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

You will provide structural analysis and design for new and renovation projects across a variety of building types (civic, industrial, education, maintenance, medical office, mid‑rise mixed‑use, and military). You’ll collaborate with multi‑discipline teams to turn concepts into constructible designs and support projects through construction.

• Perform structural analysis and prepare design calculations for steel, concrete, wood (and other) structural systems
• Produce and review structural drawings and details for construction documents
• Coordinate with architects, civil engineers, contractors, and clients to resolve technical issues
• Apply the International Building Code and ASCE 7 in design deliverables
• Assist with construction support, submittal reviews, and responding to request‑for‑information (RFIs)
• Communicate clearly with project teams to meet schedule and quality goals

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What We’re Looking For

Candidates should be motivated, detail oriented, and able to manage project work independently while contributing to team goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, structural, or architectural engineering
• EIT (Engineer‑in‑Training) certification
• 0–3 years of structural analysis and design experience (including internships)
• Knowledge of steel, concrete, and wood design principles
• Familiarity with International Building Code and ASCE 7
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Assets (not required):

• Master’s degree in engineering or related field
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and structural analysis software
• Masonry design experience

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Compensation & Benefits

This position may be filled at one of two internal levels; final level and pay will be based on experience and other lawful job factors.

• Project Engineer I: $32.93 – $41.35 per hour
• Project Engineer II: $36.37 – $47.84 per hour

Benefits include:

• Annual discretionary performance bonus
• 100% paid employee medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage (subsidized dependent coverage)
• PPO or HDHP + HSA option with company contribution
• Optional FSA
• Paid Time Off (accrual begins at ~16.5 days / 132 hours annually for new hires)
• 8 company‑paid holidays per year
• Discretionary company‑matched 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and additional voluntary benefits

(Posting complies with Washington pay‑transparency requirements by listing hourly ranges where provided.)

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Why Join Our Client

Confidential Client offers a collaborative, innovative environment where engineers grow through hands‑on project experience in the Pacific Northwest. You’ll work on meaningful community projects, have access to continuing education, and enjoy a supportive team culture.

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Location & Employment Type

Tacoma, WA (on‑site / local projects). Employment type: Contract; Full‑time.

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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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