Staff Structural Engineer - Civil/Structural

SolveNow Inc.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm in Vancouver is seeking a Staff Structural Engineer to oversee structural design and modifications across various projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering, at least three years of consulting experience, and strong skills in AutoCAD and structural analysis software. Responsibilities include performing design, compiling information for presentations, and conducting field inspections. This role emphasizes collaboration, critical thinking, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited program.
• 3 years of structural engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural design of various projects from conceptual phase to completion.
• Modify and review production drawings across multiple sectors.
• Conduct field inspections for clients.

Skills

Structural analysis programs

AutoCAD

ETABS

SAFE

BIM

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Structural Engineering

Master of Science in Structural Engineering

Tools

Revit

Tekla

Job description

About the job Staff Structural Engineer - Civil/Structural

The Staff Structural Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting structural plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

• Perform structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Design structural components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Applies strong knowledge of commonly used structural engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the structural engineering services industry.
• Research and compile project related data as required by the project managers.
• Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
• Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Performs field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program or Bachelor of Science in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Master of Science degree in Structural Engineering may be substituted for 1 year experience.
• 3 years of structural engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Successful completion (i.e. passing) FE or EIT preferred.
• Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong computer skills include structural analysis programs (e.g., RISA 3D), AutoCAD, ETABS, SAFE and BIM (e.g., Revit and Tekla).
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.