Structural Engineer

Harris Group is seeking a Structural Engineer with extensive analysis and design experience on large and small industrial manufacturing projects. This position can be based in Portland, OR. The Structural Engineer will be part of an engineering team providing technical support and structural design for steel structures, concrete foundations, and equipment support systems.

This position provides the opportunity to be involved in various projects throughout North America, act as client liaison, and contribute to regional marketing/Business Development efforts. You will have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team focused on growing, not only your technical skills, but Harris Group's business.

What We Can Offer You

• Variety of project types: Semiconductor, Advanced Manufacturing, Life Science, Biofuels, Chemical Plants, and Aerospace and Ports Facilities

• Work on multi-disciplinary teams, collaborating with engineers and architects from all engineering disciplines.

• Ownership in Harris Group with line of sight to yours and overall company successes.

• Training & Education Assistance to support your career goals.

• A passionate team and collaborative environment focused on excellence in delivery.

The Responsibilities

• Perform seismic evaluations and analyses of both new and existing structures.

• Understand and practice client-focused design service values and continuous focus on quality.

• Research, plan, and design code compliant structural solutions that often require novel concepts and approaches within a multi-discipline team to meet project expectations (technical, operational, aesthetic, construction) for a wide range of industrial facilities, often with client requirements that exceed typical code minimums.

• Estimate and manage effort required by self and others to accomplish structural design work within project constraints (scope, quality, schedule, budget).

• Coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines and support construction activities to ensure successful project execution.

• Represent Harris Group at client meetings, communications, and industry peers.

• Ability and willingness to travel to an off-site location and/or accept client site assignments when required.

• Ability to recognize construction means and methods and integrate constructability into creative design concepts when working within operating facilities with minimal affects to production.

• Depending on experience level and project requirements, supervise, lead. and mentor younger engineers and designers.

The Requirements

B.S. in ABET accredited Civil or Structural Engineering program with 4+ years of relevant experience. NCEES record preferred.

• Licensed Professional Engineer Civil branch (PE civil) or licensed Professional Structural Engineer (SE) in one or more of the following states: Washington, Oregon, California, Colorado or South Carolina. Ability and desire to sit for the 16-hour NCEES SE exam within two years, if not currently licensed as an SE.
• Advanced structural engineering knowledge and ability to apply structural engineering techniques commonly used in industrial capital projects.
• Conduct detail calculations of loads, pressures, stresses and strains of structural components and document results with supporting design basis information.
• Communicate structural design solutions through drawings, specifications, computer models, and other design and construction documents. Ability to proficiently identify, interpret and apply relevant codes and standards to engineering designs, including: IBC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, and jurisdiction specific codes.
• Ability to proficiently apply analysis software including RISA3D. STAAD, Enercalc, and FEA.
• Ability to use drafting software including AutoCAD and Revit for engineering design, quality control and drawing revisions.
• Ability to use basic office software including Bluebeam and MS products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understand how to work with set budgets and deadlines for structural engineering tasks while maintaining a high level of quality.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $90,000-$130,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
• Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), PTO & paid holidays.
• Harris Group is proud to be an employee-owned company; the ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) provides an exciting employee wealth building opportunities of our employees.

Equal Opportunity

Harris Group provides a competitive compensation and benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Drug Free Workplace

Harris Group, Inc. is a 100% drug free workplace. For the safety of our employees, customers, and our customer's facilities, we do a pre-employment drug test and may require random testing to meet specific client needs. Please note that Marijuana, even if prescribed by a physician OR allowed under a state law regulating Marijuana, remains illegal under federal law and is against Harris Group's policy.

We look forward to receiving your resume!