Mass Timber Structural Engineer

Cushing Terrell; Bend (OR); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

Cushing Terrell, a multidisciplinary design firm, is seeking a Mass Timber Structural Engineer in Bend or Portland, Oregon. This senior project-level position offers a hybrid work schedule and involves leading structural engineering efforts on mass timber projects across all project phases.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in mass timber systems, strong structural analysis skills, and excellent communication capabilities. Responsibilities include managing design, reviewing shop drawings, and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of structural engineering experience focused on mass timber systems.
• Experience with NDS and applicable building codes.
• Proficiency in reviewing and interpreting shop drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and documentation for mass timber projects.
• Collaborate with architects and contractors on design challenges.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and RFIs.

Skills

Structural engineering

Mass timber systems (CLT, glulam, MPP)

Structural calculations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Dlubal or equivalent software

Job description

Overview

Position Description: The Mass Timber Structural Engineer is a senior project-level role based in our Bend or Portland office, with a hybrid schedule that supports in-office collaboration and flexible remote work. In this position, you lead the structural engineering scope on mass timber projects spanning delegated design, engineer of record assignments, and construction assistance, working closely with architects, fabricators, manufacturers, and contractors from early design through project delivery.

Day to day, you review and coordinate manufacturer shop drawings, run structural calculations for CLT, glulam, MPP, and related mass timber systems, develop connection details at the steel interface and hardware level, and resolve coordination challenges between design documents and fabrication realities. You manage RFIs, submittals, and construction coordination while staying focused on constructability, tolerances, and erection sequencing.

Position Salary Range*: The expected salary range for this position is $83,000 to $115,000 annually.

• Actual pay will be determined based on the candidate's years of experience, licensure status, location, level of proficiency, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law).
• This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution
• 7+ years of structural engineering experience, with direct hands-on focus on mass timber systems including CLT, glulam, and MPP
• Demonstrated ability to review, interpret, and coordinate mass timber shop drawings and construction documents
• Ability to produce structural calculations for mass timber buildings and develop design drawings and details
• High proficiency in NDS and applicable building codes for mass timber design
• Experience coordinating directly with mass timber fabricators, suppliers, and design-assist teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain by comity
• Experience with MPP, DLT, NLT, GLT, ADLT, or hybrid timber systems
• Familiarity with Type IV construction requirements
• Familiarity with SDPWS Appendix B
• Experience with Dlubal or equivalent structural analysis software
• BIM coordination workflow experience
• Field experience, including rigging and bracing for mass timber erection
• Vibration analysis and fire/char design exposure

Position Responsibilities

• Lead structural design, analysis, and documentation for mass timber projects, including delegated design submittals, EOR assignments, and construction assistance scopes
• Review and coordinate manufacturer shop drawings, ensuring alignment with contract documents, fabrication constraints, and erection sequencing
• Develop and refine connection details for CLT, glulam, MPP, and other mass timber systems, including steel interfaces and hardware specifications
• Collaborate with architects, fabricators, contractors, and manufacturers to resolve coordination challenges and support constructability from design through project closeout
• Manage structural scope, schedule, and budget for assigned projects, including RFIs, submittals, and cost estimate preparation as required
• Mentor junior engineers and BIM staff through technical direction, quality review, and hands-on project involvement
• Support business development by contributing to fee proposals, participating in client relationship management, and representing the firm at mass timber industry events

Working at Cushing Terrell

Cushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm with 17 offices and more than 500 team members who bring together their expertise to deliver holistic built environments. We work to create sustainable systems and spaces that help people live their best lives.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas.