Entry-Level Structural Engineer: Growth, Mentorship, Hybrid

Holmes US; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits (including pet

Pet Insurance

Genuine work-life balance

Collaborative, supportive culture

Regular team events and activities

Job summary

Holmes US is a Portland, OR–based structural engineering firm seeking a Structural Designer early in their career. You will design and analyze concrete, steel, timber, and masonry systems across diverse project types and work closely with senior engineers and project managers.

You’ll gain hands-on experience from site visits to design development, with mentorship through Holmes University and a clear career path. Hybrid work, strong benefits, and a collaborative culture await.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Structural Engineering (M.S. preferred).
• 1+ years of experience (internships count!).
• Eagerness to learn and grow.
• Strong communication skills.
• Technical curiosity and creativity.
• Team player mindset.
• Proficiency in or genuine interest in ETABS, SAP2000, and RISA.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyse structural systems across concrete, steel, timber, and masonry on projects that genuinely challenge you.
• Work across project types: seismic retrofits, high-density residential, custom homes, civic and commercial projects.
• Apply seismic design principles in one of the most structurally demanding urban environments in the world.
• Visit sites and engage with the full lifecycle of a project, not just the desk work.
• Work directly alongside senior engineers and project managers who are invested in your development.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Learning mindset

Curiosity

Education

B.S. in Structural Engineering

M.S. in Structural Engineering (preferred)

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

RISA

Job description

Holmes US is a Portland, OR–based structural engineering firm seeking a Structural Designer early in their career. You will design and analyze concrete, steel, timber, and masonry systems across diverse project types and work closely with senior engineers and project managers.

You’ll gain hands-on experience from site visits to design development, with mentorship through Holmes University and a clear career path. Hybrid work, strong benefits, and a collaborative culture await.