Structural Project Engineer

DOWL•Lake Oswego, OR

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bring your structural expertise to a leadership role as a Structural Project Engineer, where you'll take charge of design and analysis on impactful engineering projects. In this position, you'll serve as engineer-of-record and apply your strong knowledge of the International Building Code and ASCE 7 standards to deliver high-quality, code-compliant solutions. You'll play a key role in mentoring junior staff while also collaborating with seasoned professionals to continually grow your expertise. If you're a licensed Professional Engineer—either in your primary state of practice or able to obtain licensure within six months—and you're ready to lead with confidence, contribute to complex infrastructure, and expand your influence in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply. Licensure as a Structural Engineer is preferred but not required. This position can be based out of our Billings, Bozeman, Lake Oswego, or Eugene office locations.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required (i.e. Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering)
Years of experience required: 6 years
Years of experience required with advanced degree (Master’s or PhD): 5 years
PE required
Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver’s license is required to support legitimate business purposes.
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
Basic understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D CAD software.
Advanced understanding of structural analysis software (RISA, ENERCALC, SAP2000, L-Pile, PYWall)
Independently model complex structures for vertical and lateral (wind and seismic) loads using multi-model and non-linear methods.
Solid understanding of structural engineering fundamentals
Expert familiarity with governing codes for steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structural design.
Independently perform seismic analysis and design on Risk Category III and IV steel, concrete, masonry and wood structures following ASCE-7 requirements.
Writes clear internal and external communications (emails, meeting minutes, etc.)
Performs complex structural design tasks independently
Independently checks structural designs performed by other engineers
Expert understanding of technical writing
Prepares technical memorandums
Divides complex projects into manageable tasks

Nice To Haves

SE preferred

Responsibilities

Leads design efforts as engineer-of-record on a variety of projects
Leads complex technical reports
Reviews technical memorandums and engineering reports
Mentors others on engineering design tasks
Contributes to project proposals
Leads structural design teams (3-5 people) to complete structural tasks.
Structures lead overseeing delivery of structures work on multi-discipline projects.
Prepares structural calculations and cost estimates independently
Creates CAD markups of structural details
Writes technical specifications and develops contract plans independently.
Assembles structural calculation books
Oversees file management
Advanced understanding of multi-discipline project delivery
Actively mentors others
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 tasks.
Breaks down complex projects into logical tasks.
Mentors others on above.
Able to prioritize multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget.
Expert understanding of standard design codes. Actively mentors others on interpreting design codes.
Understands limitations of design codes.
Answers questions and resolves issues related to individual design tasks.
Resolves project issues on moderate to complex projects.
Interacts with clients in project meetings.
Consistently uses appropriate communication tools and understands appropriate messaging.
Understands legal risks.
Performs advanced levels of technical work on large, complex projects as a trusted technical member of the Market Sector.
Operates with a high level of autonomy.
Reviews the work of others.
May perform some project management tasks.
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