Structural Engineer
Qualified Recruiter, LLC - Portland, OR
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Minimum QualificationsBachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, with an emphasis in Structural EngineeringProfessional Engineer License (PE/PEng)Minimum of 10 years of experience in structural engineeringProficient with US building codes including IBC, ASCE 7, ACI and AISCProficient with Structural Engineering analysis software, Navisworks and BluebeamProficient with designing and analyzing traditional steel and concrete structuresExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong interpersonal skillsDuties and ResponsibilitiesWith little or no supervision, competently perform all conventional aspects of Structural Engineering analysis and designPlan and conduct work requiring judgement in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteriaExercise sound engineering judgement and problem-solving skills, not hesitating to reach out to others for guidance or confirmation when questions arisePossess strong knowledge of principles and practices of lateral analysis and design (wind and seismic), including ability to apply required provisions of the building codeExhibit a high level of attention to detail and quality controlCommitted to checking your own work, reaching out to peers and seniors for guidance when questions arisePerform calculation checking of other engineers' workTake responsibility for managing workload, make and keep commitments, and take full ownership of assigned workTake complete ownership of your portion of the structural scope, reliably working to meet schedule, budget, and quality requirementsYou may be given tasks with ill-defined conditions of satisfaction, in which case you will be expected to take the initiative to determine what is needed to meet the project and client needsClearly define your own scope and forecast level of effort needed to complete that scopeBe ready to identify scope change and escalate it to your Structural Lead or Project ManagerRecognize when help is needed, reaching out to peers and senior engineers for guidanceWork in a timely, accurate, and cost-effective manner with strong attention to detailDeveloping leadership skillsProvide technical guidance, coaching, and/or mentorship to designers/drafters and less experienced engineersBe proactive in advancing workflows, systems, and tools within the structural discipline; embrace emerging technologies
Created: 2026-05-08