Senior Structural Engineer

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

About Stratus

Stratus® is an integrated, multi‑disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News‑Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high‑growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public‑and private‑sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest‑quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large‑scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places.

The Role

Stratus has recently partnered with Kestrel Engineering and we’re hiring a Sr. Structural Engineer for various locations. This role includes support for all project phases, with particular focus in detailed engineering. Position will be assigned as structural engineering lead for projects and will be responsible for coordination and ensuring effective communications with other engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Research, plan, and design structural solutions for a wide range of industrial facilities. Responsible for completing structural analysis and design of complex structures fabricated from structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and wood, and design of complex foundations, including pile‑ and soil‑supported. Also responsible for considerations of environmental loading conditions, including locations with high seismic and/or wind requirements.
• Responsible for development or coordination of site civil design for a wide range of industrial facilities.
• Responsible for review of structural shop drawings and data. Interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines and designers.
• Responsible for preparation of construction drawing and specification packages as well as supporting calculation packages.
• Responsible for QA/QC checking of projects completed by other engineers.

Qualifications

• BSc in civil or structural engineering with minimum of 10 years’ experience in the petrochemical, oil & gas, power generation and/or metallurgical/mineral process industries. MSc a plus.
• PE license required with SE highly preferred or the commitment to acquire within one year. Ability to register with NCEES and in other States of company practice required.
• Proficiency with structural engineering and design software (e.g., RISA‑3D, STAAD) required.
• Ability to lead quality management of discipline work processes and deliverables.
• Ability to develop specifications for and interpret results from geotechnical investigations.
• Experience in vibration analysis and large rotating equipment foundation design a plus.
• Knowledge of applicable model codes addressing structural design/engineering (e.g., ACI, IBC, AISC, ANSI, ASCE).
• Strong communication skills, with ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Capable of working directly with clients from proposal development through project execution.
• Previous consulting experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with site civil design, including grading, drainage, and stormwater collection/management.
• Familiarity with developing/coordinating site survey data and interpretation/use in developing design drawings.

Preferred

• Eligibility to obtain or currently hold a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

Why you’ll love Stratus

• A team‑oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success
• Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize
• Learning & Development – Education and Professional Licensing
• We believe flexible, hybrid work supports the balance and well‑being our team deserves
• Excellent Health Care Programs – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company‑paid Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, and Long‑Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents
• 401k Retirement Plan with employer match
• Paid Holidays & Competitive PTO plans

Interested in learning more about Stratus, please visit https://www.stratusteam.com/ .

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy‑related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Stratus Team’s management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.