Structural Engineer

Company Background: Founded in 1940, Degenkolb Engineers has more than eight decades of commitment to innovation, client service, and life-long learning. We deliver customized structural solutions in a variety of practice areas such as healthcare, education, science and technology, forensics , construction engineering, and federal buildings. We address every project need whether those needs are meeting stringent codes, meeting a bottom line, sticking to a hard construction schedule, or developing a structural system that creates a landmark.

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Position Description : This role is dedicated to the Forensics Engineering service area with a focus on fast-paced investigation and repair/reconstruction of existing buildings. It is ideally suited for someone with a strong background in wood-frame residential construction and requires frequent travel to sites for investigation and data collection. There will be opportunities across a range of damage-related project types in a dynamically expanding practice with excellent growth trajectory. We provide focused technical development within a highly supportive team environment.

Ideal Candidate:  Candidates in Seattle with experience and interest in field work, document production, and high-efficiency workflows. You will have the ability to use traditional and cutting-edge tools to gather information and generate client deliverables.

Compensation : The pay rate for this position generally ranges between $76,000 and $92,000  per year. This range is a good faith estimate pursuant to pay transparency laws. Actual pay rates will be based on various factors, including company geographic differentials, education level, and candidate qualifications.

Benefits : Our comprehensive benefits package includes health and life insurance, 401(k) with company Profit Sharing contribution, employee ownership in a privately held stock plan, a generous paid time off program and company holidays, commuter benefits, paid parental leave, and financial support for professional activities.

Culture : We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule and a fun office environment in downtown Seattle! Our firm is highly collaborative and filled with experts who are united by a passion for industry involvement, pride in company ownership, and respect for our personal lives. You will benefit from focused professional development within a highly supportive and transparent team environment. We also offer a well-defined career path, opportunities for committee participation and leadership, mentor and diversity programs, variety in work assignments, and a pay scale set at the 75th market percentile. To learn more about the company culture and our approach to development, please visit our website using the links below:

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree in Structural (or Civil) Engineering with timber and seismic design coursework or equivalent experience.
• Must have the ability to travel to sites across a broad geographic range and to gather information from throughout the site (including crawl space and attic access).
• Must have organizational, communication, technical, and teamwork skills.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong working knowledge of residential and commercial building types, as well as CAD/BIM platforms (Revit).
• Experience in construction is a plus.

Application Process : See Apply Now button and please submit your resume, school transcripts (unofficial are fine), and a targeted cover letter describing the alignment of your background with this position. Please note that we will not consider applications that do not include transcripts.

Degenkolb Engineers complies with Equal Opportunity Employer guidelines, meaning we do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. And we go beyond the laws - we are truly committed to increasing the diversity of our team and we value the different perspectives, skills, and experiences it brings to our firm.