Structural Staff Engineer

Coughlin Porter Lundeen; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (HSA with employer contrib.)

Dental and vision

Company paid life and AD&D insurance

Company funded ORCA card

PTO (15 days starting)

8 paid national holidays

401(k) matching

Annual bonuses and profit sharing

Job summary

Coughlin Porter Lundeen is seeking a structural staff engineer in Seattle to design and prepare construction documents across diverse project types. You will lead in-house design teams and work directly with clients, contributing to project management from design through construction.

The role requires 0–4 years of structural design experience, EIT licensure, and strong communication skills in English. Travel and local driving are part of the expected duties.

Qualifications

• BSCE or MSCE degree (MSCE Preferred).
• 0-4 years structural design experience.
• Licensure: EIT required.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to prioritize, manage time and projects, and multi-task in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Works effectively as part of a project team.
• Fluency in English with strong verbal and written skills.
• Ability to drive locally and travel domestically as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare construction documents for diverse project types.
• Lead in-house design teams and collaborate with clients.
• Engage in project management from design through construction.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

BSCE or MSCE degree

MSCE preferred

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• BSCE or MSCE degree (MSCE Preferred)
• 0-4 years structural design experience
• Licensure: EIT required
• Requires effective interpersonal and communication 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 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.
• Ability to drive locally and travel domestically as needed.

Benefits and Compensation

• $85,000-$100,000 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
• 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.