Entry-level Structural Staff Engineer

Role summary

Entry-level Structural Staff Engineer is a full-time role at Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company in Oakland, California, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-06. Salary: USD 85,000–95,000 per year. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.

Job title

Entry-level Structural Staff Engineer

Company

Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company

Location

Oakland, California, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Employment type

full-time

Category

Software Engineering

Salary

USD 85,000–95,000 per year

Experience level

0-2

Degree required

No

Date posted

2026-10-06

Job description

Entry-level Structural Staff Engineer

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

Our office in Oakland, CA is looking for an Entry-level Structural Staff Engineer to design commercial buildings such as schools, retail, offices, medical, religious, industrial, petrochemical control buildings, multi-family projects, luxury resorts, and more.

In this role, you will:

Specific duties of the role include but are not limited to:

Responsible for the production of engineering documents such as reports, calculations, 3D models and drawings that are complete and technically accurate

Responsible for handling interactions with clients regarding technical design issues, coordination of document preparation, and submittal schedules

Utilize design software such as RISA, Enercalc, RAM, Bluebeam, and REVIT to produce construction drawings

You will be a great fit if you have the following:

Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil with Structural Engineering Emphasis from ABET accredited school (required)

0 to 3 years of experience in consulting environment with commercial building focus

Experience in commercial building foundation, framing systems and lateral system design is a plus

Strong time management skills and self-starter a must

Location : Oakland, CA

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $85,000 - $95,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here .

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice

Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.