Graduate Structural Engineer

Company Overview

ERA Structural Engineering believes great engineering creates value beyond the structure itself. The firm encourages a “Think Beyond The Beam” mindset, where each decision considers the greatest value for the client and the entire project team. Employees are expected to take ownership, think like owners, take initiative, and make decisions that create lasting value. ERA offers a supportive environment with internal continuing‑education programs, mentorship, a PE development program, and networking opportunities through professional associations, client engagement, and business‑development collaboration.

Role Overview

ERA is seeking a full‑time Graduate Structural Engineer. In this role you will work with architects, owners, and contractors to create structural designs and construction documents, coordinate with project partners, and help deliver accurate project plans on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Project Coordination: Perform structural analysis and design of buildings using concrete, steel, timber, and other materials; collaborate with Project Managers and Structural Modelers to prepare construction documents; attend internal kickoff meetings and external coordination meetings; develop designs for structural systems and project specifications.
• Document & Quality Assurance: Create and maintain accurate calculation and drawing packages; conduct drawing reviews for internal QA and interdisciplinary coordination; identify and communicate unusual design conditions or scope changes to Project Managers.
• Construction Support: Review shop drawings and submittals; respond to RFIs and perform field observation visits as needed; evaluate special inspection reports and address deviations from design documents; support construction partners in resolving field issues efficiently.
• Administrative & Client‑Facing Duties: Read and interpret project proposals to understand scope, schedule, and budget; work with Project Managers to align engineering tasks with budgeted hours; engage in legacy knowledge transfer to ensure continuity of client relationships; help ensure repeat business by understanding and delivering on client values.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (minimum 3.0 GPA for recent graduates).
• 0–3 years of experience in structural engineering.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) within one year.
• Familiarity with structural design software; proficiency in RAM, RISA 3‑D, and SAP2000 preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for conveying technical information.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adhere to project timelines.
• Experience designing with steel, concrete, and other materials.

Work Schedule

Full‑time position (approximately 40 hours per week) with flexible core collaboration hours:

• Monday‑Thursday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (in‑person core office hours).
• Friday Flex: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, with the option to work from an alternate location.
• Flexibility to adjust start and end times based on role, team, and project needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).
• 401(k) plan with profit sharing and cash‑balance defined pension.
• Employer‑paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage.
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).