Structural engineer Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

Join our team at TowerPinkster and open the door to an amazing career!

TowerPinkster, a regional architecture, engineering, and interior design firm with locations in Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky, is seeking an entry-level Civil Engineer.

This position involves assisting civil engineers by performing site development engineering tasks, applying standard practices and techniques, and adjusting data to identify and resolve discrepancies.

The role also requires collaboration with other disciplines to ensure successful project outcomes.

Position responsibilities + EXPECTATIONS Receives instructions and completes tasks on specific assignment objectives, complex features, and potential solutions.

With mentorship, independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, Research design options and develop details as required for assignments.

Assists with preparing reports and specifications.

Participates in agency reviews.

Assists within Construction Administration tasks and participates in site visits.

Assists with additional tasks assigned by Civil Engineers and Project Managers.

Attends kick-off project and design review meetings, with increasing client interaction as experience progresses.

Demonstrates a full working knowledge of TowerPinkster’s standards and performs CAD drafting while incorporating redlines.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Required) EIT Certification (Preferred) Two-Ten years of experience required. Knowledge and experience in AutoCAD and civil engineering software.

WHAT WE OFFER We take a holistic approach to ensure the wellbeing of our team members.

TowerPinkster is proud to support its team members with a robust compensation and benefits package, which includes:

• Industry-leading compensation package, including paid overtime, performance bonuses, and profit sharing.
• National award-winning culture and a supportive work environment that empowers employees to stay healthy, fulfill their interests and passions, and balance work and life goals.
• A collaborative work environment along with many culture connection events and wellness activities, to include walking challenges, fitness challenges, book clubs, in-office chair massages, and more.
• We offer a Thrive program providing incentives up to $400.00 annually.
• Flexible work hours with a work-life balance program providing six additional days off per year, and a healthy paid time off program.
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short-term and long-term disability benefits, and paid community service hours.
• Annual team training, professional development opportunities, and career growth planning.
• The opportunity to reach your career goals with an award-winning firm.
• We highly encourage licensure, certification, and professional organization memberships, which are fully paid. Continued educational opportunities and a tuition reimbursement program.
• Firm-paid life and wellness coach for individuals and families in partnership with Ulliance.
• TowerPinkster is a firm of architects, engineers, and interior designers committed to design integrity, quality, and environmental responsibility.
• Our doors opened in 1953 with just six people, and now we have more than 250 of the best employees in Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky.
• At our firm, it’s our people who make us different.
• We have the freedom to explore new ideas, the tools to create innovative strategies, and the talent to inspire our clients through interactive design.
• We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that empowers each person to be their genuine self.
• We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• For more than 70 years, we have made significant contributions to our communities through our commitment to quality, sustainability, and equitable design.

Our active DEI committee is focused on driving initiatives within three areas:

• people, purpose, and process.
• Our expertise and collaborative, client-centered approach means the best ideas rise to the top.
• TowerPinkster received the 2025 National 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for Award and the 2025 Best Firm Award from Zweig Group.
• We are proud of this achievement and are thankful for our client relationships, our generous communities, and all the employees who contribute to TowerPinkster’s exciting and creative culture!
• Our supportive work environment helps employees reach their career goals, and we have fun doing it! www.towerpinkster.com .
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Powered by JazzHR