Job Description

Overview

The Structural Engineer in Training (EIT) role is a full-time, on-site position based in Scottsdale, AZ, where you will assist with the analysis and design of building structures under supervision, prepare engineering calculations, and contribute to construction documents.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the analysis and design of building structures under the supervision of licensed structural engineers.
  • Prepare engineering calculations and support structural modeling and detailing.
  • Contribute to the development of construction documents using CAD and related software.
  • Coordinate with project managers and review drawings and specifications for structural compliance.
  • Help resolve design and constructability issues.
  • Participate in project meetings and assist with technical reports.
  • Support quality control processes as you progress toward licensure.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or eligibility to obtain it within a reasonable timeframe.
  • 3-5 years experience preferred in Structural Engineering and Civil Engineering for building design.
  • Skills in Structural Analysis and Calculations to evaluate loads, member capacities, and overall structural performance.
  • Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) to develop plans, sections, and details.
  • Familiarity with Revit is a bonus.
  • Strong grasp of building codes and standards (e.g., IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC) or ability to learn.
  • Ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings and communicate clearly with the project team.
  • Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a willingness to take direction.
  • Proficiency with structural analysis software (e.g., RISA-3D, ETABS, ADAPT Builder, RAM, or similar).
  • Interest in innovative, constructible, and cost-effective design solutions.

How this job compares in Scottsdale, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, structural welder jobs across Arizona currently run a median of $34/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $28–$40/hr across 8 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale, AZ currently has 7 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 5 employers. 3 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 501 other active welding openings from 237 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Scottsdale, or widen the search to Arizona.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (33), EZARC (22), and Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (21). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Tolleson at $38/hr, Tempe at $32/hr, and Phoenix at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Scottsdale, AZ

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