Structural - Entry Level; Summer

Overview

Be among the first 25 applicants. If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.

You will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team and will work under the direction of a licensed engineer. Projects may include new construction and renovation in educational, healthcare, sports, corporate commercial and science and technology.

• Work closely with an experienced structural engineer to develop new or analyze existing structural systems for institutional, sports, and corporate/commercial buildings.
• Perform design calculations under direct supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Use relevant engineering software to design and document structural systems.
• Use Autodesk Revit to develop BIM models for producing Contract Documents.
• Assist in production of Contract Documents to include foundation plans, floor framing plans, roof plans, sections, details, and specifications.
• Interface effectively with members of the design team to coordinate structural systems with overall building design.
• Assist in review of shop drawings during construction phase and may perform field observations, including a physical site walk-through.
• Must be willing to perform overtime work.
• May perform other duties as required.

• Master in Civil Engineering with Structural focus, Master in Structural Engineering or Master of Architectural Engineering (Structural emphasis) from an ABET accredited program is required by hire date.
• Related student internship work experience preferred.
• EIT, LEED accreditation preferred.
• Must have strong communication, teamwork, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit, RAM, RISA) required.

For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at

Cannon Design is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better.

It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration. Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to equal opportunities for all employees and to diversity, equity, and inclusion through our DEI Council and Employee Resource Groups.
• We value open communication and transparency. If you want to discuss ideas or challenges, we’re ready to engage.

As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required time frames and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct. Cannon Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

It is also Cannon Design’s policy to prohibit retaliation against anyone who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct or who has participated in an investigation.