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Structural Design Engineer (Entry-Level)

Walker Consultants
Indianapolis, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 11/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/29/2025

Location: 6602 E. 75th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46250


At Walker Consultants, our engineers do more than design structures — they build solutions that stand the test of time. From restoring historic landmarks to creating new, high-performing facilities, every project we take on helps shape safer, stronger communities. We’re looking for a Structural Design Engineer to join our Indianapolis office and bring fresh ideas, technical expertise, and curiosity to every challenge.


As part of this role, you’ll collaborate with some of Walker’s most talented engineers on projects that span structural design, investigation, and restoration. You’ll have the opportunity to perform modeling and analysis, develop construction documents, and see your designs come to life through on-site assessments and construction visits. If you’re passionate about making a lasting difference through the art and science of structural engineering, this is where you can do it.


What You’ll Do:
  • Perform structural modeling, analysis, and design for gravity and lateral design of structures including concrete, masonry, and steel members
  • Participate in on-site condition assessment teams of existing facilities to determine the causes and solutions of deterioration or confirming as-built conditions
  • Produce construction documents for new design, restoration, and building envelope projects
  • Perform site visits to observe construction
  • Review shop drawings and submittals
  • Other duties as assigned


What We’re Looking For:
  • Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited University
  • Coursework: Prestressed Concrete Structures
  • Ability to obtain professional licensure within 4 years of employment
  • Solid knowledge of structural engineering
  • Strong computer, writing, communication, and team skills are necessary
  • Experience in the design and construction of pre-cast, post-tensioned, and reinforced concrete structures is desired


We offer a robust total compensation and rewards package designed to support our employees’ well-being, growth, and diverse needs, including:
  • Annual discretionary bonus program 
  • Opportunity to purchase Walker stock – Walker is 100% employee-owned! 
  • Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance 
  • Health Savings Account with company contribution 
  • 401(k) with company match 
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accounts 
  • 529 college savings plan 
  • A minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year 
  • 9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays 
  • 5 days of bereavement leave and PTO Donation Bank to help during difficult times 
  • 100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves 
  • Paid parental leave that allows an addition week of paid time alongside short-term disability leave and/or applicable state paid leave programs 
  • Paid community involvement hours 
  • Tuition and licensure reimbursement 
  • Mental wellness benefits 
  • Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups 



Who We Are


Walker is a 100% employee-owned company with many capabilities offering professional services to clients in the private and public market sectors. Walker maintains a strong foundation as an industry leader in all aspects of parking planning, design, engineering, restoration, and consulting that encompass operations, technology, and mobility solutions engaging a wide spectrum of specialists and renowned experts who have been advancing standards in the industry for several decades.


However, our abilities reach far beyond just parking and include highly experienced advisors in forensics who provide investigative assessments, creative repair solutions, and litigation support on all types of facilities around the world impacted by natural events, as well as design or construction defects.


Additionally, we are among the largest providers of restoration and building envelope services in the industry. The combination of our structural engineering design excellence, building science experts, and vast geographic presence makes Walker the first choice for these services throughout the country.


Walker Consultants has been consistently included in Engineering News-Record’s list of Top 500 design firms for more than 40 years.


In 2025, Walker Consultants ranked number 25 in the top 50 Engineering Architecture Firms in BD C's 2025 Giants 400 Report.


Walker Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.


We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.



At Walker Consultants, we are committed to maintaining fairness and equity in our pay practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. We value open conversations about compensation and welcome the opportunity to discuss more about base salary and Walker’s total rewards philosophy during the recruiting process.

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000

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