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Structural Engineer Project Manager – $88,000 to $105,000/year
Location: Spokane, WA (remote options available outside the area)
Schedule: Full-Time
Location: Must be in the USA, preferably the Western US
Join a respected structural engineering firm with over 60 years of experience serving clients across Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and California. As a Structural Engineer Project Manager, you’ll take the lead on a wide variety of mixed-use and podium projects. This position offers an opportunity to manage complex designs and contribute to a company that values professionalism, independence, and long-term career growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform structural design calculations for gravity and lateral systems.
- Lead the design and documentation of mixed-use and podium projects (steel, wood, and concrete combinations).
- Develop clear, detailed, and accurate construction documents, plans, and details.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and quality assurance.
- Review shop drawings and respond to RFIs during construction.
- Collaborate with project engineers while mentoring and guiding their development.
- Work independently as well as part of a collaborative team on shared projects.
- Maintain proactive communication with internal teams, architects, owners, and project stakeholders.
- Take ownership of projects, leading the technical direction without needing step-by-step guidance.
Qualifications / Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Structural Engineer (S.E.) license required.
- 7+ years of experience in structural design and project management.
- Experience working and coordinating with architects and/or owners.
- Experience in high seismic areas.
- Experience with as many materials as possible: structural steel, masonry, concrete, post-tensioned concrete, wood, and cold-formed steel.
- Project management experience (leading projects independently without managing staff).
- Ability to work independently and proactively.
- Proficiency in RISA (design software); RAM and Enercalc preferred.
- Knowledge of CAD and Revit is a plus.
- Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
- Demonstrates sound judgment — knows when to ask for help and when to take the lead.
- Dedicated professional seeking a long-term career in structural engineering.
Required Project Experience
- Podium Structures: Lead the design of podium projects, typically 1–3 levels of concrete supporting 3–5 levels of wood or cold-formed steel framing above. Experience in podium projects is a strong selling point due to their complexity, including lateral load transfer, high seismic considerations, and mixed-material integration.
- Schools, hospitals, higher education facilities, mixed-use developments, and multi-family residential projects.
- Experience with high-rise, multi-family, or urban infill projects involving podium construction is highly valued.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
This firm values technical excellence, collaboration, and work-life balance. You’ll join a small, experienced team that works together on diverse projects while maintaining flexibility and professional autonomy. Leadership encourages continuous learning, independence, and pride in high-quality work.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $88,000 – $105,000 per year (based on experience)
- 100% company-paid health, life, and disability insurance
- Dependent health insurance available
- Simple IRA with company match
- 7.5 paid holidays + paid PTO that grows with tenure
- Cell phone benefit
- Flexible office hours to support work-life balance
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