Structural Engineer – Wood Processing & Equipment Design (Anderson)

Spi Ind; Anderson (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Internal promotion

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries seeks a qualified Structural Engineer to design structures and foundations for sawmill and cogeneration equipment in Anderson, CA. You will model concepts in 3D, lead fabricators, and coordinate with operations to tailor solutions for new equipment.

Requires a Civil/Architectural Structural degree, 4+ years’ experience, and a California P.E. or S.E. license with reciprocity plans. This role is on-site in Anderson with a strong focus on collaboration and innovation.

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

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural or Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sierra Pacific Industries seeks a qualified Structural Engineer to design structures and foundations for sawmill and cogeneration equipment in Anderson, CA. You will model concepts in 3D, lead fabricators, and coordinate with operations to tailor solutions for new equipment.

Requires a Civil/Architectural Structural degree, 4+ years’ experience, and a California P.E. or S.E. license with reciprocity plans. This role is on-site in Anderson with a strong focus on collaboration and innovation.