Openings

Structural Designer

Positions for newly-graduated Structural Designers with a Bachelor's degree and up to 3 years of experience are available based on qualifications. We require excellent engineering and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the project team. We encourage exceptional candidates attracted to our mission and work environment to submit their cover letter and resume for consideration. For more information regarding REQUIRED and PREFERRED qualifications, click below.

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Design Engineer

Design Engineer positions with 3 to 5 years of building design experience are available based on qualifications. A Master's degree is required and a PE license is preferred. We require excellent engineering and communication skills coupled with a desire to serve clients. We encourage exceptional candidates attracted to our mission and work environment to submit their cover letter and resume for consideration. For more information regarding REQUIRED and PREFERRED qualifications, click below.

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Junior CAD Drafter

We place a high value on the ability to work collaboratively with the project team. We encourage exceptional candidates attracted to our mission and work environment to submit their cover letter and resume for consideration.
Transforms initial rough product design using computer aided design (CAD) into working documents. Reviews engineering drawing and design to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within structural engineering.
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Structural Intern Designer

Internship opportunities are available every summer. We seek interns who are already enrolled in or about to enroll in a graduate school (Master’s) program for a Structural Engineering degree. We encourage exceptional candidates attracted to our mission and work environment to submit their cover letter and resume for consideration. For more information regarding REQUIRED and PREFERRED qualifications, click below.

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How to Apply

Please use our online contact form to submit a brief message, your resume, and a cover letter.

Training/Continuing Education

Continuing education is a priority for us at Structural Focus. For structural engineers, learning never stops. We believe that professional development is essential to the ongoing success of our company, it helps to develop a broader understanding of the field and to stay current with what is new and developing in the industry. Structural Focus encourages attending technical and management seminars and being active in professional organizations.

We also have lunchtime presentations and seminars addressing changes in structural engineering and project execution. Significant changes are constantly being made to construction processes, the products and materials used, and overall design methodologies. We make it our responsibility to be proficient in all aspects of structural engineering so that we can provide our clients with innovative solutions to their projects.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Generous Medical coverage including employee and family health insurance, dental, long-term disability, long-term care, and life insurance coverage.
• A 401k plan is available for your participation, as well as a profit-sharing plan based on the firm’s profitability.
• Assistance with your Continuing Education including eight hours of paid time per year and payment of all approved seminar and conference registration fees, as well as professional licensing fees.
• Vacation and sick leave are combined into paid time off. We believe this provides more flexibility and allows more vacation time for the average employee.
• We also observe eight holidays off per year: seven major holidays plus one floating day off.

Work Environment

Structural Focus prides itself in being respectful of the need for a work/home balance, different work styles and open and clear communication. Our collegial work environment provides an open interaction between management and staff. Championing individual growth, professional and personal, and the celebration of such achievements are an instrumental part of Structural Focus’ work culture.

Flexibility is key for Southern California residents. We understand that everyone has a different schedule and lifestyle. Some events like a doctor’s appointment or a tough morning commute are unavoidable. Thus we work to provide our employees with flexible schedules sometimes made possible through home connectivity.