Structural Staff Engineer

Coughlin Porter Lundeen; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Coughlin Porter Lundeen, a civil and structural engineering firm, seeks a structural staff engineer in Seattle. The position involves diverse design tasks and collaboration with clients and internal teams. Candidates should possess a BSCE or MSCE and have strong communication and project management skills.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Company paid life and AD&D insurance

401(k) matching

Annual bonuses and profit sharing

PTO (15 days starting)

8 paid national holidays

Qualifications

• 0-4 years structural design experience required.
• Fluency in English with strong verbal and written skills.
• Ability to drive locally and travel domestically as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare construction documents on diverse projects.
• Lead in-house design teams and manage project aspects from design through construction.
• Collaborate effectively with clients and team members.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Collaboration

Education

BSCE or MSCE degree (MSCE Preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Coughlin Porter Lundeen is a civil and structural engineering firm. Focused in the Pacific Northwest, we partner with clients across markets to bring unique project visions to life. We were founded with the goal of exceeding the standards and services provided by engineering firms. And today, almost 30 years later, that vision continues to guide all that we do.

Our core values are the heart of who we are and guide how we work each day.

• Commitment to Quality, every drawing, every detail.
• Creativity, from project solutions to the way we define our roles.
• An Empowered Team, continued learning and development.
• Collaboration and Respect, with our clients and within our own professional work environment.
• Community, supporting the causes most important to our staff and city.

Description

Coughlin Porter Lundeen is seeking a structural staff engineer; this position involves the design and preparation of construction documents on diverse project types including a variety of building materials. As an integral member of the design process, structural engineers are challenged to develop project management skills, lead in-house design teams, and work firsthand with a diverse range of clients. Engineers are involved with every aspect of the project from design through construction. This position requires sound technical skills, strong communication skills, and a professional attitude.

Required Qualifications

• BSCE or MSCE degree (MSCE Preferred)
• 0-4 years structural design experience
• Licensure: Minimum EIT required and in process to get P.E.
• Requires effective interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Must have initiative, be resourceful, and able to work independently.
• Must be able to effectively prioritize, manage time and projects, and multi-task in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Works effectively as an individual or as part of a project team.
• Requires fluency in English with strong verbal and written skills.
• Must be able to effectively collaborate with all levels of management, staff, and clients in diverse environments.
• Must be proficient in the MS Office Suite of software.
• Adherence to our core values.
• Ability to drive locally and travel domestically as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to drive as needed to client project locations (primarily in the greater Seattle area).
• Able to travel by airplane domestically as needed for client projects (outside the greater Seattle area), campus recruiting, conferences, etc.
• Requires sitting for extended periods of time at a computer, keying and reading content.
• Will be required to stand, reach, bend, twist, squat, and move about freely in an office environment. May need to be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Able to use office equipment such as phone, copier, printer, etc.

Benefits and Compensation

• $74,000-$86,000 per year (depending on experience and qualifications)
• Additional compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 hours weekly (paid quarterly)
• Medical (HSA with employer contributions), dental and vision
• Company paid life and AD&D insurance
• Company funded ORCA card
• PTO (15 days starting)
• 8 paid national holidays (including 1 floating holiday)
• 401(k) matching
• Annual bonuses and profit sharing (at company discretion)

Coughlin Porter Lundeen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.