Structural Project Engineer
Listed on 2026-05-23
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Engineering
Structural Engineer, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer, Building Services Engineer
Description
Why DOWL?
DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you’re valued, we support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.
Bridges and Structures
With thousands of projects under our belt, we're proud to be a regional leader in heavy, unoccupied civil structures such as water reservoirs, pump stations, bridges, port and marine facilities and other significant concrete, masonry, steel and timber structures. Our proven approach provides clients with creative, efficient solutions. Our structural design team offers decades of experience in both new and existing construction, specializing in public infrastructure and industrial structures.
If you are inspired to engineer structures that have significant impact on the communities we live and work in, we’d love you to be a part of our team!
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.
To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Software- Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
- Basic understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D CAD software.
- Advanced understanding of structural analysis software (RISA, ENERCALC, SAP
2000, 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
- Leads design efforts as engineer-of-record on a variety of projects
- Leads complex technical reports
- Reviews technical memorandums and engineering reports
- Mentors other people 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.
Project Delivery- 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
- Advanced understanding of multi-discipline project delivery
- Actively mentors others
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