Structural Design Engineer

Job Title: Structural Design Engineer Job Description
We are seeking a motivated Structural Design Engineer with at least four years of professional experience to join a growing, highly collaborative engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to the structural design and analysis of a wide variety of projects and support efforts from early concept through construction administration. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, gain exposure to diverse project types, and benefit from mentorship by experienced structural engineers. This position offers strong opportunities for professional growth within a respected engineering practice that values learning, collaboration, and long-term career development.
Responsibilities
- Perform structural design and analysis for a broad range of projects, including commercial buildings, educational facilities, mixed-use developments, transportation structures, industrial facilities, seismic retrofits, and specialty structures.
- Develop structural calculations, models, and design documents for steel, concrete, timber/wood, and masonry structures in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
- Prepare, review, and coordinate structural drawings and details using Revit and AutoCAD, ensuring accuracy, constructability, and alignment with project requirements.
- Apply structural engineering principles to evaluate loads, perform stress analysis, and design structural systems that are safe, efficient, and economical.
- Collaborate closely with architects, civil engineers, and other disciplines throughout all project phases, from concept design through construction administration.
- Participate in construction administration activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and addressing field issues related to structural design.
- Ensure designs comply with IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, NDS, and other applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
- Contribute to the design of a wide variety of project types, ranging from retaining walls to new-build multifamily projects, in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Engage in weekly learning lunches and internal knowledge-sharing sessions to solve engineering problems and support ongoing professional development.
- Communicate clearly in written reports and verbal discussions with internal teams, clients, and other project stakeholders.
- Support and mentor less experienced engineers and team members by sharing technical knowledge and best practices as appropriate.
- Participate in a collaborative team culture that values continuous improvement, feedback, and opportunities for long-term partnership.
Essential Skills
- Minimum of 4 years of structural engineering experience.
- Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
- Actively working toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or recently licensed as a PE.
- Experience designing structures utilizing steel, concrete, timber/wood, and masonry.
- Proficiency in structural design and structural analysis, including preparation of structural calculations and stress analysis.
- Ability to apply and interpret IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, NDS, and other relevant design standards.
- Experience with Revit for structural modeling and documentation.
- Experience with AutoCAD for structural drawings and coordination.
- Strong written communication skills for reports, documentation, and correspondence.
- Strong verbal communication skills for collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
- Demonstrated structural engineering design experience in commercial, industrial, residential, or similar building projects.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working in a high-volume project environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Familiarity with structural steel design, concrete design, wood structure design, and masonry design in a consulting environment.
- Experience with seismic retrofits and specialty structures.
- Interest in long-term career growth, including the potential for partnership opportunities.
- Enthusiasm for ongoing learning, participation in learning lunches, and engagement in continuous professional development.
- Comfort working with teams licensed across multiple states and supporting projects throughout the United States.
- Interest in contributing to a culture that values collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mentorship.
Work Environment
You will join a well-established structural engineering team that has served the Portland area for over 40 years and is licensed in 45 states. The team includes approximately 26 engineers, six of whom are partners, and completes 1,5002,000 projects per year, ranging from retaining walls to new-build multifamily developments. The work environment is fast-paced and project types are highly diverse, spanning commercial, industrial, residential, educational, mixed-use, transportation, seismic retrofit, and specialty structures across the United States. The office is located near Washington Square Mall in a modern, comfortable setting. The culture emphasizes collaboration, a love of learning, and open knowledge sharing. Weekly learning lunches bring the team together to solve engineering problems and mentor less experienced staff, while regular team outings and quarterly employee events foster a strong sense of community. Hybrid work options are available: engineers with at least two years of experience may work from home one day per week, and licensed PEs may work from home two days per week, with employees selecting their regular remote days. The organization offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and hospital insurance (depending on consulting or direct status), a 401(k) plan, paid time off (two weeks PTO plus one week sick), 7.5 paid holidays (including a half day on Christmas Eve when it falls on a weekday), discretionary bi-yearly bonuses based on firm profitability, access to Udemy for upskilling, career advising and career mapping resources, a 360-degree feedback cycle with quarterly performance reviews, and clear pathways toward partnership. The environment is professional yet supportive, with all team members treated as valued contributors to the firms long-term success.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tigard, OR.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $85.00 - $100000.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Tigard,OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2026. About Actalent

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