Junior Structural Engineer - Phoenix, AZ
Location: On Site in Phoenix, AZ, United States
Employment type: Full-time
Industry: Construction
Salary: $120,000 per year
Posted: 3 months ago
Why This Role Matters
MissionHires is seeking a Graduate Architect or Engineer in Phoenix, Arizona to perform hands-on forensic investigations, condition assessments, field testing, analysis, and support repair/design documentation for buildings and structures. You’ll work closely with licensed professionals, project teams, and clients, preparing reports, drawings, and presentations while contributing to BIM and construction deliverables. Salary: $80,000–$120,000 depending on experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life/disability insurance, and a Simple IRA with up to 3% match.
How You'll Contribute
- Perform hands-on forensic investigations, condition assessments, and construction observations
- Document distress, collect test samples, and conduct field testing with digital instrumentation and imaging tools
- Research construction documents (modern and historic), governing codes, and design guidelines
- Complete analyses using software applications and hand calculations
- Assist with BIM (Autodesk Revit) and preparation of structural/architectural drawings and specifications
- Prepare written reports, presentations, and final client deliverables
- Interface with project teams, clients, contractors, and other engineering disciplines
- Assume responsibility for key project aspects with limited oversight under guidance of licensed professionals
What Makes You a Great Fit
- Able to work daily in the Home Office in north Phoenix, AZ
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or Structural Engineering
- Engineers: Passed the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
- Architects: Established NCARB record and prepared to report AXP hours
- Enthusiastic interest in building science, building envelope design, and structural design
- Proven technical writing and verbal communication skills
- Physical ability to perform field investigations and work independently
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Proficient in or eager to learn Autodesk Revit
- Ability to attend meetings at office, field, and construction sites
- Ability to visually and instrumentally inspect buildings and structures
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work in outdoor temperature extremes and at heights
- Ability to read construction drawings, diagrams, and computer screens
- Ability to clearly record data and write passages for reports and letters
- Ability to travel and safely operate a motor vehicle (valid US driver’s license)
- Ability to safely use ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other access equipment
- Understands and follows safety training for workplace and construction hazards
- Medically fit to use respiratory protection and other PPE
Perks & Benefits
Health Insurance (PPO)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Basic Life, Short-term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
Simple IRA with up to 3% match
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Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the salary range for this Junior Structural Engineer/Graduate Architect role in Phoenix?
$80,000–$120,000 per year, depending on experience.
Is this position remote or on-site?
On-site; you must work daily from the Home Office in north Phoenix.
Do I need to have passed the FE exam to apply as an engineer?
Yes, engineers must have passed the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
What’s required if I’m applying as an architect?
You need an established NCARB record and be prepared to report AXP hours.
What will I be doing day-to-day in this role?
You’ll perform forensic investigations, condition assessments, field testing, analyses, and help prepare BIM deliverables, drawings, reports, and presentations.
Which tools and software will I use?
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Autodesk Revit (proficient or eager to learn), plus digital instrumentation and imaging tools for field testing.
What benefits are offered?
Health (PPO), dental, vision, basic life, short- and long-term disability, and a Simple IRA with up to 3% match.
Are there physical or travel requirements?
Yes—ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work at heights and outdoors, travel, and safely use ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other access equipment.