Structural Engineer - Tool Install for Semicon Facilities

SSOE; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company matching

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Professional development and licensure

Job summary

SSOE seeks a Structural Engineer to support complex tool install projects for advanced manufacturing facilities in Hillsboro, OR. You will design and integrate support systems for process equipment, subfab racks, and cleanroom modifications, coordinating with project managers and discipline leads from concept to construction.

The role emphasizes practical structural solutions, loading conditions, and constructability, with collaboration across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited program.
• 1 to 3 years of structural engineering experience, preferably supporting tool install, industrial, semiconductor, cleanroom, or advanced manufacturing projects.
• Working knowledge of structural design principles, load paths, connection design, and applicable building code and seismic concepts.
• Ability to perform structural calculations and develop practical support solutions for equipment and facility interface conditions.
• Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including project managers, architects, engineers, and designers.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for tool installation support systems, including equipment frames, platforms, supports, anchors, bracing, and related cleanroom or subfab modifications.
• Develop structural calculations and design packages that account for gravity, lateral, seismic, vibration, and equipment-specific loading conditions.
• Coordinate closely with mechanical, process, electrical, and other disciplines to ensure structural support solutions are fully integrated with tool hookup and facility interfaces.
• Prepare and review drawings, details, specifications, and models for installation support systems from concept through construction issues.
• Participate in design reviews, client meetings, and coordination sessions to resolve interface conflicts, evaluate options, and support project execution decisions.
• Review vendor data, equipment loads, anchor requirements, and installation constraints to confirm structural scope alignment and support procurement and fabrication needs.
• Support field investigations, site walks, and existing condition verification to inform design development and identify constructability or retrofit challenges.
• Conduct QA/QC checks on calculations, models, drawings, and specifications to maintain design quality, consistency, and code compliance.
• Incorporate safety, accessibility, maintainability, and constructability considerations into all phases of the design process.
• Communicate technical findings clearly in written reports, meeting discussions, and coordination documents with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Structural analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Design calculations

QA/QC practices

Seismic engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

SSOE seeks a Structural Engineer to support complex tool install projects for advanced manufacturing facilities in Hillsboro, OR. You will design and integrate support systems for process equipment, subfab racks, and cleanroom modifications, coordinating with project managers and discipline leads from concept to construction.

The role emphasizes practical structural solutions, loading conditions, and constructability, with collaboration across teams in a fast-paced environment.