Project Engineer - Structural Engineer

holmes; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (3 days in office)

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Account

Pet Insurance

Pre-Tax Commuter Transit

401(k) retirement savings

Paid Time off

Paid Holidays

Company sponsored events

Job summary

Holmes US in Seattle is seeking a Structural Project Engineer with 3–6 years of experience to design mass timber, CLT, and other materials for tech campuses, mixed-use and seismic-resilient structures. You will work across our US and New Zealand network, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions.

A PE license and a degree in Civil/Structural Engineering are required; proficiency in ETABS, SAP, and RISA is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of structural engineering experience.
• B.S. or M.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• PE license required.
• Seismic design experience.
• Strong technical and communication skills.
• Proficiency in ETABS, SAP, and RISA.

Responsibilities

• Design innovative building structures across multiple materials with mass timber/CLT exposure.
• Apply concrete, steel, masonry, and wood expertise on tech campuses and mixed-use projects.
• Collaborate with project teams across the US and New Zealand network.
• Contribute to sustainable and seismic-resilient design in Seattle.

Skills

Seismic design experience

Technical communication

Collaboration

3-6 years experience

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

ETABS

SAP

RISA

Job description

Ready to take your engineering career to new heights?

We’re seeking a talented Structural Project Engineer with 3-6 years of experience who is passionate about innovative, sustainable design. If you’re excited about shaping Seattle’s skyline - from mass timber mid-rises to cutting-edge tech campuses - keep reading!

Who We Are

We’re Holmes US – a structural engineering firm that’s anything but boring! With a growing Seattle office and roots in New Zealand, we’re known for pushing boundaries on the projects that define the Pacific Northwest. Think mass timber, seismic resilience, and the kind of work that makes other firms ask, "Wait, how did they do that?"

Your Impact

• Design innovative building structures across multiple materials, with real exposure to mass timber and CLT
• Apply your expertise in concrete, steel, masonry, and wood on projects from tech campuses to mixed-use residential and community buildings
• Collaborate with dynamic project teams across our US and New Zealand network
• Contribute to sustainable and resilient design solutions in one of the country's most seismically active cities

You’ll Be A Great Fit If You Have:

• 3-6 years of structural engineering experience
• B.S. or M.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering
• PE license
• Seismic design experience
• Strong technical and communication skills
• Proficiency in ETABS, SAP, RISA
• A collaborative spirit and problem-solving mindset

Why You’ll Love It Here

Engineering That Matters

Work on Seattle’s most interesting structural challenges - seismic resilience, mass timber innovation, and high-density urban development. Learn from industry leaders across the US and New Zealand, and apply cutting-edge approaches to sustainability and resilience.

Growth & Development

Clear career progression path, mentorship in both directions, regular technical training, and full support for professional licensing.

The Perks That Count

Flexible hybrid work, comprehensive benefits (yes, including pet insurance), genuine work-life balance, and a team that will happily debate the best hiking trail as enthusiastically as they debate a seismic load path.

Benefits Offered

Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:

• Hybrid work model (3 days in office)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability and other voluntary plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare
• Health Savings Account
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time off - Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, Family Leave for new parents, and Community Service time
• Paid Holidays
• Pre-Tax Commuter Transit
• 401(k) retirement savings with Company contribution
• Company sponsored events
• Diversity / Inclusion programs and initiatives

Compensation

Estimated at $87,000 - $114,000 + biannual profit share bonus potential. Salary commensurate with experience, skills, and location.

Our Commitment

At Holmes, we believe in building teams as diverse as the communities we serve. We provide equal support and opportunities for all our people to thrive, grow, and develop. Dream big - we’ll help you get there!

P.S. - We promise you’ll never run out of exciting projects, great coffee, or people who get just as excited about structural engineering as you do!