Structural Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Firm Background

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 118, we serve clients across Oregon and southwestern Washington from our offices in Portland, Salem, and Bend, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington.

We Offer :

Our culture is one of dedicated individuals who take our clients’ needs seriously while having fun. We support our teammates’ aspirations and provide the opportunity to achieve professional and personal goals. We are respectful of individuals’ personal lives and strive for an efficient and effective work life balance. It is because of this our employees have distinguished us with both national and regional awards for one of the Best Firms to Work For .

What We Are Seeking :

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, having a high level of attention to detail, and have excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities :

• Perform engineer-of-record design computations and code checks and develop contract plans and documents for structural projects including retaining walls, foundations for pre- manufactured / engineered structures; and all types of buildings as well as structural steel, and masonry in accordance with the building code adopted by the local jurisdiction.
• Assist project managers in developing scopes of work, proposals and budgets for transportation projects and tasks.
• Perform and prepare structural calculations for submittal to permitting agencies.
• Actively participate in structural QA / QC.
• Perform feasibility studies / layout work and analysis of structures.
• Provide input to make decisions on selection of cost-efficient structural systems.
• Maintain client relationships to ensure satisfaction and effectively communicate with all disciplines, agencies, and authorities involved in projects.
• Provide oversight and resolution of issues during construction phase work.
• Interacts with clients and / or coordinates detailed phases of engineering work on projects.

Education, Experience & Qualifications :

Our Benefits :

We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits which include :

Interested?

Please Resume and Cover Letter.

HHPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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