Structural Engineer
Structural Engineer
LVI Associates is proud to be representing a leading multi-disciplinary engineering and consulting firm on this search. Our client is a well-established, 100% employee-owned firm with rich years of history delivering integrated engineering, planning, surveying, and environmental science services across the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West.
About the company
Our client is a collaborative, people-first firm where every team member holds a direct ownership stake through a fully company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). With a strong regional reputation and a long track record of delivering high-quality results, they are consistently recognised as one of the best places to work in the engineering sector. Their Buildings group is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to join a team that values both technical excellence and long-term client relationships.
Compensation & benefits
- Base salary: $82,000 - $138,000, commensurate with experience, with strong wage growth over time
- Annual performance bonus tied to individual and firm results
- 100% company-funded ESOP - real ownership in the business you help build
- Approximately 90% of health plan premiums covered by the firm
- 401(k) with company matching contributions
- Company-paid life insurance, short and long-term disability, and AD&D coverage
- Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and paid volunteer time
- Eight paid holidays including two floating personal days
- Flexible working schedule arrangements
The role
Our client is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to lead building projects from concept through construction closeout. This is a senior-level position that blends technical design expertise with project leadership and client management responsibilities. You will work across a variety of structural systems - steel, concrete, wood, and masonry - and bring hands-on experience with existing building evaluations, renovation projects, and seismic upgrades.
In addition to delivering high-quality engineering, you will play a meaningful role in mentoring early-career engineers and nurturing the long-term client relationships that underpin the firm's continued growth in the region.
Key responsibilities
- Lead structural engineering projects through all phases, from early planning through final construction closeout
- Collaborate with architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other design disciplines to develop integrated structural solutions
- Direct and coordinate the production of engineering calculations, analyses, and construction documents
- Support business development through proposal writing, scope definition, fee preparation, and contract documentation
- Forecast workflow and manage project schedules across the engineering team
- Mentor junior engineers and BIM designers through design development and documentation phases
- Conduct and oversee site visits, construction observations, and progress reporting
- Review shop drawings and submittals and provide timely engineering responses during construction
- Maintain ongoing communication with clients and build strong, lasting professional relationships
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited programme
- Master's degree in structural engineering preferred
- Active Professional Engineering (PE) licence required
- Structural Engineering (SE) licence strongly preferred
- 4+ years of relevant structural design experience in buildings
- Proficiency with structural analysis software such as RISA (or equivalent) and BIM tools including Revit
- Strong knowledge of load calculations, structural analysis methods, and applicable building codes
- Prior experience in a project engineer or project management capacity is desirable
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to present to clients and project teams
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