Lead Structural Engineer – Industrial & Seismic Design Expert

Stratus®; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratus has partnered with Kestrel Engineering and we’re hiring a Sr. Structural Engineer for various locations. This role includes support for all project phases, with emphasis on detailed engineering and leadership of the structural discipline.

The candidate will design and analyze structures for industrial facilities, coordinate site civil work, review drawings, and prepare construction packages while ensuring QA/QC. Strong communication and client-facing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BSc in civil or structural engineering with 10+ years in petrochemical/oil & gas, power, or metallurgical/mineral industries.
• MSc a plus.
• PE license required; SE highly preferred or commitment to acquire within one year.
• Proficiency with structural software (RISA-3D, STAAD).
• Lead quality management of discipline work processes and deliverables.
• Strong communication and client-facing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Research, plan, and design structural solutions for a wide range of industrial facilities.
• Coordinate site civil design for industrial facilities.
• Review structural shop drawings; interface with suppliers, clients and other disciplines.
• Prepare construction drawings and specification packages including calculations.
• QA/QC checking of projects completed by other engineers.

Skills

BSc in civil/structural engineering

PE license

SE preferred

Code knowledge (ACI, IBC, AISC, ANSI,

Strong communication

Client interaction

Quality management

Vibration analysis

Site civil design

Geotechnical interpretation

Education

BSc in civil or structural engineering

MSc a plus

Tools

RISA-3D

STAAD

Job description

Stratus has partnered with Kestrel Engineering and we’re hiring a Sr. Structural Engineer for various locations. This role includes support for all project phases, with emphasis on detailed engineering and leadership of the structural discipline.

The candidate will design and analyze structures for industrial facilities, coordinate site civil work, review drawings, and prepare construction packages while ensuring QA/QC. Strong communication and client-facing skills are essential.