Structural Engineer | Associate Principal | 15+ Years

WJE Seattle is celebrating 40 years in the Pacific Northwest! Bring your problem‑solving mindset, ownership mentality, and deep technical expertise to a team that is genuinely excited about their work and invested in each other’s success. We are seeking a senior‑level Structural Engineer (Associate Principal) with 15+ years of experience to join our team, centrally located in Pioneer Square . This is a doer‑manager role. You'll lead structural investigations, diagnostics, detailing, and rehabilitation projects across contemporary and historic structures—working directly with clients, contractors, and consultants from day one. You'll have a sharp team of associates supporting you and direct access to mentorship from industry‑recognized senior leaders across the company. As an employee‑owner at WJE , you will have the autonomy to shape your career while mentoring the next generation of structural engineers. You will be supported by an organization offering industry‑leading benefits, dedicated administrative resources, a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, and access to WJE’s collective expertise and state‑of‑the‑art laboratory and testing capabilities. Responsibilities Project management , including client development, project scoping, assembling and managing project teams, maintaining project schedules, budgets, and financials, and managing client expectations and deliverables Technical leadership , including applying sound engineering judgment and a deep understanding of governing codes, design guidelines, and industry practices; collaborating with interdisciplinary project teams across WJE as the structural engineering subject‑matter expert (SME); leveraging your expertise for a variety of structural engineering projects, including the investigation, design, analysis, repair, and renovation of new and existing structures, construction materials, loading conditions, and construction types; preparing technically excellent client deliverables; providing high‑quality reviews and oversight of work by others; and performing and training others in hands‑on fieldwork Mentorship ,including exemplifying WJE’s culture of shared destiny and knowledge sharing to better the team around you: locally and company‑wide, formally and informally, on‑and‑off projects, for technical topics and overall career development Contributions to local practice development and company‑wide objectives , including proactively fostering new and existing client relationships in pursuit of project work you are excited about; engaging the next generation of WJE professionals; collaborating with practice leaders on knowledge‑sharing and training initiatives; and participating in industry organizations, conferences, and technical committees Qualifications Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Washington; SE licensure preferred (WJE will support and encourage your pursuit of SE licensure.) Bachelor’s degree or higher in civil/structural engineering or related field; master’s degree or PhD preferred Minimum 15 years of relevant industry experience , including technical and project management, with demonstrated expertise in problem‑solving, condition assessment, failure investigation, analysis, and repair design of various structural materials and construction types (e.g., steel, concrete (post‑tensioned and conventionally reinforced), wood, cross‑laminated timber (CLT), masonry, light‑gauge). The minimum years of experience may be flexible for candidates who can clearly demonstrate that they are already performing at or above the level of responsibility expected for this position. Demonstrated business development and client relationship skills Excellent technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills #J-18808-Ljbffr