Engineer-in-Training I - Structural
Company: Martin-Martin Inc
Role summary
Engineer-in-Training I - Structural is a role at Martin-Martin Inc in San Mateo, California, United States (hybrid). Posted 2026-08-26. Salary: USD 91,000–98,500 per year. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Engineer-in-Training I - Structural
- Company
- Martin-Martin Inc
- Location
- San Mateo, California, United States
- Work arrangement
- hybrid
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Salary
- USD 91,000–98,500 per year
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-08-26
You can kickstart your structural engineering career with a fantastic starting salary and a clear path for professional development at a well-regarded firm. It is rare to find an entry-level opening that offers this level of compensation while prioritizing hands-on training and growth over a formal degree.
Job description
Description
Martin/Martin, Inc. is looking for a Structural Engineer in Training (EIT) for our San Mateo, CA office. This engineer will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of project types with many different structural materials. This position will provide opportunities to gain experience in both new building structural design and existing building investigations and retrofits.
A typical work week can include engineering calculations, drawing development, Construction Administration tasks, and site visits. This position allows for interactions with owners, architects, and contractors early in your career as you build relationships throughout the project life cycle. While many of our projects are located in California, Martin/Martin’s national footprint provides opportunities to work on projects around the country.
We operate in a dynamic environment and strive to support a culture that is collaborative, innovative, and creative. Each project presents unique challenges and opportunities to learn and grow as an engineer. The successful candidate will develop expertise in a broad range of structural engineering skills, demonstrate a willingness to learn, work as part of a team, and produce high-quality designs for our clients.
About Martin/Martin, Inc.
Martin/Martin, Inc. is a civil, structural, and investigative consulting engineering firm, headquartered in the Denver area, built on experience and industry leadership cultivated since the 1940s. Our engineered solutions are developed through a culture of integrity, service, creativity, and quality for the benefit of our clients and the community.
With ten office locations and a staff of 400+, Martin/Martin engineers have project experience in all 50 states and on all seven continents. (Yes, even Antarctica!)
View our 2025 Year in Review here.
The Team
Our structural engineering teams provide custom solutions for new constructions and expansions both in California and nationally, with a strong record in notable projects like Coors Field, the SLAC Science and User Support Building , the California State Legislative Office Building , and Topgolf .
Responsibilities
Knowledge and use of computer design and CAD/BIM software
Prepares details and calculations for project components and systems
Learns about products and construction procedures
Prepares and writes reports
Provides field observation during construction
Studies and applies building code and/or jurisdictional requirements
Reviews shop drawings and product submittals
Checks own work
Coordinates work with other disciplines
Acts proactively and proposes potential solutions to problems
Works overtime, when necessary
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Required
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited engineering curriculum in Architectural, Civil, Environmental, Construction, Structural, or related engineering field
Has passed FE Examination
Desired
Master's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited engineering curriculum in Architectural, Civil, Structural, or related engineering field
Knowledge of building and material design codes
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Self-motivated and able to work independently for extended periods of time
Strong written, technical, and interpersonal skills
Committed to client service and a team-based approach
Experience using Autodesk Revit to produce building construction documents
Experience analyzing structures using RAM, SAP, ETABS, or RISA
Construction field experience
0-2 years’ experience
GPA of 3.5 or higher
Working Conditions, Skills, and Abilities
This position is primarily technical in nature and requires working inside and outside the office to complete a wide range of activities. The following abilities are required:
Move inside or outside the office and on non-ADA accessible construction sites
Remain stationary for long periods of time
Repetitive movement on tasks such as using a keyboard or mouse
Carry, ascend, and descend a ladder
Identify color
Read, communicate, and document in English
Determine and exchange accurate information
Occasionally move or hold equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
Investigative: Positions self in atypical environments and small, confined spaces
Compensation
The wage range for this role considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
Base Salary: For individuals hired in California, a reasonable estimate of the current range for this role is $91,000 - $98,500 annually.
Accrued Time: This is a salaried position with accrued time eligibility. Accrued time allows additional compensation or time-off to be earned for any eligible hours worked exceeding 40 hours per week.
Base Salary Review: This role is eligible to participate in Martin/Martin’s annual base salary increase review process.
Annual Bonus: This role is eligible to participate in a discretionary annual bonus program.
Base salary review and increases, in addition to annual bonuses, are dependent on various factors, including a hired individual’s job-level and annual company performance.
Perks & Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision, including plans with 100% (employee-only) coverage
Minimum 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9-observed company holidays annually
Hybrid Work Schedule
Annual Wellness Subsidy
Sabbatical
401(k) Plan Company Match
Annual Profit Sharing (when appropriate)
Extensive Employee Events (outings, picnics, golf, and ski days)
Committee and Community Involvement
Professional Development
Martin/Martin provides ongoing internal continuing education, training, and mentorship, reimbursement for PE/SE licenses, and encouraged active participation in professional org
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