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Structural Engineer

LVI Associates

Portland, OR • 9/9/2026

Construction , Engineering , Professional , Skilled & Trades

Job Description

Job Description

A nationally recognized structural engineering consulting firm is seeking a licensed Structural Engineer to join its growing team. This opportunity is ideal for an engineer passionate about solving complex challenges involving existing structures, seismic resilience, rehabilitation, and performance-driven design.

This role offers the chance to work on high-profile projects across a variety of market sectors, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate, strengthen, and extend the life of critical facilities and infrastructure.



Responsibilities

  • Lead structural analysis, design, and assessment efforts for new and existing buildings.
  • Perform seismic evaluations, retrofit design, and rehabilitation of existing structures.
  • Develop innovative solutions for complex structural challenges in occupied and operational facilities.
  • Collaborate directly with owners, architects, contractors, and project stakeholders.
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence initiatives.


Qualifications

  • PE license required; SE license preferred or actively pursued.
  • 8+ years of structural engineering experience.
  • Strong background in seismic analysis, retrofit, and existing building evaluation.
  • Experience with steel, concrete, wood, and masonry structural systems.
  • Proficiency with structural analysis and design software.
  • Strong communication and client-facing abilities.


Ideal Background

The ideal candidate has built a career around seismic strengthening, rehabilitation, and the assessment of existing structures. Experience working on essential facilities, educational, healthcare, commercial, civic, or mission-critical projects is highly valued. Individuals who enjoy challenging engineering problems, forensic-style investigations, and creative retrofit solutions will find this role especially rewarding.



Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Diverse and technically challenging project portfolio.
  • Strong focus on seismic resilience and existing-building expertise.
  • Collaborative, employee-focused culture.
  • Clear pathway for technical leadership and career growth.
  • Opportunity to work alongside some of the industry's most respected structural engineers.

\nCompany Description

LVI Associates exists to enable exceptional careers around the world; we connect exceptional talent, with exceptional opportunities.

We believe that every professional should benefit from the advice of a trusted partner throughout their career.

We provide that partnership to mid to senior level professionals within the Energy, Environmental & Infrastructure spaces through our network of micro-specialist consultants.

Each team within LVI Associates focuses on a specialist area of Energy & Infrastructure. I specialise in sourcing and placing senior level candidates within the bridges and highway construction spaces.

Make LVI Associates your career partner; ensure your career journey is exceptional.

Company Description

LVI Associates exists to enable exceptional careers around the world; we connect exceptional talent, with exceptional opportunities.\r\n\r\nWe believe that every professional should benefit from the advice of a trusted partner throughout their career.\r\n\r\nWe provide that partnership to mid to senior level professionals within the Energy, Environmental & Infrastructure spaces through our network of micro-specialist consultants.\r\n\r\nEach team within LVI Associates focuses on a specialist area of Energy & Infrastructure. I specialise in sourcing and placing senior level candidates within the bridges and highway construction spaces. \r\n\r\nMake LVI Associates your career partner; ensure your career journey is exceptional.