Senior Structural Engineer - Buildings

Colliers Engineering & Design • Portland, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Senior Buildings Structural Engineer for their Structural Engineering team in Portland, OR. The role involves designing structural systems for buildings, foundations, and earth retention structures for new construction, additions, and renovations using materials such as steel, timber, reinforced concrete, or masonry. The company focuses on ensuring designs meet safety standards, functional requirements, and enhance the health, welfare, safety, and comfort of building occupants. Projects include new buildings, renovations, and re-purposing, with an emphasis on cost-effectiveness and sustainability. The position requires streamlined coordination with other in-house services for a complete engineering package covering all phases of structural design and construction, including feasibility studies, scope and condition assessment, code compliance review, static/dynamic load analyses, drawing preparation, bidding services, and construction administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited University.
• P.E. required.
• 10+ years of professional structural engineering experience required.
• AutoCAD proficiency required.
• Proficient in Revit required.
• Possess an intermediate to advanced understanding of structural design software such RISA, RAM, TEKLA, TEDDS, SAFE, PROFIS, etc. with a willingness to learn and adapt to new software.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to new software and client needs.
• Understanding of steel, concrete, masonry, and wood design principles.
• Knowledge of current building and material design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE7, AISC360, ACI318, ACI 530 or NDS.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Able to work independently and also collaboratively on a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Mass timber experience or desire to learn preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations with the aid of computer software, spreadsheets, and hand calculations.
• Create structural design plans and details in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Coach and Mentor more junior staff.
• Perform site visits, make observations of ongoing construction progress, and survey the structural components of existing buildings.
• Coordinate with architects, owners, and other engineering disciplines.
• Review shop drawings and respond to RFI’s.
• Perform QA/QC related tasks.

Benefits

• company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid pregnancy disability leave
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• a company-matched 401(k)/Roth
• paid time off that includes parental and military leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuses
• a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
• reimbursement for education
• a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
• mentorship program
• wellness program
• Women’s Organization
• ongoing philanthropic opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior