Description

About KAEKO:

KAEKO, Inc. is a design firm with expert staff that plans, designs, and executes projects in the commercial, residential, and semi-conductor industries. Our team includes engineering and design staff in Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Survey, and Architectural disciplines. 

At KAEKO, we strive for the highest level of customer service throughout the entire project life cycle. We believe in managing client expectations through excellent communication from project kick-off to completion in order to deliver projects that exceed expectations.

Requirements

Job Description:

We currently have available a full time position for a Structural Engineer with 5-15 years of experience. Salary is commensurate with experience and based on the qualifications described below. This candidate will split time between our technology and commercial engineering sectors, while managing and/or designing the applicable projects.

Candidates will be evaluated based upon their semi-conductor/industrial design experiences and effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Additional evaluation metrics will consist of commercial building design experience with timber, concrete, masonry, and steel. Good interpersonal skills are also required as employee management and frequent client interaction will be part of the candidates’ responsibilities.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a relaxed and vibrant office environment while helping guide the company into the future. Our industrial division works is involved with some of the largest technology innovators and projects on the planet, while our commercial building division is involved daily in a wide variety of building projects ranging from retail to multi-story commercial structures, high end residential, mid level multi-family housing, K-12 schools, medical, retail, industrial, and seismic retrofit projects. Our office is located in downtown Portland to accommodate our growth and offer the best office environment possible for our valuable staff.

Summary of Position Responsibilities:

KAEKO is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer responsible for providing technical guidance and training/mentoring of our design resources in all areas of work associated with structural engineering. These responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for design, structural calculations, client interaction, and project oversight on all assigned structural engineering project work.
• All managerial and administrative aspects of projects, such as scheduling, quality control, design review and coordination, and proposal preparation.
• Provide direct daily management and technical training to team members assigned to project.
• Provide technical training and development to staff, supervise, coordinate, and review the work of less experienced engineers and designers.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and redlines.
• Review and interpret engineering specifications.
• Coordinate with all disciplines involved (Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, etc.), including outside consultants and contractors.
• Participate in meetings with Customers and Owners to review the scope of work, discuss ways to reduce costs, and provide value engineering ideas.
• Build relationships with potential and existing clients in efforts to procure new work.
• Establishing and improving standards, practices, and guidelines for discipline area.
• Acts as the Engineer of record.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5-15 years’ experience of structural design in the consulting engineering industry with a bachelor’s degree minimum (masters degree preferred) in Civil Engineering with a structural focus. 
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferably in Oregon.
• Proficiency with engineering related programs such as RISA3D, Enercalc, Etabs, BlueBeam, etc and/or high adaptability to learning new software and technology.
• Good understanding of the construction process and construction documents.
• Familiar with NDS, AISC, ASCE 7, ACI and International Building Codes
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• High attention to detail
• Solid writing and organization skills.
• Understanding the importance of excellent customer service and maintaining a positive attitude.
• Ability to work in a clean room environment.

This position outlines the basic tasks and requirements for the position noted. It is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

KAEKO provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, KAEKO complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

KAEKO expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.