Structural Engineering Designer

Beta Group • Meriden, CT

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

BETA Group, Inc. is seeking a recent or upcoming graduate to join its growing structural engineering team. The role is based primarily at the company’s Meriden, Connecticut office, with flexibility to work at other office locations. BETA offers a hybrid schedule, allowing employees to request remote work up to two days per week.

The designer will gain hands-on experience with building and structural design projects while learning from experienced engineers and multidisciplinary colleagues. The position includes mentorship, practical project experience, and opportunities for career development, with potential advancement to senior technical positions and project management. BETA is a 100% employee-owned consulting engineering firm.

The listed salary range is $77,000–$87,000, or commensurate. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
• Strong technical and critical-thinking skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Strong AutoCAD and Revit/BIM skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for learning and willingness to take on responsibility.
• Willingness to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to perform field work in hot and cold weather, including rain and/or snow.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must be eligible for employment in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering with a structural focus.
• Internship or similar experience in structural engineering or building design.
• EIT (Fundamentals of Engineering).
• Finite element analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply classroom knowledge to real-world structural engineering projects and develop practical, hands-on experience.
• Develop structural plans and details using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Learn to perform structural design calculations and assist with reviewing engineering work.
• Contribute to the preparation of construction documents and technical reports.
• Participate in field visits to inspect existing structures and learn how they are evaluated.
• Take on a variety of structural engineering assignments with guidance and mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Collaborate with engineers, GIS professionals, architects, and environmental scientists to develop solutions to real-world challenges.
• Build technical skills and gain project experience while contributing to work that benefits communities.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Additional voluntary life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition assistance
• Professional development
• Employee engagement program
• 401(k) plan with annual 401(k) match
• Hybrid work schedule with the option to request remote work up to two days per week

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level