Structural Associate – Industrial Facility Design

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc. through BW Design Group seeks a Structural Associate in Portland, OR, to support capital projects for clients in manufacturing and related industries.

You will collaborate with licensed engineers to develop structural designs, assemble drawings, and analyze seismic and load pathways for diverse facilities. The role emphasizes growth, learning, and cross-disciplinary teamwork, with options for on-site and remote collaboration and opportunities to advance toward

Qualifications

• A year as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) in industrial structural design and engineering, or two years of relevant structural engineering co-op/internship experience (preferred).
• Experience with 3D structure analysis software (RISA 3D, SAFE).
• Knowledge of seismic force resisting systems in high seismic design categories (preferred).
• Knowledge of gravity and lateral system strengthening for all construction materials (preferred).
• A bachelor of science in civil engineering from an ABET accredited institution (required).
• A master of science in structural engineering (preferred).
• An Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Work on-site and remotely with teams of architects and engineers to design technical solutions.
• Assist in developing complete structural design documents under lead engineers.
• Learn to apply seismic design principles and perform gravity and lateral load path calculations.
• Assist in field condition assessments and prepare project specifications.
• Utilize AutoCAD, Revit, and analysis software to support project deliverables.

Skills

EIT in structural engineering

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering

M.S. in Structural Engineering (preferred)

EIT certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

RISA 3D

SAFE

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc. through BW Design Group seeks a Structural Associate in Portland, OR, to support capital projects for clients in manufacturing and related industries.

You will collaborate with licensed engineers to develop structural designs, assemble drawings, and analyze seismic and load pathways for diverse facilities. The role emphasizes growth, learning, and cross-disciplinary teamwork, with options for on-site and remote collaboration and opportunities to advance toward