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Project Engineer - Structural
Location: Richland, WA
Pay Rate: $60hr -$75hr DOE
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Work Type: On-site
Overview
We are hiring a Senior Structural Project Engineer to support capital projects in an industrial/manufacturing environment. This role requires hands-on involvement in both structural design and project execution across the full lifecycle, from pre-FEED through commissioning and startup.
The ideal candidate brings strong technical design experience and can also coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced EPCm environment, while remaining actively involved in the work.
Key Responsibilities

Perform hands-on structural design and analysis for industrial/manufacturing facilities
Develop and review calculations, models, and design packages for steel and concrete structures
Utilize structural analysis software such as SAP2000, STAAD, ANSYS, or similar
Support projects across full lifecycle: pre-FEED, FEED, detailed design, construction, commissioning
Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and project controls teams
Provide on-site engineering support, ensuring design intent is executed correctly
Identify and resolve design gaps, risks, and technical issues early
Support scope, schedule, cost, and quality tracking
Participate in client meetings, reporting, and technical discussions
Contribute to change management, planning, and execution strategies
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 8+ years of hands-on experience performing structural design and analysis in industrial or manufacturing environments
• Proven experience designing industrial facilities, plant structures, or heavy industrial systems
• Active, hands-on use of structural analysis software (SAP2000, STAAD, ANSYS, or similar)
• Strong working knowledge of ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI codes
• Experience supporting capital projects within EPC or EPCm environments
• Ability to work on-site in a client-facing role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications
PE License (or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe)
SE License is a plus
Prior experience in an owner's representative role
Demonstrated ability to balance technical execution with project coordination