Holmes is an international design firm that does more than just engineering. We are compelled by possibilities, informed by community interests, and in constant pursuit of the why behind all our work. With US offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle, and Boulder, we are part of the New Zealand-based Holmes Group with employees around the Pacific Rim.
Our vision at Holmes is to be more representative of the communities we serve—and the places we live and work. People at Holmes are encouraged to dream big and are empowered to achieve their goals in an environment where we recognize and value diversity. Our commitment is to provide all of our great people equal support and equal opportunity to thrive, grow, and develop.
We are seeking Structural Designers to join us!
Structural Designer
The introductory role of a Structural Designer marks the initial stride in launching your career at Holmes. In this position, you'll work alongside seasoned engineers, actively participating in the design and analysis of structural elements across diverse projects. Your responsibilities will encompass the creation of detailed structural drawings, specifications, and reports, utilizing state-of-the-art software. Travel to project sites may be required for assessments and inspections.
At Holmes, we are firm believers in growing our people by offering diverse developmental opportunities. Your journey with us will include personalized mentorship, complemented by interactive live technical training sessions facilitated by our esteemed Holmes University team. Furthermore, you can anticipate a robust support system, be it from colleagues in our well-connected offices, specialized material committees (Wood, Steel, Concrete, Mass Timber, etc.), or interest groups where individuals from across Holmes Global can engage in meaningful conversations. There's even the chance to pick up a few Māori words from our colleagues in New Zealand!
Requirements
Ideal candidates should be ambitious about learning all sides of the business by doing great work, then successfully conveying that work to clients, projects teams, and colleagues—technical expertise and strong social finesse. In this deadline environment, we’re looking for fast learners and excellent communicators with the ability to handle increased responsibilities. Candidates should have a B.S. (M.S. preferred) in Structural Engineering, and 1+ years of related experience (internships, research, etc.).
Benefits
Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:
- Hybrid work model
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability and other voluntary plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare
- Health Savings Account
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time off - Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, Family Leave for new parents, and Community Service time
- Paid Holidays
- Pre-Tax Commuter Transit
- 401(k) retirement savings with Company contribution
- Company-sponsored events
- Diversity / Inclusion programs and initiatives
Compensation
Base salary: $70,000 - $80,000 based on location + biannual profit share bonus potential. Salary will be commensurate with experience/skills and location.
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What We Do
Holmes US is an interdisciplinary engineering firm with offices in Boulder, Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco and Seattle. We're part of the international Holmes Group, with offices in New Zealand, Australia, and Europe.
