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Degenkolb

Company Background: Founded in 1940 and headquartered in San Francisco, 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 such as 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.

Culture: We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule and a fun office environment!  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 opportunities for committee participation and leadership, a mentorship program, variety in work assignments, and a pay scale set at the 75th market percentile. To learn more about the company, please visit our website using the link below:

https://degenkolb.com/culture/

Jul 14, 2025
Full time
Senior Engineer
$117,000 - $140,000 yearly
Degenkolb Hybrid (Los Angeles, CA, USA)
Job Summary:  Facilitate the design and engineering of structural systems for building structures and facilities from pre-schematic phase through construction closeout with limited direction from senior technical staff. Responsibilities : Determine project design decisions based on client and project requirements, such as load requirements, governing codes, architectural constraints, operational constraints, fabrication and erection requirements. Apply advanced theoretical knowledge of civil and structural engineering principles and concepts. Oversee work of junior engineers, designers and/or drafters in production of structural construction documents including drawings, specifications, bidding, and construction administration for projects. Develop technical skills of junior staff with empathy and a genuine interest in the career progression of colleagues. Perform structural calculations by applying appropriate system concepts and layouts. Review...
Travel Requirement:
<10%
Buildings - Commercial, Institute… Industrial - Plants, Offshore… Stadiums - Sports, Entertain… Other Structures - Equipment…
Professional Engineer (PE)
2. Junior (4-10 Yrs)
Jul 14, 2025
Full time
Associate Forensics Engineer
$152,000 - $170,000 yearly
Degenkolb Hybrid (Los Angeles, CA, USA)
We are looking for a licensed Design Professional with experience in modification and renovation of single-family, multi-family, and light commercial structures within local California jurisdictions.  The desired candidate is experienced at working with Contractors and Owners to quickly understand existing conditions and develop jurisdictional-compliant Construction Documents.  The ideal candidate will be experienced with fast-paced development of complete CD packages across multiple disciplines, from structural to architectural to basic MEP information using established company standards and templates.  Projects range from minor to moderate extent with occasional partial or complete rebuilds.  The focus of the position will be insurance-funded repair and reconstruction within the Forensics Practice Area, though the position does not require prior experience in forensics or insurance work, provided the candidate demonstrates a strong ability to adapt to new challenges....
Travel Requirement:
40%
Buildings - Commercial, Institute… Forensics
Structural Engineer (SE)
3. Senior (11-20 Yrs)
Jul 14, 2025
Full time
Senior Engineer
$110,000 - $135,000 yearly
Degenkolb Hybrid (San Diego, CA, USA)
Job Summary:  Facilitate the design and engineering of structural systems for building structures and facilities from pre-schematic phase through construction closeout with limited direction from senior technical staff. Responsibilities : Determine project design decisions based on client and project requirements, such as load requirements, governing codes, architectural constraints, operational constraints, fabrication and erection requirements. Apply advanced theoretical knowledge of civil and structural engineering principles and concepts. Oversee work of junior engineers, designers and/or drafters in production of structural construction documents including drawings, specifications, bidding, and construction administration for projects. Develop technical skills of junior staff with empathy and a genuine interest in the career progression of colleagues. Perform structural calculations by applying appropriate system concepts and layouts. Review...
Travel Requirement:
<10%
Buildings - Commercial, Institute… Industrial - Plants, Offshore… Stadiums - Sports, Entertain… Other Structures - Equipment…
Professional Engineer (PE)
2. Junior (4-10 Yrs)
Jul 14, 2025
Full time
Design Engineer
$104,000 - $122,000 yearly
Degenkolb Hybrid (Los Angeles, CA, USA)
Job Description : This staff engineering position requires an ability to work independently with limited direction from senior technical staff and a capacity to provide limited direction to junior technical staff and BIM/CAD Specialists. Responsibilities : Applies quality control techniques as documented in the Quality Assurance Manual. Writes up portions of contract deliverables such as models, drawings, specifications, and general notes for review by Project Principal. Conducts field checking and field observations to document notes and sketches for future discovery. Prepares comprehensive calculation packages and writing technical reports. Performs as Lead Engineer on small projects. Collaboratively uses judgment to determine adaptations in methods for non-routine aspects of assignments. Ask questions as needed to verify comprehension of design philosophy. Effectively interacts with clients and project team members outside of Degenkolb....
