Structural Design Engineer – Hybrid Role & Growth Path

BW Design Group; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Group is seeking a Structural Associate to join our Portland-area team and collaborate with architects, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers on capital projects. You will develop complete structural design documents and support clients with high-quality solutions.

As part of our Architecture/Engineering Process Practice, you’ll grow with industry experts, advance toward licensure, and work with leading manufacturing and distribution facilities.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in civil engineering required.
• EIT certification preferred.
• Experience with 3D structural analysis software (RISA 3D, SAFE).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Excel and Word.
• Willingness to travel for project requirements.
• Experience with industrial facilities manufacturing and distribution is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work on-site and remotely with teams of engineers to design technical solutions.
• Assist lead structural engineers toward licensure as a structural engineer.
• Create and assemble complete structural design documents.
• Learn seismic force resisting systems and gravity/lateral load calculations.
• Develop specifications and assist with field assessments.
• Assist in structural design for industrial facilities.
• Utilize AutoCAD, Revit, and analysis software.
• Stay current with codes and industry standards.
• Contribute to client relationships through technical excellence.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering

M.S. in Structural Engineering (preferred)

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

RISA 3D

SAFE

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Design Group is seeking a Structural Associate to join our Portland-area team and collaborate with architects, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers on capital projects. You will develop complete structural design documents and support clients with high-quality solutions.

As part of our Architecture/Engineering Process Practice, you’ll grow with industry experts, advance toward licensure, and work with leading manufacturing and distribution facilities.