Senior Professional Engineer, Structural
About The Position
Join TKDA's growing Facilities Engineering team in Seattle and help shape the structures that support communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. As an employee-owned firm, we believe great projects start with great people. You'll collaborate with architects, engineers, and designers across multiple disciplines to deliver meaningful facilities projects from concept through construction. Whether you're looking to deepen your technical expertise, take on larger project responsibilities, or develop your project management skills, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact while working alongside a collaborative and experienced team. Our Seattle team recently moved into a newly renovated office near Pike Place Market, offering a vibrant workspace in the heart of downtown.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Structural Engineer (SE) license, or the ability and commitment to obtain Washington SE licensure within one year of hire.
- Five or more years of structural design experience supporting facilities projects.
- Experience designing steel, concrete, masonry, and precast structural systems.
- Proficiency with structural analysis software such as RISA-3D and/or RAM Structural System.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
- Experience collaborating with multi-discipline engineering and architectural teams throughout project delivery.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, contractors, and project team members.
- Ability to travel up to 10% for project meetings, site visits, and construction observation activities.
- All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship needs or requirements. TKDA does not sponsor any type of employment visas, including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT/CPT, TN, or other work authorization programs.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer registration in multiple states.
- Structural Engineer (SE) licensure in Washington, Oregon, and/or California.
- Experience managing projects and coordinating client relationships.
- Experience preparing fee proposals and responding to RFPs.
Responsibilities
- Design structural systems for a variety of facilities projects across the Pacific Northwest.
- Prepare structural calculations, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Develop detailed drawings and models using AutoCAD and Revit.
- Coordinate with multi-discipline project teams to ensure integrated, high-quality designs.
- Participate in model reviews and clash detection efforts.
- Conduct occasional site visits and field verifications of existing structures.
- Perform condition assessments and support construction observation activities.
- Build relationships with clients, project teams, and contractors throughout project delivery.
- Lead or support structural-only and multi-discipline projects from planning and design through construction administration.
- Continue developing your technical leadership and project management skills.
Benefits
- Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
- Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses
- HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan
- 401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals
- ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits
- Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
