Structural Design Engineer
Actalent · Tigard, OR · 2 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$85/hrFull-time
About the role
We are seeking a motivated Structural Design Engineer with at least 4 years of professional experience to join a growing, highly collaborative engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to the structural design and analysis of a wide variety of projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and supporting projects from concept through construction administration. You will gain exposure to diverse project types, receive mentorship from experienced Structural Engineers, and have meaningful opportunities for professional growth within a respected engineering practice that values learning, collaboration, and long-term career development.
Responsibilities
- Perform structural design and analysis for a broad range of projects, including commercial buildings, educational facilities, mixed-use developments, transportation structures, industrial facilities, seismic retrofits, and specialty structures.
- Develop structural calculations and design solutions for steel, concrete, timber/wood, and masonry structures, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.
- Prepare detailed structural drawings, models, and documentation using Revit and AutoCAD to support design development and construction.
- Collaborate with civil engineers, architects, and other multidisciplinary team members to integrate structural solutions into overall project designs.
- Support projects from early concept and schematic design through construction documents and construction administration, responding to RFIs and reviewing submittals as needed.
- Apply structural engineering principles, including stress analysis and structural analysis, to evaluate existing structures and design new systems.
- Utilize relevant design standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, NDS, and other applicable codes in daily engineering work.
- Participate in weekly learning lunches and knowledge-sharing sessions to solve engineering problems and mentor junior staff.
- Communicate clearly with internal teams and external stakeholders through strong written reports, calculations, and verbal presentations.
- Contribute to a fast-paced project environment, managing multiple assignments among 1,500‑2,000 projects per year ranging from retaining walls to new multifamily developments.
- Support quality control processes by reviewing designs and documents for accuracy, constructability, and adherence to firm standards.
- Engage in continuous professional development, including progressing toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure and staying current with industry best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis.
- Minimum of 4 years of structural engineering experience.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
- Actively working toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or recently licensed