Branch Engineering provides a wide array of civil, structural, geotechnical, environmental, transportation engineering, land surveying and land use planning services. We are always looking for talented, experienced, dedicated, and inspirational people to join our team. We are proud of the diverse projects we get to work on, and are always looking for opportunities for new and existing employees to broaden their career experience.

Structural Design Engineer

EUGENE/SPRINGFIELD

Branch Engineering, Inc. has an immediate opening for a hard-working and detail-oriented Structural Design Engineer. This position is full-time and would work from our Springfield office. This position will work closely with our Structural Engineering Department to complete engineering projects across the Willamette Valley. We are looking for an engineer with a breadth of experience and the drive to continue their professional and personal development.

$35-$50 per hour; compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Discuss project scope with team managers.
• Prepare design documents and create or collaborate the creation of construction drawings.
• Perform structural calculations for permitting and client review.
• Perform field investigations of existing conditions.
• Attend meetings, communicate and coordinate with various project teams and disciplines, and collaborate and refine designs during the creation of project design drawings and structural calculations documents.
• Exhibit professional communication skills over various communication platforms.
• Exhibit a high level of attention to detail and quality control in personal work.
• Make periodic site visits to observe construction activities.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a directly related discipline (preferred, but may be substituted with related qualifying experience).
• Professional Engineering license in at least one U.S. state with the ability to obtain licensure in other states required. Applicants must be able to obtain Oregon licensure within 6 months of date of hire.
• 5+ years of structural engineering work experience preferred.
• Experience creating designs and calculations employing a variety of common building materials (e.g. steel, wood, concrete, etc.).
• Fluency with the International Building Code (or Oregon Structural Specialty Code) structural provisions and referenced structural standards (ASCE 7, AISC 360, ACI 318, etc.).
• Ability to generate engineering drawings and/or supervise/direct drawing generation.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.

About Us:

Branch Engineering is a well-established, mid-size, multi-discipline firm with offices in Springfield and Philomath, Oregon.

Springfield is in the heart of Lane County, located in the southern Willamette Valley. Within one hour of our office, there is access to the Oregon coast, the Cascade Mountain Range, and numerous National Forests. We have been a strong engineering presence in this area for over 45 years. Our culture is professional yet casual, and family-oriented.

At Branch Engineering, we strive to provide the highest quality engineering and surveying services to our clients at a reasonable price while maintaining an enjoyable and comfortable workplace environment where our staff has the opportunity to learn, grow, and prosper. We prioritize a healthy life/work balance.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that include an attractive SEP IRA program, healthcare coverage, paid time off, and professional development.

Our workload is consistent and well balanced with public and private work. Some of the more pertinent work we have is for our municipal clients that include active and anticipated projects from local cities, utility boards, and parks and recreation districts. Representative project types include existing building alterations or repairs, new building design and engineering, various residential structures, small non- building commercial structures, parks structures and buildings, and PEMB foundation design.

Branch Engineering is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

To Apply:

Please send a resume and cover letter to jessicam@branchengineering.com stating your interest in this position. Please provide details demonstrating how your education, training and/or experience meets the above qualifications.