Mid-Level Structural Engineer

Kleinschmidt Associates; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kleinschmidt Associates is looking for a Structural Engineer in Redmond, Washington. This full-time role involves performing technical designs and supporting hydroelectric and water resource projects, allowing for a hybrid work option with two days in office.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and has 3–10 years of Structural Engineering experience. Additional skills in AutoCAD and Revit are preferred. Salary ranges from $82,000 to $130,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of experience in Structural Engineering.
• Knowledge of standards and codes applicable to the structural engineering discipline.
• Ability to independently perform analysis and design and develop technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical design and support hydroelectric and water resources projects.
• Serve in technical structural lead and project management roles.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplines and junior/senior staff.

Skills

Analysis and design of concrete and steel structures

Excellent problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Experience in Structural Engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (concentration in Structural Engineering)

Licensed Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within a year

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

RISA 3D

SAP2000

Job description

Job Overview

Kleinschmidt has a full‑time opening for a Structural Engineer to perform technical design and support hydroelectric, fisheries, and water resources projects out of Portland, Oregon or Redmond, Washington office, with opportunity to serve in technical structural lead and project management roles based on experience.

Our flexibility and core value of relationships allow us to offer employees the opportunity to work in an office or a hybrid arrangement. This position requires two days in‑office.

Salary: $82,000-$130,000/year (based on experience)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (concentration in Structural Engineering).
• Licensed Professional Engineer or able to obtain an engineering license within a year.
• 3–10 years of experience in Structural Engineering.
• Knowledge of standards and codes applicable to the structural engineering discipline.
• Ability to independently perform analysis and design of concrete and steel structures and develop design drawings packages and technical specifications.
• Ability to function and show flexibility on project teams to complete a diverse range of tasks and manage priorities of self and others in complex, demanding situations.
• Possess excellent problem‑solving skills and oral and written communication skills for internal and external communication, proposal writing and technical memos.
• Experience with coordinating with multi‑disciplines and junior and/or senior staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with design and construction of hydroelectric, fisheries related, or water resource projects.
• Experience in management of staff, projects, and client relationships.
• Experience with the field support of construction projects.
• Specialty experience within the structural engineering discipline, such as seismic design, finite element modeling (RISA 3D or SAP2000), AutoCAD, Revit.
• Familiarity with regulatory and permitting processes.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess permanent authorization to work in the United States and able to acquire authorization to work in Canada.
• Must be willing to travel and possess a valid driver's license.