Mid-Level Structural Engineer

Kleinschmidt has a full-time opening for a Structural Engineer to perform technical design and support hydroelectric, fisheries, and water resources projects out of Portland, Oregon or Redmond, Washington office, with opportunity to serve in technical structural lead and project management roles based on experience. Our flexibility and core value of relationships allow us to offer employees the opportunity to work in an office or a hybrid arrangement. This position requires two days in-office.

Salary: $82,000-$130,000/year (based on experience)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (concentration in Structural Engineering).
• Licensed Professional Engineer or able to obtain an engineering license within a year.
• 3-10 years of experience in Structural Engineering.
• Knowledge of standards and codes applicable to the structural engineering discipline.
• Ability to independently perform analysis and design of concrete and steel structures and develop design drawings packages and technical specifications.
• Ability to function and show flexibility on project teams to complete a diverse range of tasks and manage priorities of self and others in complex, demanding situations.
• Possess excellent problem-solving skills and oral and written communication skills for internal and external communication, proposal writing and technical memos.
• Experience with coordinating with multi-disciplines and junior and/or senior staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with design and construction of hydroelectric, fisheries related, or water resource projects.
• Experience in management of staff, projects, and client relationships.
• Experience with the field support of construction projects.
• Specialty experience within the structural engineering discipline, such as seismic design, finite element modeling (RISA 3D or SAP2000), AutoCAD, Revit.
• Familiarity with regulatory and permitting processes.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess permanent authorization to work in the United States and able to acquire authorization to work in Canada.
• Must be willing to travel and possess a valid driver's license.

Discover Your Future at Kleinschmidt

At Kleinschmidt, we combine engineering expertise, regulatory know-how, and scientific skills to tackle the most challenging projects in renewable energy, water resources, and the natural environment. With over 50 years of experience, we stand out as one of North America's premier employee-owned consulting firms specializing in hydropower.

Our team thrives on passion and engagement, continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation and creativity. At Kleinschmidt, you'll find a vibrant community of professionals eager to share knowledge and help you achieve your career goals. We place technical excellence at the core of what we do, fostering an environment that prioritizes continuous learning and professional development. Join us and turn your potential into impactful solutions that define the future of our planet.

Our Process

Kleinschmidt strives to provide a great candidate experience. After careful review of resumes, we will notify those we are interested in interviewing. We may ask for more details with an initial screening. Our process normally involves two interviews. The top candidate will then be asked to provide 2-3 references and offered a benefits call, a unique step in our process where we describe our full benefits package. The final step is an offer sent via email.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Program
• Comprehensive medical/dental/vision package
• 401(k) with 4% employer match and 100% immediate vesting
• 10 Paid Floating Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Ownership

Kleinschmidt is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is our company policy and culture to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, disability status, national origin, veteran status, and all other dimensions of diversity.