Entry Level Structural Engineer

Job Description

Entry Level Structural Engineer

Company: Kleinschmidt

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina (Hybrid – 3 days in-office minimum)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $65,000 – $86,000 per year (based on experience)

About Kleinschmidt

Kleinschmidt is a premier employee-owned consulting firm with over 60 years of experience, specializing in hydropower across North America. We combine engineering expertise, regulatory know-how, and scientific skills to address challenging projects in renewable energy, water resources, and the natural environment. Our team is passionate, engaged, and thrives on innovation, fostering an environment that prioritizes continuous learning and professional development. Join us to turn your potential into impactful solutions for our planet.

About The Position

Kleinschmidt has a full-time opening for an Entry Level Structural Engineer in our Charlotte, North Carolina office. This role involves performing analysis, design, and engineering-related field work for hydroelectric, fisheries, and water resources projects. We offer a hybrid work environment, requiring a minimum of three days in-office for collaboration, mentorship, and team work.

Typical Duties Include:

• Structural design and evaluation of concrete and steel structures.
• General civil design on hydroelectric projects, under the direction of mid-to-senior level staff.
• Travel for structural inspections, including penstocks, surge tanks, and dam infrastructure condition assessments.
• Providing construction support services.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team working on hydropower, renewable energy, and ecological restoration projects across the U.S. and Canada.

Who You Are (Qualifications)

Education:

• BS, BSc or BEng in Civil Engineering (concentration in Structural Engineering).
• Relevant coursework in structural design of concrete and steel structures, finite element analysis, hydraulics, and soil mechanics.

Technically Focused:

• Knowledge of standards and codes applicable to the structural engineering discipline is required.
• Experience with structural modeling software (e.g., RISA-3D, SAP2000).
• Experience with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Civil3D).
• Experience with other engineering software (e.g., MathCAD).

Relationship & Communication Focused:

• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team, applying engineering skills throughout the project life cycle.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Additional Requirements:

• Must possess permanent authorization to work in the United States.
• Able to acquire authorization to work in Canada.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Our Process

Kleinschmidt strives to provide a great candidate experience. Our process typically includes:

1. Careful review of resumes.
2. Notification of interested candidates for initial screening (may involve asking for more details).
3. Normally two interviews.
4. The top candidate will be asked to provide 2-3 references.
5. A unique benefits call to describe our full benefits package.
6. A final offer sent via email.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Program
• Comprehensive medical/dental/vision package
• 401(k) with 4% employer match and 100% immediate vesting
• 10 Paid Floating Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Ownership

Kleinschmidt is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is our company policy and culture to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, disability status, national origin, veteran status, and all other dimensions of diversity.