About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Step into a role where your technical work drives real-world impact. As a Structural Project Engineer (Entry-Level) with our confidential client, you will contribute to structural analysis and design for new and renovation projects across civic, industrial, educational, medical office, mid‑rise mixed‑use, maintenance, and military scopes. You will work closely with project teams and clients from concept through construction.

• Provide structural analysis and design for new and renovation projects using steel, concrete, wood (and masonry where applicable)
• Prepare engineering calculations, design assumptions, and construction-level documents
• Produce or review structural drawings and specifications for code compliance
• Coordinate with architects, MEP engineers, surveyors and contractors to resolve design and constructability issues
• Support permitting and respond to agency and client review comments
• Assist with construction-phase support, including submittal and RFI review
• Collaborate with senior engineers to meet client schedules and quality objectives

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Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, structural, or architectural engineering
• EIT (Engineer-in-Training) Certification
• 0–2 years of structural analysis and design experience (including internships or related work)
• Knowledge of steel, concrete, and wood design principles
• Familiarity with International Building Code (IBC) and ASCE 7
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and high attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Master’s degree in structural or civil engineering
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and structural analysis software
• Knowledge of masonry design
• Prior exposure to civic, mid‑rise, or military project types

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Compensation & Benefits

Actual pay will be based on experience and other job‑related factors permitted by law. The range below is annualized and based on a 40‑hour work week.

• Structural Project Engineer I — $75,000 – $86,000 per year
• Annual discretionary performance‑based bonus
• 100% paid employee medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage (subsidized dependent coverage)
• Choice of PPO or HDHP with HSA (company contribution to HSA)
• Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) — accrual starts at 16.5 days (132 hours) annually for new hires
• Eight company‑paid holidays per calendar year
• Discretionary company‑matched 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and optional voluntary coverage (hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness)

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Why Work with Confidential Client

Confidential Client is a multi‑discipline engineering firm focused on meaningful projects that shape communities. The team values collaborative problem solving, innovation, and professional growth. You’ll join a supportive environment with opportunities for training, mentorship, and advancement while working on projects primarily in the Pacific Northwest.

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Employment Type & Location

• Employment type: Full‑time (contract opportunities may also exist)
• Location: Seattle, WA (on‑site / local office-supported role)

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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