Entry-Level Structural Engineer

Power Engineers - Portland, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Portland, OR

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

POWER Engineers is seeking an Entry-Level Structural Engineer to join the Power Delivery Substation Department in Portland, Oregon. This role involves supporting the department in achieving its goals while maintaining high-quality standards and promoting teamwork. The engineer will engage in various aspects of structural design for substations, ensuring compliance with structural codes and client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Engage in all aspects of structural design for substations, including permitting support, preparation of structural drawings, and steel and foundation design.
• Develop structural construction specifications, cost estimates, engineering proposals, and project schedules.
• Understand and apply structural code requirements.
• Prepare calculation packages to meet client and jurisdictional standards.
• Support substation design and physical layout.
• Occasional travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) from an accredited university.
• Familiarity with structural analysis, concrete design, steel design, soil mechanics, and foundation design.
• Strong command of the English language with effective written and oral communication skills for collaboration with internal teams and external clients.
• Legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship.

Nice-to-haves

• 3+ months of relevant engineering design or drafting experience, could be on an internship or co-op basis.
• Ability to perform calculations for sizing steel members and concrete foundations.
• Experience with RISA or STAAD structural analysis design software.
• Familiarity with L-Pile foundation analysis software.
• Engineer In Training certificate (EIT) or passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• New Dads and Moms Benefit program
• Fertility Benefits
• Gender affirming care