Structural Staff Engineer - Entry Level

Salas O'Brien

The Role

Overview

Design commercial building structures for schools, offices, medical and other projects in Oakland.

Key Responsibilities

  • document production
  • 3d modeling
  • design software
  • construction drawings
  • client coordination
  • technical calculations

Tasks

-Responsible for the production of engineering documents such as reports, calculations, 3D models and drawings that are complete and technically accurate -Responsible for handling interactions with clients regarding technical design issues, coordination of document preparation, and submittal schedules -Utilize design software such as RISA, Enercalc, RAM, Bluebeam, and REVIT to produce construction drawings

Requirements

  • time management
  • self-starter
  • consulting
  • commercial
  • foundation
  • bachelor's

What You Bring

-Strong time management skills and self-starter a must -0 to 3 years of experience in consulting environment with commercial building focus -Experience in commercial building foundation, framing systems and lateral system design is a plus -Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil with Structural Engineering Emphasis from ABET accredited school (required)

The Company

About Salas O'Brien

-Firm has grown through strategic mergers and innovation in engineering and technical consulting. -Excels in designing built environments through MEP, structural, civil—and in energy via renewables, decarbonization, and resiliency. -Stacks process design and integration expertise to serve pharmaceutical, food & beverage, utilities, and industrial clients. -Offers advanced solutions including litigation support, digital twins, envelope testing, and automation controls. -Work spans commercial, corporate, hospitality, healthcare, campuses, critical environments, and large infrastructure projects. -Impacted nearly a billion square feet of building space annually and prides itself on seamless delivery—one design, one team.

Sector Specialisms

Process & Manufacturing

Civil

Aviation & Transportation

Building Science

District Systems

Decarbonization & Geothermal

Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection

Structural

Environmental Noise Control

Building Envelope Consulting and Testing

Pharmaceuticals

Occupational Safety Services

Forensic Consulting Services

Packaging Systems

Digital & Automation

Balance of Plant