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Senior Structural Engineer
Location: Richland, WA
Columbia Energy & Environmental Services, an established small business headquartered in Richland, WA, provides full-service engineering, design, fabrication, instrumentation & controls, and technology development.
We are currently seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our team. This role offers opportunities for career advancement, including serving as a design engineer on design/build/test projects, technical lead, project engineer, and project manager.
Job Responsibilities & Duties:
- Identify, evaluate, and test innovative design solutions for projects related to nuclear and hazardous waste remediation, equipment installation and support, chemical processing, and commercial development.
- Perform structural design and analysis in compliance with established codes and standards (e.g., AISC, ASCE, ACI, IBC).
- Design lifting fixtures and tooling to support fabrication.
- Conduct structural calculations to verify equipment design and installations meet specified load combinations and contract requirements.
- Provide support for multiple simultaneous projects and cross-functional teams.
- Collaborate with designers to produce detailed design drawings.
- Develop test plans and procedures, supporting system testing and validation.
- Maintain configuration control of baseline drawings and documents.
- Effectively communicate task status, progress, and technical challenges, ensuring project deadlines are met.
- Conduct project reviews to ensure compliance with fundamental design requirements.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an ABET-accredited university.
- Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience in structural engineering.
Preferred Qualifications & Attributes:
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
- Experience with IBC, AISC, ACI standards and their application.
- Department of Energy (DOE) experience.
- Proficiency in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software such as Ansys or RISA-3D.
- Self-starter with the ability to prioritize project needs and meet delivery schedules.
- Strong ability to plan work activities and accurately estimate task durations.
- Proven ability to produce high-quality design deliverables.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
- Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership in work.
- Willingness to embrace new challenges, expand technical skills, and contribute to project teams.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Columbia Energy & Environmental Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
Salary : $90 - $140
