Structural Engineering New Grad | Los Angeles, CA

Structural Engineering New Grad | Los Angeles, CA100% Employee-Owned
· Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG cultureIMEG is hiring a Structural Engineering New Grad in Los Angeles, CA. This entry-level role offers hands-on design, analysis, and project execution experience, with mentorship, training, and opportunities to grow your expertise from day one. You will work closely with a team of experienced engineers and consultants to help provide engineering solutions and advice to clients.
In this role, you will assist with structural analysis, design, and development of documents for structural systems while supporting project budgets and cross-functional collaboration to meet project goals and client expectations. The team supports commercial and institutional work, with strong activity in education and healthcare, contributing to sustainable design goals including SE2050. This position has an anticipated start date of May or June 2027.
At a GlanceLocation: Los Angeles, CADiscipline: StructuralMarkets: Commercial; InstitutionalOwnership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)Travel: Up to 5%Work Schedule: Full-time in officeSponsorship: Not availableWhat You'll DoAssist in analyzing and designing structural systems using a variety of building materials.
Use engineering software and tools to help develop detailed designs, specifications, and calculations according to code requirements and IMEG standards.
Interact with clients to gather project requirements, communicate technical information effectively, and build professional client relationships.
Support consulting project execution by assisting with project planning and scheduling to meet deadlines and objectives.
Help document design decisions and client instructions while monitoring project design progress and working within the project’s monetary budget.
Analyze low to medium complexity engineering tasks and collaborate with senior engineers and consultants to develop practical and efficient solutions.
Participate in IMEG quality control processes to help ensure engineering designs and solutions meet IMEG quality standards, industry standards, and client requirements.
Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in structural engineering, and contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG.
Prioritize safety in all aspects of engineering work and conduct oneself in an ethical and professional manner.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in the full project life cycle, including developing designs, construction documents, construction submittal review, and job site observations.
What You'll BringRequired EducationBachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering, or equivalent, requiredRequired Skills/AbilitiesKnowledge of design techniques, design standards including steel, concrete, wood, masonry, and concepts involved in structural systems of buildings and structuresStrong technical and analytical skills including knowledge of principles relating to structural mechanics and materials as it relates to structural design of buildings and other structuresKnowledge of industry standard engineering software and tools including structural analysis and design softwareExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work collaboratively in a team environment and demonstrate effective team building skillsAttention to detail and problem-solving skillsEagerness to learn and adapt to new challengesBasic knowledge in the use of BIM software.
Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groupsProficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and OutlookAbility to travel up to 5% with occasional overnight staysPreferredMaster’s Degree (MS) in Structural Engineering preferredPrior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferredEngineering in Training (EIT) License preferredAbout the TeamLos Angeles structural team is concentrated in Southern California education and healthcare work, especially school modernization and hospital upgrade efforts.
Active backlog features LAUSD and K-12 projects, hospital renovations and seismic/NPC work, civic facilities, and selected mixed-use or housing assignments.
Recent work includes LAUSD Jefferson CA & Closeout, Education, and Emanate Health Queen of the Valley Hospital NPC-4D L2 Compliance Upgrade, Healthcare.
Why IMEGWe put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member shares in that mission as an owner.
Consultancy 101: our structured development program that builds your consulting and technical foundation from day oneAn assigned mentor to guide your growth from day oneIDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction tech