Sr. Structural Engineer; Healthcare & Education

Job Description

One of the most awarded global A&D firms in Seattle, WA is currently hiring for a Sr. Structural Engineer. The company has a strong backlog of projects and has won several major healthcare projects.

Can sit out of Seattle, WA;
Los Angeles, CA; or San Francisco, CA.

$125,000 – $160,000 per year.

Hybrid:
Tuesday–Thursday on site;
Monday & Friday remote.

• Lead structural engineering design and delivery for large and complex building projects from concept through construction administration and commissioning.
• Manage and mentor structural engineering staff on projects, providing oversight, guidance, and technical leadership.
• Support project planning efforts including manpower forecasting, project communication, deliverable coordination, and budget input.
• Develop and refine design standards, typical details, specifications, and documentation practices.
• Coordinate with BIM teams to improve Revit workflows, standards, and tools that support project delivery.
• Review and provide input on other engineers’ work to maintain quality and consistency across deliverables.
• Collaborate closely with architects and multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated design solutions.
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to technical discussions, design strategy, and project planning.
• Perform site visits and field reviews to assess quality, construction progress, and compliance with design intent.
• Support business development efforts as needed, including technical write-ups, project pursuits, and fee input.

• 10–15 years of experience in building structural design.
• Experience delivering large‑scale projects ($100M – $1B+).
• Experience with building projects in healthcare, education, large‑scale commercial, institutional, etc.
• Structural Engineer (SE) license (highly preferred).
• Experience overseeing and mentoring multiple engineers and project teams (5+ people).
• Technical oversight: reviews analysis models (ETABS/SAP/SAFE) and drives design quality (not doing day‑to‑day modeling).
• Seismic expertise: applies advanced seismic design through construction (critical for West Coast work).
• High‑level design judgment: makes final engineering calls on complex systems (not just executing or reviewing).
• Software:
  Revit, ETABS, SAFE, SAP
  2000 (Bentley is a plus).
• Revit experience required.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plans
• Discretionary bonuses
• Paid time off (PTO) and parental leave
• Flexible work schedule with remote options on Mondays and Fridays
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Employee discounts on entertainment and family services

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.

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