Structural Engineer - Senior Level

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $90k - $140k depending on experience

Senior Structural Engineer

Location: Richland, WA

Columbia Energy & Environmental Services, an established small business headquartered in Richland, WA, provides full-service engineering, design, fabrication, instrumentation & controls, and technology development.

We are currently seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our team. This role offers opportunities for career advancement, including serving as a design engineer on design/build/test projects, technical lead, project engineer, and project manager.

Job Responsibilities & Duties:

• Identify, evaluate, and test innovative design solutions for projects related to nuclear and hazardous waste remediation, equipment installation and support, chemical processing, and commercial development.
• Perform structural design and analysis in compliance with established codes and standards (e.g., AISC, ASCE, ACI, IBC).
• Design lifting fixtures and tooling to support fabrication.
• Conduct structural calculations to verify equipment design and installations meet specified load combinations and contract requirements.
• Provide support for multiple simultaneous projects and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with designers to produce detailed design drawings.
• Develop test plans and procedures, supporting system testing and validation.
• Maintain configuration control of baseline drawings and documents.
• Effectively communicate task status, progress, and technical challenges, ensuring project deadlines are met.
• Conduct project reviews to ensure compliance with fundamental design requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or higher from an ABET-accredited university.
• Minimum of 10+ years of demonstrated experience in structural engineering.

Qualifications & Attributes:

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
• Experience with IBC, AISC, ACI standards and their application.
• Department of Energy (DOE) experience.
• Proficiency in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software such as Ansys or RISA-3D.
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize project needs and meet delivery schedules.
• Strong ability to plan work activities and accurately estimate task durations.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality design deliverables.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership in work.
• Willingness to embrace new challenges, expand technical skills, and contribute to project teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Columbia Energy & Environmental Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.