Structural Engineer

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Structural Engineer Project Manager – $88,000 to $105,000/year

Location:

Spokane, WA (remote options available outside the area)

Schedule:

Full-Time

Location:
Must be in the USA, preferably the Western US

Join a respected structural engineering firm with over 60 years of experience serving clients across Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and California. As a Structural Engineer Project Manager, you’ll take the lead on a wide variety of mixed-use and podium projects. This position offers an opportunity to manage complex designs and contribute to a company that values professionalism, independence, and long-term career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural design calculations for gravity and lateral systems.
• Lead the design and documentation of mixed-use and podium projects (steel, wood, and concrete combinations).
• Develop clear, detailed, and accurate construction documents, plans, and details.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and quality assurance.
• Review shop drawings and respond to RFIs during construction.
• Collaborate with project engineers while mentoring and guiding their development.
• Work independently as well as part of a collaborative team on shared projects.
• Maintain proactive communication with internal teams, architects, owners, and project stakeholders.
• Take ownership of projects, leading the technical direction without needing step-by-step guidance.

Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Structural Engineer (S.E.) license required.
• 7+ years of experience in structural design and project management.
• Experience working and coordinating with architects and/or owners.
• Experience in high seismic areas.
• Experience with as many materials as possible: structural steel, masonry, concrete, post-tensioned concrete, wood, and cold-formed steel.
• Project management experience (leading projects independently without managing staff).
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Proficiency in RISA (design software); RAM and Enercalc preferred.
• Knowledge of CAD and Revit is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Demonstrates sound judgment — knows when to ask for help and when to take the lead.
• Dedicated professional seeking a long-term career in structural engineering.

Required Project Experience

• Podium Structures:
  Lead the design of podium projects, typically 1–3 levels of concrete supporting 3–5 levels of wood or cold-formed steel framing above. Experience in podium projects is a strong selling point due to their complexity, including lateral load transfer, high seismic considerations, and mixed-material integration.
• Schools, hospitals, higher education facilities, mixed-use developments, and multi-family residential projects.
• Experience with high-rise, multi-family, or urban infill projects involving podium construction is highly valued.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

This firm values technical excellence, collaboration, and work-life balance. You’ll join a small, experienced team that works together on diverse projects while maintaining flexibility and professional autonomy. Leadership encourages continuous learning, independence, and pride in high-quality work.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $88,000 – $105,000 per year (based on experience)
• 100% company-paid health, life, and disability insurance
• Dependent health insurance available
• Simple IRA with company match
• 7.5 paid holidays + paid PTO that grows with tenure
• Cell phone benefit
• Flexible office hours to support work-life balance