Travel Requirement:
<10%
Buildings - Commercial, Institute… Industrial - Plants, Offshore… Stadiums - Sports, Entertain… Other Structures - Equipment…
Professional Engineer (PE)
2. Junior (4-10 Yrs)
Jul 14, 2025
Full time
Associate Structural Engineer
$150,000 - $168,000 yearly
Degenkolb Hybrid (Orange, CA, USA)
Job Summary:  Facilitate the design and engineering of structural systems for building structures and facilities from pre-schematic phase through construction closeout. Responsibilities : Plan, coordinate, schedule and organize detailed phases of structural engineering projects to include seismic evaluations and upgrades of existing buildings using standards such as ASCE 41. Perform and review complex structural calculations and analysis for new building design to California building codes based on advanced theoretical knowledge of civil and structural engineering principles and concepts. Manage multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects with minimal supervision from senior technical staff. Oversee work of junior engineers, designers and/or BIM drafters in production of structural construction documents including drawings, specifications, bidding, and construction administration for projects. Determine project design decisions based on...
Travel Requirement:
<10%
Buildings - Commercial, Institute… Industrial - Plants, Offshore… Stadiums - Sports, Entertain… Other Structures - Equipment…
Structural Engineer (SE)
3. Senior (11-20 Yrs)
Jul 14, 2025
Full time
Associate Structural Engineer
$152,000 - $170,000 yearly
Degenkolb Hybrid (Los Angeles, CA, USA)
Job Summary:  Facilitate the design and engineering of structural systems for building structures and facilities from pre-schematic phase through construction closeout. Responsibilities : Plan, coordinate, schedule and organize detailed phases of structural engineering projects to include seismic evaluations and upgrades of existing buildings using standards such as ASCE 41. Perform and review complex structural calculations and analysis for new building design to California building codes based on advanced theoretical knowledge of civil and structural engineering principles and concepts. Manage multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects with minimal supervision from senior technical staff. Oversee work of junior engineers, designers and/or BIM drafters in production of structural construction documents including drawings, specifications, bidding, and construction administration for projects. Determine project design decisions based on...
Travel Requirement:
<10%
Buildings - Commercial, Institute… Industrial - Plants, Offshore… Stadiums - Sports, Entertain… Other Structures - Equipment…
Structural Engineer (SE)
3. Senior (11-20 Yrs)
Jul 14, 2025
Full time
Entry Level Structural Engineer (Designer)
$77,000 - $114,000 yearly
Degenkolb Hybrid (San Francisco, CA, USA)
Position Description : We review candidates for this entry-level structural engineering position throughout the year in all of our California offices: Los Angeles, Oakland, Orange County, Sacramento, San Diego, and San Francisco; plus Seattle, WA; Detroit, MI; and Grand Rapids, MI.   You   can note interest in multiple locations on the application form (more than one application is not necessary). Ideal Candidate : Has outstanding academic credentials and wants to be part of a high-performing team that supports your professional development with a challenging mix of projects, mentorship, and lifelong learning opportunities. Job Description : Create a safe and beautifully built environment through expert engineering consultation, with a commitment to serving the needs of our clients. The core technical tasks that you focus on during this training period will prepare you for the Professional Engineering (PE) licensing exam. Responsibilities : Review...
Travel Requirement:
<10%
Buildings - Commercial, Institute… Industrial - Plants, Offshore… Stadiums - Sports, Entertain…
Engineer-In-Training (EIT)
1. Entry (0-3 Yrs)
Jul 14, 2025
Full time
Associate Forensics Engineer
$150,000 - $168,000 yearly
Degenkolb Hybrid (Orange, CA, USA)
We are looking for a licensed Design Professional with experience in modification and renovation of single-family, multi-family, and light commercial structures within local California jurisdictions.  The desired candidate is experienced at working with Contractors and Owners to quickly understand existing conditions and develop jurisdictional-compliant Construction Documents.  The ideal candidate will be experienced with fast-paced development of complete CD packages across multiple disciplines, from structural to architectural to basic MEP information using established company standards and templates.  Projects range from minor to moderate extent with occasional partial or complete rebuilds.  The focus of the position will be insurance-funded repair and reconstruction within the Forensics Practice Area, though the position does not require prior experience in forensics or insurance work, provided the candidate demonstrates a strong ability to adapt to new challenges....
Travel Requirement:
40%
Buildings - Commercial, Institute… Forensics
Structural Engineer (SE)
3. Senior (11-20 Yrs)