Structural Engineer (Entry-Level) : 201241

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

Job summary

HKA Enterprises seeks a Structural Engineer to support analysis and design of steel and concrete systems across industrial and commercial projects in the Northwest region. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, code-compliant designs.

Ideal candidates have a Civil Engineering degree with structural emphasis and 2+ years of experience, plus proficiency with IBC, ASCE 7, ACI and AISC. This role offers strong growth and a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with structural emphasis.
• 2+ years structural engineering experience.
• Knowledge of IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for steel and concrete systems.
• Apply building codes (IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC).
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and other disciplines.
• Assist in developing design concepts and construction documents.
• Ensure accuracy, quality control, and timely delivery.
• Support calculation checks and continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Structural analysis

Design experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Structural emphasis)

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Job description

***Must be located in the Northwest U.S. (AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY) or Canada***

Overview

We are seeking a Structural Engineer to support analysis and design of steel and concrete structures across industrial and commercial projects. This role offers strong growth opportunities while working alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams.

Pay: $45.00- $52.00 per hour DOE

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for steel and concrete systems
• Apply building codes (IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC) to design work
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and other disciplines
• Assist in developing design concepts and construction documents
• Ensure accuracy, quality control, and timely delivery of work
• Support calculation checks and continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Structural emphasis required)
• 2+ years of structural engineering experience
• Knowledge of U.S. building codes (IBC, ASCE, ACI, AISC)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or related field
• Experience with analysis tools, Navisworks, or Bluebeam
• Experience with industrial or semiconductor facilities

Additional Requirements

• Must be authorized to work (no visa sponsorship available)