ABOUT THE ROLE This entry-level BIM role supports engineering, drafting, and production teams ... Support model coordination by linking architectural, structural, and trade models and helping ...
ABOUT THE ROLE This entry-level BIM role supports engineering, drafting, and production teams ... Support model coordination by linking architectural, structural, and trade models and helping ...
Entry Level Structural Engineer information
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$49.1K - $58.2K
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$78.7K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$76.5K - $85.6K
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The median wage is $93K / yr.
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$108.4K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$103.8K - $112.9K
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$112.9K - $122K
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$122K - $131.1K
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How much do entry level structural engineer jobs pay per year?
What are the typical responsibilities of an Entry Level Structural Engineer during their first year on the job?
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Entry Level Structural Engineer, and why are they important?
What is the difference between Entry Level Structural Engineer vs Civil Engineer?
| Aspect | Entry Level Structural Engineer | Civil Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Bachelor's in Civil or Structural Engineering, Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification | Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, EIT certification |
| Work Environment | Design firms, construction sites, consulting firms | Public agencies, construction, consulting, infrastructure projects |
| Industry Usage | Specializes in structural design and analysis | Broader scope including transportation, water resources, and structural work |
Entry Level Structural Engineers focus on structural design and analysis, often working closely with civil engineers who handle broader infrastructure projects. While both roles require similar credentials, structural engineers specialize in ensuring the safety and stability of structures, whereas civil engineers may work on a wider range of projects. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right career path within the civil engineering industry.
What does an entry level structural engineer do?
What Does an Entry-Level Structural Engineer Do?
An entry-level structural engineer works under the guidance of senior engineers and on project teams to design residential and commercial buildings. Your responsibilities in this career include creating drawings, preparing cost estimates, and evaluating building codes. Your duties also involve making local field visits to review construction, meeting with clients and contractors, writing proposals, learning standard techniques, and working with 3D models. You assist others while obtaining valuable hands-on experience to move forward in your career as a structural engineer.

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ABOUT THE ROLE
This entry-level BIM role supports engineering, drafting, and production teams through daily coordination and model support activities. Youll assist with Revit model setup, content management, maintaining standards, and ensuring quality and accuracy across projects. The role also helps keep teams aligned by supporting coordination and improving workflow consistency.
SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY. Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
At Wells, youre part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether youre in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.
WHAT WE OFFER
Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.
- Health and family care leave is available to both union and non-union employees.
- Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements
WHAT YOULL DO
- Respond to BIM and Revit support requests and help troubleshoot common modeling, documentation, and coordination issues
- Support drafting, engineering, and production teams with Revit and Autodesk Forma workflows
- Assist with Revit model setup, including templates, views, worksets, linked models, shared coordinates, and model organization
- Help maintain BIM standards, templates, shared parameters, naming conventions, and workflow documentation
- Assist with Revit family and content maintenance for precast components such as panels, beams, columns, embeds, and connections
- Support model coordination by linking architectural, structural, and trade models and helping identify coordination issues
- Organize project files and support common data environment workflows, including folder structure, file naming, and document control
- Assist with shop drawing production workflows and model-based deliverables
- Participate in testing new tools, workflow improvements, software updates, and automation opportunities
- Learn company BIM standards and help provide basic guidance to users as experience grows
WHO WERE LOOKING FOR
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to support engineering and drafting teams through BIM and Revit-related work. They are comfortable learning new tools and processes, contribute to team collaboration, and take initiative in maintaining model quality and standards. They are motivated to grow their skills in BIM coordination and play a hands-on role in supporting project workflows.
IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE
- 2-year drafting degree that incorporated Revit training/experience
- 3 years of precast Revit modeling in lieu of a degree
- Basic experience or exposure to Autodesk Revit (school, internship, training, or personal use)
- Interest in learning BIM coordination, model setup, content management, and project workflows
- Familiarity with Revit tools, families, schedules, templates, or model standards is a plus
- Exposure to BIM or coordination tools (e.g., BIM 360, Navisworks, Autodesk Construction Cloud) is helpful
- Awareness of construction, engineering, architectural, or AEC environments is preferred
- Ability to learn new software and follow established processes and standards
- Interest in automation, scripting, or improving workflows (e.g., Dynamo) is a plus
- Ability to help troubleshoot basic software or workflow issues is beneficial
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Occasional visits to active plant and field locations are required based on operational needs.
- Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required while in the plant and field.
- Must be able to stand, walk, and navigate active plant and field environments as needed.
- Must be able to climb stairs, walk on uneven surfaces, and safely move through industrial work areas.
- May be exposed to moving equipment, machinery, and other standard industrial hazards.
- May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, as well as noise, dust, and vibration.
This profile summarizes key duties and expectations but does not list every possible job task. Employees must follow all job-related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors.
Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
About WELLS
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Industry
Construction
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Albany, MN, US
Year founded
1951