Structural Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

(Job Description)

One of the most awarded global A&E firms in Seattle, WA is currently hiring for a Structural Engineer. The company has a strong backlog of projects and has won several major healthcare projects.

Pay - $85k/yr. - $105k/yr. (Eligible for 8-10% Annual Bonus)

Location - Can Sit Out of Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA, or Los Angeles, CA

Schedule - (Hybrid: Tuesday - Thursday on-site, Monday & Friday Remote)

(Summary of Key Responsibilities)

• Independently develop structural designs for building projects, with a focus on steel and concrete structural systems.
• Perform structural analysis using tools such as ETABS, SAFE, and SAP2000, referencing applicable building codes and standards.
• Apply seismic design principles to building projects, including work in seismically active regions.
• Work with architects and in-house MEP and lighting teams to produce integrated, coordinated building designs.
• Participate in the design and documentation of commercial, workplace, and aviation interior projects, as well as other building types as needed.
• Review and interpret architectural and engineering drawings to develop efficient structural solutions.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to cross-functional teams, including architects, engineers, and project managers.
• Manage and prioritize 2–4 concurrent projects or tasks while maintaining organization, quality, and deadlines.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary design discussions, offering structural input that improves overall building performance.
• Collaborate with BIM specialists and other engineering team members to ensure accurate and coordinated models and documentation.
• Support a growing structural engineering team by sharing knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned.
• Engage with project teams across different offices to support regional and global client projects.

(Qualification Requirements)

• 5+ years of experience with structural engineering, focused on building design. Looking for someone moving beyond task-based work into more independent design ownership.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural - Seismic Coursework Preferred.
• Software: ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, Revit (Bentley is a plus).
• ***Revit experience required (at a minimum, ability to review)***
• Experience working with large-scale commercial, healthcare, and/or institutional projects (project scope up to $20M).
• Strong experience with steel + concrete structural systems.
• Able to work autonomously, reference codes, and run analysis without heavy oversight.
• Must have exposure to seismic design (West Coast experience ideal).
• Solid structural analysis experience.
• Strong communication skills; able to clearly explain technical concepts to cross-functional teams (architects, engineers, PMs).
• Proven ability to manage 2–4 projects/tasks simultaneously while maintaining organization and deadlines.
• Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to meet project goals and timelines.

(Employee Value Proposition)

• Opportunity to work directly with one of the most awarded global A&E firms in Seattle, WA.
• Collaborative, design-driven team working on impactful healthcare, commercial, and workplace interiors.
• Hybrid schedule.
• Exposure to global clients.
• Long-term project opportunities in a diverse range of other project types.
• Supportive studio with strong leadership and diverse design challenges.
• Multidisciplinary environment – work directly with in-house MEP + lighting (not siloed), which leads to stronger designs.
• Better collaboration – engineers are closely integrated with architects + other disciplines (more impact, less handoff work).
• Stronger building knowledge – exposure to full building systems vs just structural scope.

This is a Permanent position based out of Seattle, WA.

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $105000.00/yr.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) retirement savings plans Discretionary bonuses Paid time off (PTO) and parental leave Flexible work schedule with remote options on Mondays and Fridays Life, accident, and disability insurance Employee discounts on entertainment and family services

This is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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