Structural Project Engineer — Mass Timber & Seismic

Holmes US; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (3 days in office)

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D

Pet Insurance

401(k) retirement with company match

Paid time off

Professional licensing support

Job summary

Holmes US is seeking a Structural Project Engineer in Portland with 3–6 years of experience to design innovative, sustainable structures focused on mass timber and seismic resilience in the Pacific Northwest.

You’ll work on projects spanning mass timber, concrete, steel, masonry, and wood while collaborating with teams across the US and New Zealand network, contributing to a greener, resilient built environment.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of structural engineering experience.
• B.S. or M.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• PE license for professional practice.
• Seismic design experience is a plus (Cascadia).
• Strong technical and communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency in ETABS, SAP and RISA is expected.

Responsibilities

• Design innovative building structures across multiple materials with emphasis on mass timber and CLT.
• Apply expertise in concrete, steel, masonry, and wood on mid-rise residential to civic and commercial projects.
• Collaborate with project teams across the US and New Zealand network.
• Contribute to sustainable, resilient design solutions in the Pacific Northwest.

Skills

Technical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

B.S./M.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

ETABS

SAP

RISA

Job description

Holmes US is seeking a Structural Project Engineer in Portland with 3–6 years of experience to design innovative, sustainable structures focused on mass timber and seismic resilience in the Pacific Northwest.

You’ll work on projects spanning mass timber, concrete, steel, masonry, and wood while collaborating with teams across the US and New Zealand network, contributing to a greener, resilient built environment.