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Posted August 23, 2026

Structural Engineer Entry Level (Starting Summer 2027)

Dennis Group Inc
Springfield, MA, US Full Time

Job Description

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
  • EIT / FE desirable
  • Detailed planning and organization skills.
  • Experience with structural analysis software
  • Ability to travel to project sites as needed (15 days a year)

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times.

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