Job Details
Structural Engineer in Training
2025-09-07 RDH Building Science Oakland,CA
Description:
The base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $98,000 annualized for a full-time role. Salary is dependent on various factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. You may also be eligible for discretionary incentives and share ownership.
Note: The internal title for this position may vary depending on licensure status. Responsibilities and expectations remain the same.
We offer a robust benefits package to support the well-being of our employees. This includes: GRSP/401K contributions, Health and Dental coverage, Primary Caregiver benefits, Vacation and Sick Time, Statutory Holiday substitutions, and a learning fund of $1,000 per year for education or career goals.
About RDH
A role with RDH is a career commitment to learn and grow alongside inspiring and dedicated people who care deeply about making buildings better.
We are an employee-owned consulting firm with 300+ employees in 11 offices across North America. Our core area of business is the integration of building science engineering, architecture, and construction management to optimize the performance of the building enclosure (walls, windows and roofs). Since our beginnings in 1997, we have become industry leaders in North America and continue to grow as we focus on technical excellence and delivering high-quality projects.
We offer a positive workplace with incredible teams, opportunities for professional growth, development and ownership. As well as your background, we seek alignment with RDH's core values: 1) commit to excellence, 2) act with integrity, 3) work as a team 4) do what it takes, and 5) always learn.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
The Structural Engineer (EIT) role requires knowledge of structural engineering principles, structural engineering analysis, and knowledge of common construction material and their properties. Interest in learning design skills utilizing aluminum and glass, as well as knowledge of traditional primary structural design utilizing steel, concrete and wood.
Key Responsibilities
- Well grounded in structural modelling, analysis and design
- Ability to develop and review designs, drawings, specification, and technical memoranda
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks and demonstrate a flexible approach to work assignments
- Good ability to shift focus between changing priorities and balance day to day project work (with immediate deadlines) with long term projects
- Demonstrate a commitment to client service
- Attention to detail and accuracy are required
- Highly motivated individual who can work independently, but is team oriented and can provide leadership
- Able to conceptualize structural and architectural details in three dimensions
- Proficiency with Word, Powerpoint and Excel
- Working knowledge of MathCAD prefered
- Proficiency with at least one of the common FEM software such as SAP2000 or RISA-3D. Working knowledge of Solidworks is a plus.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Applied Science with a structural concentration
- Engineer in Training
- Interest and possibility of P.E. registration in U.S. jurisdictions in near future is a must
- Assist with structural design using a variety of materials under the guidance of a Project Manager or Principal Engineer, and support drawing preparation
- Technical knowledge in building science an asset
- Basic ability to draw in SketchUp, Rhino, AutoCAD, or Revit is required
- Highly organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks and demonstrate a flexible approach to work assignments
- Demonstrate a commitment to client service
- Attention to detail and accuracy are required
- Highly motivated individual who works independently, but is also team oriented and can provide leadership
- Able to conceptualize structural and architectural details in three dimensions
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong desire to learn
The base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $98,000 annualized for a full-time role. Salary is dependent on various factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. You may also be eligible for discretionary incentives and share ownership.
Note: The internal title for this position may vary depending on licensure status. Responsibilities and expectations remain the same.
We offer a robust benefits package to support the well-being of our employees. This includes: GRSP/401K contributions, Health and Dental coverage, Primary Caregiver benefits, Vacation and Sick Time, Statutory Holiday substitutions, and a learning fund of $1,000 per year for education or career goals.
About RDH
A role with RDH is a career commitment to learn and grow alongside inspiring and dedicated people who care deeply about making buildings better.
We are an employee-owned consulting firm with 300+ employees in 11 offices across North America. Our core area of business is the integration of building science engineering, architecture, and construction management to optimize the performance of the building enclosure (walls, windows and roofs). Since our beginnings in 1997, we have become industry leaders in North America and continue to grow as we focus on technical excellence and delivering high-quality projects.
We offer a positive workplace with incredible teams, opportunities for professional growth, development and ownership. As well as your background, we seek alignment with RDH's core values: 1) commit to excellence, 2) act with integrity, 3) work as a team 4) do what it takes, and 5) always learn.
#LI-Hybrid
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.