What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Project Engineer position at DCI Engineers?
DCI Engineers - Portland
Launch your structural engineering career with DCI Engineers in our Portland, OR office. As a Structural Project Engineer, you’ll work on diverse building projects, collaborate with talented engineers and BIM designers, and grow your technical expertise – all while contributing to a team that values innovation, mentorship, and work/life balance.
What You'll Do
At DCI Engineers, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and a lifestyle you crave. With 20 offices across the United States and 35 years of experience, we’ve built a firm that challenges employees to step outside the box, provide creative solutions, and deliver exceptional value to projects.
We foster a supportive and entrepreneurial culture, where mentorship, professional growth, and work/life balance are a priority. Your time outside of work fuels your productivity, creativity, and professional development, and we encourage our employees to pursue it.
Compensation & Benefits
Launch your structural engineering career with DCI Engineers in our Portland, OR office. As a Structural Project Engineer, you’ll work on diverse building projects, collaborate with talented engineers and BIM designers, and grow your technical expertise – all while contributing to a team that values innovation, mentorship, and work/life balance.
What You'll Do
- As a Structural Project Engineer, you will contribute to the design, analysis, and construction support of building projects, including:
- Perform structural design of assigned tasks under the supervision of the Project Manager
- Collaborate with BIM Designers to produce structural construction documents and draft details in REVIT
- Assist Project Managers with construction support, including shop drawing review and responding to RFIs
- Ensure accuracy and attention to detail in all construction documents
- Progressively grow your technical knowledge through internal project experience and continuing education
- Develop and maintain client relationships
- To succeed as a Structural Project Engineer, you should bring the following skills and experiences:
- 0-4 years of structural engineering experience related to building design
- Working knowledge and project experience using steel, concrete, and wood design materials
- Experience designing all categories of gravity framing and wind-resisting systems
- Basic knowledge of design/build codes such as AISC, ACI 318, IBC, ASCE 7
- Working knowledge of structural analysis software such as RISA 3D, RAM, ETABS, Enercalc, or similar
- Ability to manage your time and juggle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Desire to provide excellent service and build strong client relationships
- Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and effective communication skills
- State-issued Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate
- Structural, Civil, or Architectural Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited university (Master’s preferred)
At DCI Engineers, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and a lifestyle you crave. With 20 offices across the United States and 35 years of experience, we’ve built a firm that challenges employees to step outside the box, provide creative solutions, and deliver exceptional value to projects.
We foster a supportive and entrepreneurial culture, where mentorship, professional growth, and work/life balance are a priority. Your time outside of work fuels your productivity, creativity, and professional development, and we encourage our employees to pursue it.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary overtime earning opportunities
- Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Tax-advantaged savings account options
- Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and supplemental coverage
- 401(k) with annual company contribution
- 8 paid holidays (including 1 floating holiday)
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Paid parental leave
- Commuter benefits (where available)
- Health & Fitness Program
- Cell phone benefit
- Seminar and licensing reimbursements