Structural Engineer — Wood Processing & Equipment Design

SIERRA PACIFIC INDUSTRIES; Anderson (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Retirement contributions

Life insurance

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries in Anderson, CA is seeking a qualified Structural Engineer to design structures and foundations for sawmill and related facilities. This on-site role requires a California P.E./S.E.

license or reciprocity, 4+ years of structural experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD; SolidWorks willingness is expected. Join a fourth‑generation family-owned company that values hands-on collaboration, continuous learning, and safe, efficient project execution in a dynamic fabrication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural or Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural.
• 4 years’ experience in structural with familiarity with wood, steel, masonry and concrete buildings including structural calculation, foundation design, detailing and construction administration
• California P.E. or S.E. license with ability to get reciprocity in Oregon and Washington
• Demonstrated experience with AutoCAD and willingness to learn SolidWorks
• Knowledge of the structural provisions of the California Building Code, IBC, and ASCE 7
• Working knowledge of structural steel, welding, and foundation design
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, in particular Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated ability to contribute creative solutions and succeed in an innovative environment
• Strong problem-solving, multi-tasking, and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design structures and foundations for sawmill, kiln, cogeneration, and planermill equipment and buildings
• Develop and improve lumber processing equipment
• Prepare plans, drawings, and calculations that will be submitted to county, city, or other governing bodies
• Facilitate the smooth and quick approval of plans
• Effectively model detailed concepts and designs using 3D modeling software
• Provide leadership and direction to fabricators, assemblers, machinists, and shop personnel
• Collaborate with company operations to understand complete application and needs
• Coordinate activities relative to the development of new equipment
• Learn and take on engineering projects with a mechanical emphasis when structural emphasis is not needed
• Work to continuously learn and improve knowledge of industry and equipment

Skills

Structural engineering

P.E./S.E. license

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Communication

Leadership

Knowledge of building codes

Team collaboration

Creative solutions

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural or Civil Engineering (Structural focus)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sierra Pacific Industries in Anderson, CA is seeking a qualified Structural Engineer to design structures and foundations for sawmill and related facilities. This on-site role requires a California P.E./S.E.

license or reciprocity, 4+ years of structural experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD; SolidWorks willingness is expected. Join a fourth‑generation family-owned company that values hands-on collaboration, continuous learning, and safe, efficient project execution in a dynamic fabrication