Structural Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is looking for a Structural Engineer in Bellevue, WA. Responsibilities include reviewing structural documents and coordinating a design team through various project phases. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and be a licensed Professional Engineer.

This role requires a minimum of three years of experience in structural engineering, strong communication skills, and knowledge of national design codes. Join our team and contribute to diverse project types including commercial and civic projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of structural engineer experience.
• Knowledge of IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318 standards.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering firm.

Responsibilities

• Review structural documents and ensure code compliance.
• Coordinate structural design team during project phases.
• Conduct structural analysis and produce engineering documents.

Skills

Knowledge of national design codes

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to manage workload

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Professional engineering license

Job description

Responsibilities

• Review structural documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines
• Write and edit structural specifications, select procedures, materials and their respective sizes, and complete necessary calculations
• Independently coordinate the work of the structural design team through the design development and contract document phases of a project
• Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
• Conduct design development and contract document work sessions at project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines
• Take responsibility for coordinating workload through design development and construction document phases to complete the documents on schedule
• Coordinate and assist with affected disciplines, with any addendum, requests for information, change proposal requests and change orders, and incorporate agreed‑upon changes into the project documents
• Provide structural design of diverse range of project types including data centers, aerospace, manufacturing, transit facilities, operations and maintenance facilities, commercial, health care, education, life science and civic projects
• Conduct structural analysis and calculations to meet design standards, safety and client goals
• Produce detailed engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and construction documents
• Respond to design questions and resolve technical issues
• Take ownership of your portion of structural design: reliably meet deadlines, budget and quality standards
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or BS degree in Architectural Engineering with structural emphasis
• A minimum of 3 years structural engineer experience
• Knowledge of national design codes and material standards, including IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, ACI 350, AISC 360, AISC 341, etc.
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage workload for multiple projects and tasks

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license)
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
• Active participation in an employee‑owned culture is a must
• Knowledge of national design codes and material standards is required (e.g., IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318)
• Strong communication and organizational skills required
• Ability to manage workload for multiple projects and tasks required

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.