Structural Engineer

Join to apply for the Structural Engineer role at Harper Houf Peterson Righellis Inc.

Base pay: $32.09/hr – $40.86/hr your actual pay will be based on skills and experience.

Founded in Portland, Oregon in 1990, Harper Houf Peterson Righellis Inc. (HHPR) is a firm of engineers, planners, landscape architects, surveyors, and natural resources scientists who provide integrated services for transportation, utility, and water infrastructure; public/private site development, and recreational parks and trails facilities. With a staff of 115, we serve clients across Oregon and southwestern Washington from our offices in Portland, Salem, Eugene, Bend, and Vancouver.

An experienced Structural Engineer for our Portland, Oregon office with 2–5 years of structural design experience. The candidate will need to respond effectively to multiple deadlines, have a high level of attention to detail, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Perform engineer‑of‑record design computations and code checks and develop contract plans and documents for structural projects for all types of buildings in accordance with the local building code.
• Assist project managers in developing scopes of work, proposals and budgets for transportation projects and tasks.
• Prepare structural calculations for permitting agencies.
• Participate in structural QA/QC.
• Conduct feasibility studies and analysis of structures.
• Provide input to select cost‑efficient structural systems.
• Maintain client relationships and communicate with all disciplines, agencies and authorities.
• Oversee and resolve issues during construction phase work.
• Coordinate detailed phases of engineering work on projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a structural emphasis preferred.
• Minimum of 2+ years in structural engineering.
• Professional engineer license or soon to be licensed in Oregon.
• Desire to gain Structural Engineering License in the future.
• Familiarity with applicable building codes and standards.
• Knowledge of structural design software required;
  AutoCAD and Revit desirable.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

• Generous employer‑paid 401(k) contributions.
• 100% company‑paid health, dental, vision and alternative care premiums for employee and dependents.
• Company‑paid long‑term disability and life insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick and holiday time.
• Supplemental insurance benefits.
• Wellness and fitness benefits.
• Public transportation reimbursement.
• Company‑paid professional license and association fees.
• Employee engagement, celebrations and events throughout the year.
• Opportunity for company stock ownership.

Please submit a resume and cover letter. Direct applicants only; we are not accepting agency submissions.

HHPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics.