Structural Engineer

BW Design Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Design Group in Portland, OR is seeking a Structural Engineer with 5+ years of experience and a PE license to join our multi-disciplinary team. You will work on seismic design, design calculations, and construction documents for new structures and upgrades, collaborating with clients and senior engineers.

You will mentor junior staff, review drawings, ensure codes compliance, and support project delivery from concept through construction, advancing your professional growth in a fast-growing,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of structural engineering experience with seismic design emphasis.
• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree; PE license required.
• Proficiency in structural analysis/design software and codes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design and construction documents for new structures and upgrades.
• Oversee work of engineers and designers; ensure code compliance.
• Analyze concrete, steel, masonry, and timber structures for seismic performance.
• Develop drawings, calculations, reports, and specifications for clients.
• Mentor junior staff and provide team feedback.
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver on schedule and budget.

Skills

Structural engineering

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (ABET)

Master of Science in Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Structural Engineering License (preferred)

Tools

ETABS

RISA

RAM

STAAD

SAP

Mathcad

ENERCALC

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Who You’ll Work With

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.

When you join Design Group as a Structural Engineer, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Architecture/Engineering Process Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

What You’ll Do

You’ll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.

• Prepare design and construction documents for new structures and for structural upgrades to existing facilities as a part of an integrated multi-disciplinary A/E team
• Assist the owner or project manager in defining the facility requirements/program for projects in the advanced technologies industry
• Oversee the work of structural engineers and designers
• Analyze and design concrete, steel, masonry, and timber structures with an emphasis on seismic design
• Work with the project team to produce structural calculations, calculation checks, drawings, specifications, reports, and other project deliverables
• Analyze existing structures and provide recommendations for strengthening new loads where required
• Develop design sketches into completed working details and drawings based on engineering fundamentals and applicable codes
• Ensure timely deliverables and exceed client expectations
• Guide team performance and provide constructive team feedback
• Conduct field work including handling structural as-builts, rebuilds, retrofits, construction technical support, and client personnel interaction
• Assist with the training and mentoring of junior level engineers and designers
• Recommend and institute corrective design changes
• Analyze configurations of basic project structural components
• Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a structural engineer
• Experience in the analysis and design of structures with an emphasis on seismic design
• Hands on experience with structural engineering software such as ETABS, RISA, RAM, STAAD, SAP, Mathcad, and ENERCALC
• Experience with AutoCAD and REVIT (preferred)
• Detailed knowledge of building codes and seismic requirements
• The ability to climb stairs, ladders, and equipment/structures of varying heights
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication including generating reports and conducting group presentations
• A Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required
• Master of science in structural engineering highly preferred
• A Professional Engineer License required
• A Structural Engineering License (preferred)

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Structural Engineer, PE you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.

Feel like you’re on the path to becoming a Structural Engineer, PE but you’re not quite there yet? We’d love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant.

The approximate pay range for this position is $95,000-$120,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.