Structural Engineer - Buildings (New Grad)
About The Position
General Matter is reimagining how complex building systems are designed, coordinated, and delivered. We combine modern engineering workflows with digital modeling to help architects, builders, and operators create sustainable, high‑performance spaces. Our teams bring together multidisciplinary expertise to accelerate the future of how buildings are designed and operated. We’re looking for a Structural Engineer (New Graduate) with a strong interest in structural systems design for industrial and mission‑critical facilities to join our growing engineering team. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers and designers to develop robust structural solutions for spaces similar to data centers, manufacturing plants, refineries, and other large‑scale infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated graduate with an advanced technical background eager to contribute to high-reliability, heavy-industrial facility design in the AEC industry.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or a Master’s in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis (recent graduate or upcoming).
- Strong foundational coursework in finite element analysis (FEA), advanced steel design, reinforced concrete design, and structural dynamics.
- Familiarity with BIM modeling software, such as Revit and AutoCAD.
- Understanding of structural analysis software (e.g., RISA-3D, SAP2000, ETABS, or RAM Structural System).
- Knowledge of material-specific design standards and fundamental physics-based engineering principles.
- Interest and/or experience in AI tools for design, visual programming (Dynamo, Grasshopper), coding (Python, C#), and/or open‑source projects.
- Internship experience at an engineering or AEC firm preferred, especially projects involving heavy industrial or high-seismic design.
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly and collaboratively across disciplines.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with structural codes and standards (IBC, ASCE 7, ASCE 43, AISC 360, ACI 318).
- Exposure to seismic design categories, vibration analysis for sensitive equipment, or blast-resistant design.
- Experience with pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB) or modular structural systems.
- Understanding of industrial-specific requirements, such as crane runway design or heavy equipment anchorage.
Responsibilities
- Support the design and coordination of structural systems in BIM for industrial and critical facilities, including gravity and lateral load-resisting systems.
- Perform structural analysis, calculations for steel and concrete elements, and foundation design under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Assist in the design of specialized industrial structures, including high-seismic bracing, equipment supports, and heavy-loading floor slabs.
- Work on the analysis of wind, seismic, and snow loads in accordance with applicable building codes.
- Contribute to BIM modeling using Revit and AutoCAD to integrate structural designs with mechanical and electrical disciplines.
- Support the development of structural specifications, calculation packages, and construction drawings for large‑scale projects.
- Participate in workflow automation and computational design using visual programming (Dynamo, Grasshopper) or coding (Python, C#).
- Effectively communicate technical structural concepts within multidisciplinary project teams.
Benefits
- In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
