Civil /Structural Engineer (Industrial Facilities)

Americaatwork; Ferndale (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Americaatwork is seeking a Structural Engineer to design and evaluate steel and concrete structures for industrial facilities, including refinery and power-generation sites. The role requires 5–8 years of experience in heavy industrial environments, proficiency with BIM/CAD workflows, and a PE license or ability to obtain licensure.

The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, develop calculations and technical reports, and ensure compliance with codes, safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited university.
• 5–8 years of structural engineering experience in heavy industrial environments (industrial, refinery, petrochemical, power generation).
• PE license or ability to obtain licensure.
• Experience designing steel and concrete structures for industrial facilities (refineries, chemical plants, manufacturing).
• Knowledge of retrofit, expansion, and brownfield industrial projects.
• Strong project coordination and client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze structural steel and reinforced concrete systems for industrial facilities.
• Develop engineering calculations, analyses, and technical reports.
• Perform seismic evaluations and design per codes and standards.
• Prepare and review structural drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and BIM/CAD design groups.
• Conduct site visits and structural assessments as required.
• Support construction activities with RFIs and submittals; provide technical guidance.

Skills

Structural design

Seismic analysis

Project coordination

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

BIM

CAD software

Job description

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a talented and motivated Structural Engineer to join our clients' growing engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, analysis, and evaluation of steel and concrete structures supporting industrial, manufacturing, refinery, energy, and process facilities. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver safe, cost-effective, and constructible solutions for complex projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to expand their technical expertise while working on challenging industrial infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze structural steel and reinforced concrete systems for industrial and facility-related projects.
• Develop engineering calculations, structural analyses, and technical reports.
• Perform seismic evaluations and design in accordance with applicable codes and industry standards.
• Prepare and review structural drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, electrical, process, and architectural disciplines throughout project development.
• Collaborate with BIM/CAD design teams to develop detailed engineering deliverables.
• Conduct site visits, field investigations, and structural assessments as required.
• Support construction activities by responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and providing technical guidance.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, client requirements, and safety standards.
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, and quality assurance activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from an accredited university.
• 5–8 years of structural engineering experience within industrial, manufacturing, refinery, petrochemical, power generation, energy, or similar heavy industrial environments.
• Proven experience designing steel and concrete structures for industrial facilities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure.
• Experience supporting refinery, chemical, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, food processing, or power generation facilities.
• Knowledge of retrofit, expansion, and brownfield industrial projects.
• Strong project coordination and client communication skills.