Structural Engineer – Entry Level

Barr Engineering Co.

Structural Engineer supporting design and technical needs for heavy industrial sites at Barr. Participating in project teams for analysis, inspection, and documentation in a collaborative environment.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeSalt Lake City • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $65,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support structural engineering group by providing design and technical expertise for heavy industrial sites
Perform structural analysis and structural inspection, develop plans and specifications, create structural models, write reports
Support construction assistance and activities, participate in site visits and inspections to observe construction activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

0–5 years of relevant experience in structural engineering, which may include internships or co-op positions.
Education: bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a structural emphasis (including structural analysis and steel and concrete design).
Licenses/certifications: Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certified or ability to obtain within one year.
Software: familiarity with AutoCAD, Excel, and Word.
Preferred, but not required: experience with Revit, STAAD Pro, Advanced Steel, RISA 3D, or MathCAD.
Driver’s license: possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all profit to our employees through our annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders
Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities
Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked), paid family leave
Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

structural analysisstructural inspectionstructural designsteel designconcrete designstructural modelingreport writing

Certifications

Engineer-in-Training (EIT)