume keywords

B.S. Or M.S. Degree In Civil / Structural EngineeringEngineer In Training License1+ Years Working In Structural EngineeringBasic Understanding Of Enercalc, Bluebeam, Risa 3DAnalytical And Critical Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Structural EngineeringProject ManagementStandard ComputationsDrawing PreparationConstruction ActivitiesQA/QC ProtocolsPerformance Review ProcessesSOP DevelopmentData CollectionProject Financial Performance Indicators

Soft Skills

Effective Oral CommunicationEffective Written CommunicationAbility To Lead By ExampleEmbraces Life-Long LearningTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS Office ProductsGoogle SuiteDeltek VPRisa FloorRisa Connection

Certifications & Qualifications

Engineer In Training LicenseLEED AP Encouraged

Industry Keywords

Structural EngineeringSEAONC Membership EncouragedCommunity Service EngagementProject Staffing ReportsInternal And External Presentations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct design work on building structures requiring judgment in evaluating, selecting, and applying engineering techniques
Work on concrete, steel, masonry, and wood project types
Work closely with internal and external project teams to deliver projects
Collect data and gather project information or documents with guidance
Perform standard computations or analysis
Assist in preparing drawings and visual aids
Assist in construction activities
Review individual weekly project staffing reports
Understand assigned project tasks and roles
Communicate with the internal project team and escalate concerns to senior leaders
Communicate with the external design team as appropriate to project scope
Communicate changes in task scope, complexity, or duration to senior leaders
Manage personal time and communicate schedule conflicts to project managers
Increase understanding of QA/QC protocols, client service expectations, and project financial performance indicators
Attend meetings with senior engineers to discuss active projects
Manage Level I projects
Provide feedback on operational procedures to improve efficiency
Develop engineering and drawing standard SOPs with guidance
Participate in hiring interviews as needed
Train new hires and provide guidance to Structural Designer I staff
Participate in performance review and feedback processes
Assist with internal and external presentations
Understand strategic relationships and how the role fits into the organization’s strategic plan
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. and/or M.S. Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering and/or Masters’ degree in Structural Engineering or 8 years of related experience
1+ years working in the field of structural engineering
Engineer in Training license
LEED AP encouraged
Ability to lead by example
Embraces life-long learning and staying current with industry trends
Effective oral and written communication skills
Basic understanding of Enercalc, Bluebeam, Risa 3D, Google Suite, and Deltek VP
Gain exposure to Risa Floor and Risa Connection
Ability to use MS Office products
Member of SEAONC or industry related organization encouraged
Engaged in outreach activities with community service organizations
Ability to travel to other locations to work on projects as needed
Analytical and critical problem-solving skills