Senior Structural Project Engineer: Design, BIM & Client Impact

DCI Engineers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid holidays

Job summary

DCI Engineers in Portland, OR seeks a Structural Senior Project Engineer to design and analyze building structures, perform construction support, and collaborate with BIM teams. You will contribute to construction documents, shop drawings, and RFIs while advancing your technical expertise.

The role emphasizes client relationships, ongoing learning, and a balanced, mentoring culture within a firm with extensive national presence.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of structural engineering experience related to building design.
• Working knowledge of steel, concrete, and wood design materials.
• Experience designing gravity framing and lateral force resisting systems.
• Ability to perform advanced calculations, design, and analysis for structural elements.
• Strong knowledge of design/build codes (AISC, ACI 318, IBC, ASCE 7).
• Proficiency with structural analysis software (RISA 3D, RAM, ETABS, Enercalc or similar).
• Experience reviewing shop drawings and responding to RFIs.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural design of assigned tasks under supervision.
• Collaborate with BIM Designers to produce construction documents and details in REVIT.
• Assist with construction support, shop drawing reviews, and RFIs.
• Ensure accuracy in construction documents.
• Grow technical knowledge through project experience and continuing education.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Structural design experience

Time management

Client relationship building

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Structural/Civil/Architectural Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate

Tools

REVIT

RISA 3D

RAM

ETABS

Enercalc

Job description

DCI Engineers in Portland, OR seeks a Structural Senior Project Engineer to design and analyze building structures, perform construction support, and collaborate with BIM teams. You will contribute to construction documents, shop drawings, and RFIs while advancing your technical expertise.

The role emphasizes client relationships, ongoing learning, and a balanced, mentoring culture within a firm with extensive national presence.