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Build Your Career in Structural Engineering
At Clark Pacific, you'll do more than design buildings you'll help bring them to life.
As an Entry-Level Structural Engineer, you'll work alongside experienced Structural Engineers, Project Engineers, and industry experts to design innovative precast concrete building systems for commercial, industrial, healthcare, mission-critical, and advanced manufacturing facilities.
From your first day, you'll gain hands-on experience with structural analysis, design, manufacturing, and field operations while contributing to real projects that shape skylines and communities. If you're looking for a place where you can continue learning, earn your PE and SE licenses, and grow into a technical leader, Clark Pacific offers a career path—not just a job.
Location: San Diego, California
Competitive Compensation:
$85,000–$100,000 annually, depending on experience.
What You'll Do
- Assist in the structural design of precast concrete building systems.
- Perform structural calculations and engineering analysis under the guidance of experienced engineers.
- Learn the design of beams, columns, walls, floor systems, stairs, and other structural components.
- Develop engineering details, calculations, and construction documents.
- Coordinate with Project Engineers, Project Managers, Manufacturing, and Field Operations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Participate in design meetings and solve real-world engineering challenges.
- Learn industry-leading structural analysis software and engineering tools.
- Visit manufacturing facilities and project sites to understand how designs are fabricated and installed.
- Support multiple projects while developing technical and project management skills.
- Other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering.
- EIT certification or the ability to obtain shortly after graduation.
- 0–3 years of structural engineering experience.
- Internship or co-op experience is a plus but not required.
- Passion for structural engineering and a desire to build a long-term career.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn.
Preferred Qualifications
- Coursework in reinforced concrete, steel design, structural analysis, or seismic design.
- Experience with ETABS, RAM, RISA, SAP2000, or similar structural analysis software.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, or BIM software.
- Interest in precast concrete design and construction.
Why Clark Pacific?
At Clark Pacific, we invest in engineers early in their careers.
You'll receive mentorship from experienced Structural Engineers while working on some of the most complex projects in the industry. You'll gain exposure to every phase of the project—from engineering and design through manufacturing and field installation—giving you experience that many engineers don't receive until much later in their careers.
Here, you'll have opportunities to:
- Work on hospitals, data centers, manufacturing facilities, parking structures, and commercial buildings.
- Learn directly from licensed Professional and Structural Engineers.
- Gain hands-on experience with design-build delivery.
- Develop technical expertise in precast concrete structural systems.
- Grow into Project Engineering, Senior Structural Engineering, or Engineering Leadership roles.
- Receive support as you pursue your PE and SE licenses.
Core Values
- Determination: Meet challenges head on.
- Innovation: Always look for better.
- Well-Being: Seek the success, health, and happiness of all.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, including Kaiser and VSP options.
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Employer-paid Life Insurance.
- Voluntary benefits, including Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Whole Life Insurance.
- 401(k) with company match: 100% of the first 3%, then 50% of the next 2%.
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Benefits are subject to a waiting period.
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Who's Hiring
- DCI Engineers15

- Thornton Tomasetti15

- KPFF Consulting Engineers11

- McMillen10

- MK Consulting10

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services107
- Construction & Real Estate30
- Technology & Software7
- Manufacturing5
- Staffing & Recruiting4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in structural project engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Proficiency in structural analysis software such as ETABS, SAP2000, RAM, or RISA
- Professional Engineer license or active EIT registration with PE pursuit in progress
- Experience producing construction documents and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams
- Working knowledge of IBC, AISC, ACI, and applicable local building codes
- Familiarity with BIM workflows and software such as Revit Structure
Tips for Your Structural Project Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to project delivery
Hiring managers for structural project engineer roles want to see projects taken from design through construction documents. List specific structural systems you've engineered, software you used, and the scale of each project, not just your job duties.
Highlight your PE licensure status clearly
State whether you're licensed, EIT-certified, or pursuing licensure, and in which states. Many postings screen on this before reviewing anything else, so put it near the top of your resume rather than burying it in a credentials section.
Target firms by structural specialty
A firm focused on high-rise concrete work hires differently than one specializing in timber or prefabricated steel. Filter openings by the structural system you know best and apply where your materials experience matches the firm's portfolio.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists structural project engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for technical design exercises
Many structural engineering interviews include a take-home or whiteboard problem involving load calculations or connection design. Review AISC and ACI code provisions relevant to your specialty so you can work through problems without referencing notes.
Negotiate using project responsibility scope
When discussing compensation, frame your value around the project delivery stages you own independently. Engineers who manage subconsultants, coordinate with architects, or lead plan review responses command higher offers than those who describe only analysis tasks.
Structural Project Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most structural project engineers?
The companies hiring the most structural project engineers right now include DCI Engineers, Thornton Tomasetti, and KPFF Consulting Engineers, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is concentrated in firms handling large-scale commercial, infrastructure, and institutional projects.
How many structural project engineer jobs are remote?
About 41% of structural project engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on coordination this role requires. Sub-disciplines with the highest remote share tend to be peer review, code consulting, and forensic engineering, where site presence is less continuous than on active design-build projects.
How do you become a structural project engineer?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited program, then pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to become an EIT. Gain experience under a licensed PE working on structural design and documentation, then pass the PE exam and, if you want a structural specialty, the Structural Engineering exam offered in many states.
Can you get hired as a structural project engineer with little experience?
Yes, many firms hire at the entry level specifically to develop engineers through project work. Strengthen your candidacy by completing relevant coursework in structural analysis and design, building proficiency in industry software like ETABS or SAP2000, and showcasing senior capstone or internship projects that demonstrate you can apply code provisions to real structural systems.
What does the structural project engineer interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen covering your background and software experience, followed by a technical interview where you may be asked to walk through a past project or solve a design problem involving load paths or connection details. Final rounds often include a meeting with project managers or principals to assess how you'd handle client communication and construction-phase questions.
Where can I find and apply to structural project engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to structural project engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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