Structural Engineer - Buildings (New Grad)

General Matter•Los Angeles, CA

14h

About The Position

General Matter is designing, building, and operating the world’s lowest-cost uranium enrichment services in the US. We are restoring America’s ability to produce nuclear fuel to power AI, advanced manufacturing, and critical industries. Our mission is to make nuclear energy not only the cleanest and safest source of baseload power, but also the most affordable. We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency. We are looking for a Structural Engineer (New Graduate) with a strong interest in structural systems design for industrial and mission-critical facilities to join our growing engineering team. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers and designers to develop robust structural solutions for spaces similar to data centers, manufacturing plants, refineries, and other large-scale infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated graduate with an advanced technical background eager to help build the world’s most modern enrichment plant and contribute to high-reliability, heavy-industrial facility design.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or a Master’s in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis (recent graduate or upcoming).
Strong foundational coursework in finite element analysis (FEA), advanced steel design, reinforced concrete design, and structural dynamics.
Familiarity with BIM modeling software, such as Revit and AutoCAD.
Understanding of structural analysis software (e.g., RISA-3D, SAP2000, ETABS, or RAM Structural System).
Knowledge of material-specific design standards and fundamental physics-based engineering principles.
Interest and/or experience in AI tools for design, visual programming (Dynamo, Grasshopper), coding (Python, C#), and/or open‑source projects.
Internship experience at an engineering or AEC firm preferred, especially projects involving heavy industrial or high-seismic design.
Ability to communicate technical information clearly and collaboratively across disciplines.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with structural codes and standards (IBC, ASCE 7, ASCE 43, AISC 360, ACI 318).
Exposure to seismic design categories, vibration analysis for sensitive equipment, or blast-resistant design.
Experience with pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB) or modular structural systems.
Understanding of industrial-specific requirements, such as crane runway design or heavy equipment anchorage.

Responsibilities

Support the design and coordination of structural systems in BIM for industrial and critical facilities, including gravity and lateral load-resisting systems.
Perform structural analysis, calculations for steel and concrete elements, and foundation design under the guidance of senior engineers.
Assist in the design of specialized industrial structures, including high-seismic bracing, equipment supports, and heavy-loading floor slabs.
Work on the analysis of wind, seismic, and snow loads in accordance with applicable building codes.
Contribute to BIM modeling using Revit and AutoCAD to integrate structural designs with mechanical and electrical disciplines.
Support the development of structural specifications, calculation packages, and construction drawings for large‑scale projects.
Participate in workflow automation and computational design using visual programming (Dynamo, Grasshopper) or coding (Python, C#).
Effectively communicate technical structural concepts within multidisciplinary project teams.