Entry Level Structural Engineer

Socket.dev; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company matching

PTO & paid holidays

Growth toward PE licensure

Job summary

Harris Group in Portland is seeking an Entry Level Structural Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team of engineers on a variety of industrial applications. You will provide technical support and structural design for steel structures, concrete foundations, and equipment support systems with occasional site travel.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering with 0–3 years of experience and EIT certification, and you will grow toward professional licensure while

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience and EIT certification.
• Ability to apply structural engineering techniques to industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform seismic evaluations and analyses of new and existing structures.
• Produce basic structural design within project constraints (scope, quality, schedule, budget).
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines and support construction activities for project execution.

Skills

Seismic evaluations

Structural analysis

AutoCAD / Revit

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural Engineering BS

Tools

RISA3D

STAAD

Enercalc

FEA

Job description

Harris Group is looking for an Entry Level Structural Engineer to work with a multidisciplinary team of engineers on a variety of industrial applications. This opportunity will be based in Harris Group’s Portland office and will require travel to jobsites in the area intermittently. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a background in Structural Engineering. This role involves providing technical support and structural design for steel structures, concrete foundations, and equipment support systems for various industrial facilities.Bring your curiosity and problem-solving skills to this exciting role!

What We Can Offer You

• Variety of project types: Semiconductor, Advanced Manufacturing, Life Science, Biofuels, Chemical Plants, and Aerospace and Ports Facilities
• Work on multi-disciplinary teams, collaborating with engineers and architects from all engineering disciplines.
• Ownership in Harris Group with line of sight to yours and overall company successes.
• Growth and development toward professional engineering licensure.
• A passionate team and collaborative environment focused on excellence in delivery.

Responsibilities

• Perform seismic evaluations and analyses of both new and existing structures.
• Production of basic structural engineering design within project constraints (scope, quality, schedule, budget).
  
• Coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines and support construction activities to ensure successful project execution.

Requirements

B.S. in ABET accredited Civil or Structural Engineering program with 0-3 years of relevant experience and E.I.T certification.

• Ability to apply structural engineering techniques commonly used in industrial capital projects.
• Conduct detail calculations of loads, pressures, stresses and strains of structural components and document results with supporting design basis information.
• Communicate structural design solutions through drawings, specifications, computer models, and other design and construction documents. Ability to proficiently identify, interpret and apply relevant codes and standards to engineering designs, including: IBC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, and jurisdiction specific codes.
• Ability to proficiently apply analysis software including RISA3D, STAAD, Enercalc, and FEA.
• Ability to use drafting software including AutoCAD and Revit for engineering design, quality control and drawing revisions.
• Ability o use basic office software includingBluebeam and MS Office products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understand how to work with set budgets and deadlines for structural engineering tasks while maintaining a high level of quality.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $70,000-$85,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
• Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), PTO & paid holidays.
• Harris Group is proud to be an employee-owned company; the ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) provides an exciting employee wealth building opportunities of our employees.

Equal Opportunity

Harris Group provides a competitive compensation and benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Drug Free Workplace
Harris Group, Inc. is a 100% drug free workplace. For the safety of our employees, customers, and our customer’s facilities, we do a pre-employment drug test and may require random testing to meet specific client needs. Please note that Marijuana, even if prescribed by a physician OR allowed under a state law regulating Marijuana, remains illegal under federal law and is against Harris Group’s policy.