Entry Level Structural Designer Jobs

New grad structural designer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Manufacturing, with employers like LPA, HDR, and SSOE hiring at this level now.

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Open roles8
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerLPA
Top cityIrvine, CA
Work type71% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Designer II - Structural
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Designer II - Structural
Fluor Corp.
San Juan, PR
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Structural Designer
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Structural Designer
LPA, Inc.
Irvine, California
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
$68k - $99k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Structural Designer
LPA, Inc.
San Jose, California
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Structural Engineering
$83k - $109k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Structural Designer
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Structural Designer
SSOE Group
Hillsboro, Oregon
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Structural Engineering
$50k - $100k/yr
Hybrid
Associate's
1,001-5,000

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Structural Designer
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Structural Designer
Brown and Caldwell
Atlanta, Georgia
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Structural Engineering
$28 - $38/hr
Hybrid
Military encouraged
1,001-5,000

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Entry Level Structural Designer Job Market

Who's Hiring

LPA2 open roles
HDR1 open role
SSOE1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Manufacturing

Entry Level Structural Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level structural designer job?

Focus on building a portfolio that shows your drafting, load analysis, or CAD work, even from coursework or internships. Employers hiring at this level look for foundational knowledge of structural systems, familiarity with software like AutoCAD or Revit, and a degree in civil or structural engineering. Internship experience or a capstone project that mirrors real project work gives candidates a clear edge.

Which companies hire entry level structural designers?

Companies hiring entry level structural designers right now include LPA, HDR, and SSOE, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Engineering consultancies, construction firms, and infrastructure contractors tend to hire most actively at this level, often bringing on new graduates through project-based teams.

Are there remote entry level structural designer jobs?

Yes, though most openings at this level lean on-site due to hands-on project and team learning requirements. About 29% of entry level structural designer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates who need flexibility should filter specifically for those listings when searching.

Are these new grad structural designer jobs?

Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior structural designer roles. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and treats internships, co-op placements, or a strong academic portfolio as qualifying background. If a listing does not require prior professional experience, it is generally accessible to candidates coming directly from school.

Which industries hire the most entry level structural designers?

Entry Level structural designer roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors generate consistent demand for junior designers because project volume and infrastructure investment require a steady pipeline of early-career talent to support senior engineers.