DOWL-posted 2 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Lake Oswego, OR

The Bridge and Structures Project Engineer 2 is responsible for leading the structural design and analysis efforts on a variety of engineering projects. The person in this position must be licensed to serve as engineer-of-record on assigned projects in the state of primary practice or should be licensed in a different state with the ability to get the required license within 6 months of hire. The person in this position should show a strong working knowledge in AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications; and/or the International Building Code and ASCE 7: Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures. The person in this position should be able to quickly learn and apply other design codes as needed. The person in this position is expected to demonstrate a high level of expertise related to structural engineering and provide leadership and guidance to less experienced team members as necessary. This position requires a willingness and ability to identify and lead resolution of interdisciplinary design issues.

  • Independently analyze very complex structures
  • Actively mentor others
  • Writes clear internal communications (emails, meeting minutes, etc.)
  • Performs complex structural design tasks independently
  • Independently checks basic designs
  • Provides unique solutions to complex challenges
  • Expert understanding of technical writing
  • Prepares simple memos
  • Divides complex projects into manageable tasks
  • Leads design efforts as engineer-of-record on a variety of projects
  • Leads complex technical reports
  • Conducts senior review of memos, technical reports, and proposals
  • Mentors others on design tasks
  • Leads internal mentoring sessions
  • Contributes to proposals
  • Demonstrates expertise via presenting at conferences or publishing articles
  • Leads large structural design teams (3-5 people) to complete structural tasks.
  • Structures lead overseeing delivery of structures work on small to moderate multi-discipline projects.
  • Actively mentors others.
  • Prepares structural calculations and cost estimates independently
  • Creates CAD markups
  • Writes technical specifications and develops contract plans independently
  • Assembles structural calculation books
  • Oversees file management
  • Advanced understanding of multi-discipline project delivery
  • Actively mentor others and mentors CAD staff in plan development
  • Improves or develops internal processes (e.g., checklists)
  • Advanced understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets (i.e., estimate schedule for complex tasks); Able to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort.
  • Able to consistently meet budget and schedule expectations on projects.
  • Develops budgets and schedules for complex projects.
  • Breaks down complex projects into logical tasks.
  • Able to prioritize multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget.
  • Mentors others on above.
  • Expert understanding of standard design codes.
  • Understands limitations of design codes.
  • Understands when deviation from design codes is appropriate.
  • Actively mentors others in design code deviations and interpretation.
  • Answers questions and resolves issues related to individual design tasks.
  • Resolves project issues on moderate to complex projects.
  • Present solutions on complex projects; comfortable leading client meetings.
  • Consistently uses appropriate communication tools (e.g., email versus phone) and understand appropriate messaging.
  • Understands legal risks.
  • Develops concepts for pursuits.
  • Participates in project interviews.
  • Actively mentor others on above.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Oversees team operations and the daily workflow of the team
  • Organizes workflow and ensures that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks
  • Recruits and hires new employees
  • Implements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staff
  • Communicates information from leadership to employees and vice versa
  • Monitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching
  • Sets goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision and communicates them to employees
  • Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
  • Decides on reward and promotion based on performance
  • Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy
  • Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred
  • Years of experience required: 10 years
  • Years of experience required with advanced degree: 9 years
  • PE required; SE preferred (SE required where available in state of residence in area of primary practice)
  • Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver’s license is required to support legitimate business purposes
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