Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
TD
The Dennis Group
Structural Engineer Entry Level (Starting Summer 2027)
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Career Insights for Structural Engineer
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Massachusetts data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Structural Engineer designs and analyzes engineering and construction projects to ensure they are safe and structurally sound. They often specialize in particular types of structures, such as buildings, bridges, pipelines, industrial, tunnels, vehicles, ships, aircraft, or spacecraft.
$113,652 / year median in Massachusetts
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Structural Engineer Entry Level (Starting Summer 2027) The Dennis Group - 3.1 Springfield, MA Job Details Seasonal 4 hours ago Qualifications CAD software Sketching Construction specifications Industrial construction experience Concrete structural design Detail drawings Revit Construction plans Industrial building design Bachelor's degree Computer skills Building information modeling (BIM) tools Structural analysis Full Job Description Responsibilities Apply extensive and diverse knowledge of principles and practices for a wide range of materials and construction techniques. Perform hand calculations and create computer analysis models for structural design tasks. Determine the correct building code Locate any local or site-specific amendments to the building code Document gravity design loads, wind design loads, and seismic design loads Work with and design common structural framing systems (steel, composite steel, joists) Work with and design common foundations systems (Spread footings, drilled piers) Estimate foundation types & sizes and preliminary steel sizes Coordinate structural work with other disciplines Review geotechnical reports Design mat slabs for process tanks, vessels, and silos Design pipe bridges Perform take offs from structural plans Contact potential bidders for preliminary budget estimates Review submittals Field measure existing structures to gather necessary information Draft sketches, contract drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD. Review project documentation for conformity and quality assurance. Review shop drawings, submittals, and calculations Estimate construction costs with quantity take offs and historic costs Conduct field inspections & condition assessments and prepare reports Research structural engineering materials and best practices Support talent growth within our organization Required Education Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering 0-3 years of relevant structural experience or schooling in industrial and commercial building structure 0-3 years of experience or schooling performing calculations, creating analysis models for structural designs 0-3 years of experience or schooling in structural and concrete drafting sketches, contract drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD and Revit RAM Structural system and RAM Elements knowledge or experience is a plus