Structural Project Engineer I
We are seeking a licensed Structural Engineer with 4-6 years of experience to join our Portland office. This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer who enjoys working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, takes ownership of their work, and is interested in growing both technically and professionally.
You'll be involved in projects from early concept through construction, with meaningful responsibility in design development, coordination, and delivery.
Our client is known for its long‑term, people‑first culture and one of the most compelling profit‑sharing programs in the region. The firm is intentionally structured to reward employees for collective success, allowing staff to directly benefit from the firm's performance year over year. This creates a strong sense of ownership, stability, and alignment across teams. Combined with a collaborative environment, diverse project exposure, and a genuine investment in professional growth, they offer a platform where engineers can build lasting careers-not just the next role.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support structural design efforts from conceptual planning through construction documentation
- Perform and review gravity and lateral system analysis and design for a wide range of building types
- Coordinate closely with architectural, civil, landscape, interior, and MEP consultants
- Assist in assembling and coordinating complete sets of construction documents for small to mid‑size projects
- Manage personal workload and contribute to the planning and direction of discipline‑specific tasks
- Support project delivery with a strong focus on quality, constructability, and clarity
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's preferred)
- 4-6 years of relevant structural engineering experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- Solid working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including ASCE 7, ASCE 41, ACI, and AISC
- Experience designing with steel, concrete, wood, and lateral systems
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Open‑minded, curious, and receptive to new ideas and challenges
Nice to Have
- Experience with steel‑intensive projects, including manufacturing, industrial, or semiconductor facilities
Benefits & Work Environment
We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace that emphasizes long‑term career growth, flexibility, and overall well‑being. Benefits include:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)
- Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and additional floating holidays
- Paid parental leave and paid bereavement leave
- Transportation benefit options
- Company‑funded profit‑sharing and 401(k) plan
- Performance‑based bonus programs
- Short‑ and long‑term disability and life insurance
- Optional supplemental insurance coverage
If you're a licensed structural engineer looking for a role with meaningful design responsibility, strong collaboration, and long‑term growth opportunities, we encourage you to apply.
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