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At Glotman Simpson, we have spent more than 60 years engineering some of North America\'s most impactful buildings. We believe exceptional engineering starts with exceptional people. People who are passionate about their craft, invested in their teammates, and driven to continually learn, grow, and improve.

We are looking for a Junior Structural Design Engineer to join our Los Angeles team. This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers on a diverse range of projects while developing technical expertise, professional judgment, and leadership capabilities that will shape your career.

If you're curious, ambitious, and excited by the challenge of turning complex problems into practical solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Junior Structural Design Engineer, you will be supported by experienced mentors while contributing to a wide range of structural engineering projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating plans, design, computer analysis, checking drawing reviews and calculations using engineering formulas and skills for design in accordance with established codes, standards, drawings, or other specifications
• Analyzing applicable reports, drawings, blueprints, tests, and related documentation to plan and design projects
• Using computer-assisted engineering and design software to prepare engineering and design documents and calculations
• Leading design coordination meetings with project consultants and clients
• Managing projects and project teams, assisting with training and development of younger engineers
• Conducting field reviews and structural observations
• Reviewing shop drawings, contractor requests and RFI’s

At Glotman Simpson, success is about more than technical ability. We're looking for people who embody our values and bring them to life through their actions every day.

• Humbly Confident – You bring confidence to your work without ego. You're willing to share your ideas, learn from others, and let the quality of your work speak for itself.
• Passionate – You take pride in your craft and care deeply about the projects you contribute to. You enjoy solving problems and continually looking for ways to improve.
• Relationship-First – You build trust through consistency, respect, and follow-through. You recognize that great projects are built on great relationships.
• Own It – You take accountability for your work, your commitments, and your growth. You step up, take initiative, and see things through.
• Always Hungry – You seek opportunities to learn, grow, and take on new challenges. Whether it's tackling a new project, mastering a new skill, or stepping into a leadership opportunity, you're excited by what's possible.
• Agile in Nature – You adapt to changing priorities, remain focused on solutions, and approach challenges with curiosity and flexibility.

• 3+ years of structural design experience
• Master’s degree with specialization in structural engineering
• Structural design experience in post-tensioned concrete, reinforced concrete, wood, masonry and steel
• Strong technical understanding of seismic design principles and structural dynamics
• A working knowledge of the California Building Code and relevant design standards (i.e. AISC, ACI, NDS)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage projects and deadlines
• E. license required, actively working towards S.E.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret drawing plans
• The Projects – Work on world-class projects alongside experienced engineers and industry leaders.
• Your Growth – Build your career in an environment where initiative is recognized, growth is encouraged, and opportunities come to those ready to step up.
• The Exposure – Gain exposure to a wide variety of building types, structural systems, and project teams.
• The Mentorship – Learn from mentors who are invested in your success and committed to helping you reach your potential.
• The Culture – Join a team that pushes each other to grow, celebrates wins together, and believes great work should be enjoyable.

• Competitive compensation and annual bonus opportunities
• Health and dental benefits
• Professional development, training, and continuing education assistance
• Support for professional license and career growth
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values work-life balance
• A clear path for advancement based on your contribution, initiative, and desire to lead