Structural Engineering Staff III or IV

PACE Engineers (PACE) is an engineering company serving the Pacific Northwest with a comprehensive range of professional civil and structural engineering, planning, surveying, and construction management services. With offices in Kirkland and Everett, Washington, and Lake Oswego, Oregon, we are strategically positioned to optimize our reach and impact. At PACE, our strength lies in our people, and we pride ourselves on our people-centric approach.

Joining PACE means becoming part of a vibrant community while making a meaningful difference in society. Our team of 140 employee-owners has established a stellar reputation, showcasing exceptional skills, unwavering passion, and a profound commitment to our clients and communities. Across our geographical spread, collaboration is at the core of our firm. Our projects foster unity and cooperation within the organization. We are fortunate to have teams of creative and dedicated individuals across all our offices, which allows us to leverage our top talents regardless of location.

We are currently seeking to add a Structural Engineering Staff III or IV to our Structural team. The typical salary range for these positions is $89,000 to $126,000 and is commensurate with experience relative to this position. This is a full-time with benefits position.

PACE’s structural team provides structural evaluation, design, and construction phase services to private and public-sector clients. We ensure that structures do not deflect, rotate, vibrate excessively, or collapse and that they remain stable and secure throughout their use.

We have two goals: design a structure so it fulfills a specific purpose while remaining safe, economical, and functioning throughout its intended lifetime, and value our clients’ schedules and budgets through open and honest communication and internal practices that simplify the process.

Typical projects for our structural team include:

• Commercial/Industrial/Manufacturing Non-Building Structures
• Bridge and Transportation Structures
• Construction Support for Contractors and Owners
• Condition Evaluations
• Tenant Improvement Designs
• Seismic Evaluations
• Structural Observation
• Vulnerability Studies
• Vaults, Walls, and Tanks
• Water/Wastewater Structures

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, technically knowledgeable structural engineer with strong communication skills and a can-do attitude. Be part of a thriving team actively planning and delivering creative designs and solutions.

What you’ll be doing:

• Coordinate multiple projects and work with staff and sub-consultants.
• Coordinate and manage client requests and needs.
• Apply technical knowledge of structural engineering principles.
• Serve as a technical advisor to other staff.
• Review design and production deliverables ensuring industry standard of care and compliance with PACE standards and policies.
• Provide mentoring to new engineers.
• Support proposal and business development efforts.

What we are looking for:

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science – Civil Engineering
• Masters in Structural a plus
• Oregon State PE required or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Washington State PE required or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Oregon/Washington State SE preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months.

• Eight or more years of experience in Civil/Structural Engineering

• Steel Design

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Transportation Structure designTwo years of project management of small projects a plus
• The ability to communicate and effectively participate as part of an engineering team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated team leadership and supervisory skills
• Demonstrated business development and client management experience
• Team Player
• Help to build positive and collaborative relationships
• Manage multiple priorities

Reasons to join our team at PACE:

• Opportunities for career path and growth
• Respect and voice
• Friendly community
• Empowered to get the job done
• Flexibility and Work/Life Balance
• Hybrid work environment
• Work environment that embraces belonging and equity
• Mentoring

PACE Culture/General Benefits

At PACE, we value our people and their personal and professional growth. We are a culture of learning.

Qualifying employee benefits may include but are not limited to: 401(k); ESOP; Medical; Dental; Vision: Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Health Savings Account (HAS); Employee Assistance Program; Short Term Disability; Long Term Disability; Long Term Care benefit; Life and AD&D insurance; PTO; and Paid Holidays.

PACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.