Structural Engineer: Design & Analysis for Modern Buildings

Selectek; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Selectek in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Structural Engineer to join the design team. You will assist in structural analysis and design for projects, collaborating with the Structural Lead and other disciplines to develop concepts and communicate structural requirements in drawings and models.

The role requires a 2+ years background in structural engineering, a BS in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis, and an EIT certification, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, with an emphasis in Structural Engineering.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in structural engineering.
• Experience with US building codes including IBC, ASCE 7, ACI and AISC.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, competently perform all conventional aspects of Structural Engineering analysis and design.
• With guidance and direction, develop judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Develop engineering judgement and problem-solving skills, not hesitating to reach out to others for guidance or confirmation when questions arise.
• Develop knowledge of principles and practices of lateral analysis and design (wind and seismic), including ability to apply required provisions of the building code.
• Exhibit a high level of attention to detail and quality control.
• Committed to checking your own work, reaching out to peers and seniors for guidance when questions arise.
• Perform calculation checking of other engineers' work.
• Take responsibility for managing workload, make and keep commitments, and take full ownership of assigned work.
• Take complete ownership of your portion of the structural scope, reliably working to meet schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• You may be given tasks with ill-defined conditions of satisfaction, in which case you will be expected to take the initiative to determine what is needed to meet the project and client needs.
• Clearly define your own scope and start to develop your ability to forecast level of effort needed to complete that scope.
• Be ready to identify scope change and elevate it to your Structural Lead.
• Recognize when help is needed, reaching out to peers and senior engineers for guidance.
• Work in a timely, accurate, and cost-effective manner with strong attention to detail.

Skills

Structural analysis

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Structural)

Engineer in Training (EIT)

Tools

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Job description

Selectek in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Structural Engineer to join the design team. You will assist in structural analysis and design for projects, collaborating with the Structural Lead and other disciplines to develop concepts and communicate structural requirements in drawings and models.

The role requires a 2+ years background in structural engineering, a BS in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis, and an EIT certification, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills.