Senior Structural Engineer

Columbia Energy • Richland, WA

103d • $90,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Columbia Energy & Environmental Services, headquartered in Richland, WA, is a well-established small business with a strong track record of delivering comprehensive solutions in engineering, design, fabrication, instrumentation and controls, and other specialized services. With expertise in fixed-price design/build/test projects, we serve both federal and commercial clients, consistently delivering high-quality results through innovation and technical precision. Our collaborative and experienced team is committed to providing practical, client-focused solutions tailored to address a wide range of challenges. Recently, we expanded our operations to Idaho Falls, ID, reflecting our ongoing growth and dedication to broadening our capabilities. We take pride in maintaining a strong reputation for quality and integrity while ensuring compliance with rigorous industry standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering (ABET-accredited) or higher.
• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated structural engineering experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or actively working toward licensure.
• Proficiency in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software such as Ansys or RISA-3D.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare design deliverables, resolve review comments, and finalize design packages.
• Strong attention to detail and proven ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize project needs and meet delivery schedules.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain government security clearance (required for federal contract work).

Nice To Haves

• Experience applying IBC, AISC, and ACI standards to engineering projects.
• Department of Energy (DOE) project experience.
• Strong planning skills with ability to accurately estimate task durations.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality design deliverables under tight deadlines.
• Experience supporting nuclear or complex industrial projects.
• Willingness to expand technical skills and contribute to cross-functional project teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and test structural solutions for nuclear and hazardous waste remediation, equipment installation and support, chemical processing, and commercial projects.
• Perform design and analysis in compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., AISC, ASCE, ACI, IBC).
• Conduct structural calculations to verify equipment design and installations meet specified load combinations and contract requirements.
• Design lifting fixtures and tooling to support fabrication.
• Support multiple simultaneous projects and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with designers to produce accurate, detailed design drawings.
• Develop test plans and procedures, supporting system testing and validation.
• Maintain configuration control of baseline drawings and documents.
• Communicate task status, progress, and technical challenges to stakeholders, ensuring project deadlines are met.
• Review project deliverables for compliance with design requirements and standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $90,000 - $140,000, depending on experience.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees