Structural Engineer

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants•Vancouver, WA

29d•$140,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Structural Engineer in our Portland, Oregon office. The right candidate will have experience providing structural consulting services, construction administration with a preferred background in water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The Structural Engineer plays a crucial role in designing and ensuring the structural integrity and life safety of various infrastructure projects such as pump stations, reservoirs, and water and wastewater treatment facilities. You will work closely with other engineers and designers as a part of the Kennedy Jenks Technical Services Team. Lead structural engineering projects in the design of concrete, steel, wood, masonry, and composite construction to deliver structural solutions for projects both large and small. This role will require the preparation of specifications and drawings on projects as it relates to structural engineering. Design and analyze structures such as treatment plant buildings, tanks, clarifiers and other facilities that are a part of the water and wastewater treatment process in high seismic regions. Projects may also include existing structure evaluation. Design and analysis of pump stations including the buildings that house pumps, piping systems and support structures. Lead structural engineering efforts related to engineering services during construction as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Work includes on-site structural observation. Work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide solutions to clients throughout the United States including and supporting municipal agencies and industrial facilities. Use BIM tools to deliver many of these projects, and to provide clients with interactive environments to provide meaningful input on projects from the initial planning stages, through design and construction.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering with Structural Engineering focus.
Minimum 6+ years of experience as a consulting engineer focused on structural design.
Experience working on structural engineering projects from conception to completion. This includes collaboration, design, analysis, and construction phase.
Deep understanding of structural design principles, codes and standards.
Knowledge of AutoCAD and 3D/BIM modeling.
Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) required in the state of Oregon.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in structural engineering for industrial or municipal infrastructure projects.
Experience with RISA 3D, Enercalc, RAM Elements, RAM Structural Systems, and STAAD is preferred.
Experience with Revit is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead structural engineering projects in the design of concrete, steel, wood, masonry, and composite construction to deliver structural solutions for projects both large and small.
Prepare specifications and drawings on projects as it relates to structural engineering.
Design and analyze structures such as treatment plant buildings, tanks, clarifiers and other facilities that are a part of the water and wastewater treatment process in high seismic regions.
Design and analysis of pump stations including the buildings that house pumps, piping systems and support structures.
Lead structural engineering efforts related to engineering services during construction as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Work includes on-site structural observation.
Work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide solutions to clients throughout the United States including and supporting municipal agencies and industrial facilities.
Use BIM tools to deliver many of these projects, and to provide clients with interactive environments to provide meaningful input on projects from the initial planning stages, through design and construction.