[Job Description]
One of the most awarded global A&E firms in Seattle, WA is currently hiring for a Structural Project Engineer. The company has a strong backlog of projects and has won several major healthcare projects.
Base Pay - $95k/yr. - $115k/yr. (Eligible for 8-10% Annual Bonus)
Location - Can Sit Out of Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA, or Los Angeles, CA
Schedule - (Hybrid: Tuesday - Thursday on-site, Monday & Friday Remote)
Summary of Key Responsibilities
- Lead structural design efforts from schematic design (SD) through construction administration (CA) for mid-scale building projects of approximately $20M–$40M and above.
- Own the structural scope of assigned projects, ensuring design quality, technical accuracy, and alignment with project goals, schedule, and budget.
- Design structural systems in steel, concrete, masonry, and mass timber for a range of building types, including commercial, workplace, aviation interiors, and other project typologies.
- Run projects with strong autonomy, independently managing structural design tasks across the full project lifecycle from concept through construction.
- Oversee and mentor 2–3 junior engineers at a time, providing technical guidance, reviewing their work, and supporting their professional development.
- Apply strong knowledge of building codes, standards, and jurisdictional requirements to structural designs, ensuring compliance and constructability.
- Use Revit, AutoCAD, and structural analysis tools to produce and coordinate structural models, drawings, and construction documents.
- Coordinate closely with architects, MEP, lighting, and BIM teams across 3–5 disciplines to deliver integrated, multidisciplinary designs.
- Participate actively in a collaborative, design-driven process, contributing structural insight to enhance overall building performance and design quality.
- Execute projects on schedule and within budget, managing priorities and communicating effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Resolve complex structural and design issues independently across multiple project phases, from early design through construction.
- Support construction administration by responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and addressing field issues related to structural design.
- Contribute to the growth and cohesion of the structural engineering team within a regional hub structure, collaborating with colleagues across multiple offices.
Qualification Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in building structural design (not bridge-heavy or roadway).
- Experience delivering mid-scale projects (~$20M - $40M+).
- Ability to work independently across the full project lifecycle.
- Strong knowledge of codes, jurisdictions, and design software.
- PE Certification (Preferred).
- Exposure to mass timber + diverse project types (Preferred).
- Experience mentoring or overseeing junior staff (Preferred).
- Software: Revit, AutoCAD, Structural Analysis Tools (ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000).
- ***Revit experience required (at a minimum, ability to review)***
Employee Value Proposition
- Opportunity to work directly with one of the most awarded global A&E firms in Seattle, WA.
- Collaborative, design-driven team working on impactful healthcare, commercial, and workplace interiors.
- Hybrid schedule.
- Exposure to global clients.
- Long-term project opportunities in a diverse range of other project types.
- Supportive studio with strong leadership and diverse design challenges.
- Multidisciplinary environment – work directly with in-house MEP + lighting (not siloed), which leads to stronger designs.
- Better collaboration – engineers are closely integrated with architects + other disciplines (more impact, less handoff work).
- Stronger building knowledge – exposure to full building systems vs just structural scope.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Seattle, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $115000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage401(k) retirement savings plansDiscretionary bonusesPaid time off (PTO) and parental leaveFlexible work schedule with remote options on Mondays and FridaysLife, accident, and disability insuranceEmployee discounts on entertainment and family services
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.