Structural Engineer

HDR is looking for a Structural PE (entry‑level) to support our growing Building Engineering Services team in Oregon and SW Washington. The position is based in either the Vancouver, WA or Portland, OR office, with opportunities to work with a wider team across the region.

In this position, you will gain exposure to a variety of projects including industrial facilities, substations, waterfront facilities, water treatment plants, fish hatcheries, and hydroelectric projects. You will work with structural materials such as steel, reinforced concrete, and reinforced masonry. Projects range in size and scope from small structure repair and maintenance projects to complete ground‑up designs of new facilities.

• Work independently on medium to large size projects, coordinating across disciplines.
• Monitor assigned scope and budget.
• Review work performed by junior staff.
• Give direction to clerical and technical personnel as needed.
• Provide guidance to junior staff on review of shop drawings and other technical submittals.
• Answer contractor RFIs.
• Perform condition assessments on existing structures or other site visits to field verify existing information.
• Perform site visits during project scoping, including direct interaction with client representatives.
• Assist more senior staff in developing scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Perform structural observations during construction and provide on‑site engineering support during construction when required.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or BS degree in Architectural Engineering; structural emphasis.
• A minimum of 3 years structural engineer experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (Example:
  Professional Engineer (PE) or P.Eng license).
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• Strong commitment to being an active participant in an employee‑owned culture is a must.

Primary Location
:
Vancouver, WA or Portland, OR

Schedule
:
Full‑time

Employee Status
:
Regular

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.