Structural Engineer, Mid-level

Hazen and Sawyer; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Mid-Level Structural Engineer for our Portland, OR office. You will perform structural design and analysis of environmental structures such as low-rise industrial buildings, pump stations, process basins, and treatment facilities.

The role leads construction administration for upgrades to wastewater, water, and reclaimed water plants, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience.
• BS or MS in Civil Engineering with Structural concentration from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required, Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred or able to obtain in OR/WA.
• Experience in design/construction of reinforced concrete, steel, reinforced masonry and/or structural aluminum.

Responsibilities

• Structural design per governing codes (ACI, AISC, ASCE).
• Lead structural design and construction administration for major projects upgrading wastewater, water, and reclaimed water treatment plants.
• Perform shop drawings reviews and field inspections.
• Communicate effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Some local travel for site reconnaissance, condition assessments, and structural observations.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS/MS in Civil Engineering (Structural concentration)

Tools

STAAD

RISA

TEKLA Structures

Job description

Job Description

Structural Engineer (Mid-Level)

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Structural Engineer for our Portland, OR office. The position will include performing structural design and analysis of environmental structures such as low‑rise industrial buildings, pump stations, process basins, and treatment facilities. The selected individual will lead the structural design and construction administration responsibilities for major projects involving upgrades to wastewater, water and reclaimed water treatment plants.

Why Hazen and Sawyer:

• Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), we are an employee‑owned company with a singular focus on "all things water."
• Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure – for water, wastewater, and stormwater management.
• We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity.
• We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.
• We currently have over 2,400 employees in 90+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Computer‑aided design (STAAD, RISA, or TEKLA Structures).
• Full structural design per governing building codes and design standards including ACI, AISC and ASCE.
• Performing construction management tasks such as shop drawings reviews and field inspections.
• Candidates must be effective communicators and successfully work in multi‑discipline team environment.
• Some local travel is required for site reconnaissance tasks, condition assessments, and structural observations.

Required Qualifications:

• 5 - 10 years of experience
• Have a BS or MS degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural concentration from an ABET accredited institution.
• Candidates must have a Professional Engineering (PE) license, and a Structural Engineering (SE) license is preferred, or the ability to obtain such in the State of Oregon or Washington.
• Experience in design and construction of reinforced concrete, steel, reinforced masonry and/or structural aluminum.
• Experience with water and wastewater treatment plant structural design or industrial structural design is preferred but not required.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)
• Pre‑tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
• Short and long‑term disability, and employer paid life insurance
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
• Employer‑contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support
• Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in‑house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships
• Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, and education.