Senior Precast Structural Design Engineer

Knife River; Harrisburg (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Knife River in Harrisburg, OR, seeks a Senior Design Engineer to lead complex precast/prestressed design efforts, reporting to Engineering leadership. You will guide engineering judgments, perform senior technical reviews, and mentor engineers and drafters while engaging with customers and project teams.

You will leverage PCI standards, advanced design methods, and BIM tools to drive safe, economical solutions across KRPI projects.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil/Structural Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer license required.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs, codes, and project documents; lead technical discussions with stakeholders.
• Advanced knowledge of precast/prestressed design, PCI standards, and constructability.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; defend engineering decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex precast/prestressed projects; review plans and calculations.
• Apply advanced judgment on precast behavior, connections, load paths, and erection sequencing.
• Act as senior technical voice with engineers, project managers, drafting, production, and customers.
• Evaluate non-standard conditions, risks, and safety considerations; recommend practical solutions.
• Perform senior quality reviews of drawings and submittals; provide final guidance where needed.
• Mentor junior engineers and drafters; improve standards and tools.
• Improve and standardize engineering tools, templates, and design practices across KRPI.
• Support KRPI safety commitments and continuous improvement.

Skills

Technical leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Mentoring

Client discussions

Education

B.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

Revit

Tekla Structures

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Knife River in Harrisburg, OR, seeks a Senior Design Engineer to lead complex precast/prestressed design efforts, reporting to Engineering leadership. You will guide engineering judgments, perform senior technical reviews, and mentor engineers and drafters while engaging with customers and project teams.

You will leverage PCI standards, advanced design methods, and BIM tools to drive safe, economical solutions across KRPI projects.