Staff Engineer III – Structural; PE

Salary Range: $100,000 - $139,000 (USD) Annually

PACE Engineers, A Verdantas Company
, is a Pacific Northwest engineering firm providing civil and structural engineering, planning, surveying, and construction management services from offices in Washington and Oregon. We are recognized for our expertise, passion, and commitment to clients and communities.

As a Verdantas Company
, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through cutting‑edge technology and a genuine commitment to people. With over 2,000 experts across 90+ offices, we deliver smart, data‑driven solutions that help shape a more sustainable future.

We are currently seeking to add a
Staff Engineer III or IV to our Structural team
.

Our structural team provides structural evaluation, design, and construction phase services to private and public‑sector clients. We ensure that structures do not deflect, rotate, vibrate excessively, or collapse and that they remain stable and secure throughout their use.

We have two goals: design a structure so it fulfills a specific purpose while remaining safe, economical, and functioning throughout its intended lifetime, and value our clients’ schedules and budgets through open and honest communication and internal practices that simplify the process.

Typical projects for our structural team include:

• Commercial/Industrial/Manufacturing Non‑Building Structures
• Mixed‑Use Building structures
• Bridge and Transportation Structures
• Construction Support for Contractors and Owners
• Energy
• Condition Evaluations
• Seismic Evaluations
• Structural Observation
• Vulnerability Studies
• Telecommunications
• Vaults, Walls, and Tanks
• Water/Wastewater Structures

• Coordinate multiple projects and work with staff and sub‑consultants.
• Coordinate and manage client requests and needs.
• Apply technical knowledge of structural engineering principles.
• Serve as a technical advisor to other staff.
• Review design and production deliverables ensuring industry standard of care and compliance with PACE standards and policies.
• Provide mentoring to new engineers.
• Support proposal and business development efforts.

• Bachelor of Science – Civil Engineering
• Masters in Structural a plus
• Oregon State PE required or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Washington State PE required or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Oregon/Washington State SE preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Eight or more years of experience in Civil/Structural Engineering

• Mechanical/Electrical Support structures
• Building Shells
• Two years of project management of small projects a plus
• The ability to communicate and effectively participate as part of an engineering team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated team leadership and supervisory skills
• Demonstrated business development and client management experience
• Team Player
• Help build positive and collaborative relationships

• 401(k) with up to 3.5% company match
• Paid time off, holidays, and wellness programs
• Short & long‑term disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• Culture that supports belonging, equity, and inclusion

PACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.