Sr. Structural Engineer

BHC Consultants is a consulting engineering, planning, and building code and construction compliance firm with offices in Seattle, Tacoma, and Bellingham, Washington. We are currently seeking a full-time Senior Structural Engineer to join our engineering group in one of our three office locations. Collaboration with staff in all offices should be expected; preferred location can be prioritized.

BHC is a growing firm with a significant backlog of municipal consulting services contracts for cities, counties, and special purpose districts in the Northwest, supported primarily by Western Washington clients. We are proud to be an employee-owned and managed consulting firm committed to the development and retention of our employees within a positive, collaborative, and challenging work environment. We are committed to a healthy work-life balance for all staff.

The Senior Structural Engineer will:

• Lead municipal and industrial structural engineering assignments for internal and external clients.
• Lead a group of 2-3 other structural engineers.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend alternative structural systems/solutions for a wide variety of project demands.
• Lead structural assignments from system selection and concept development through design and construction.
• Provide system designs using concrete, masonry, steel, and wood systems.
• Provide structural plan reviews when serving as a consultant to municipal building departments.
• Determine feasibility of designing new structures or modifying existing structures considering costs, available space, time limitations, and other technical and economic factors.
• Analyze existing structures and systems with respect to code compliance and seismic requirements.
• Provide technical information concerning erection techniques, materials, properties, and advantages and limitations that affect long-range engineering planning.
• Analyze project conditions and performance requirements to confirm that designs meet project and code requirements.
• Be involved in pursuit of structural engineering lead projects
• Analyze engineering proposals, requirements, and related technical data pertaining to design.
• Compile and analyze operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified structures.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (Civil or Structural Engineering)
• State of Washington PE license required. Licensed Professional Structural Engineer (SE) preferred. If currently licensed in another state, obtain the State of Washington license within 6 months of date of hire. If not currently licensed, Structural License, obtain Structural Licenses within 2 years of hire.
• 10+ years demonstrated success working on multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
• Demonstrated success working on municipal and industrial structural engineering projects.
• Technical leadership and mentoring background.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated consulting engineering skills including project management, time management, scope, schedule, and budget development, with the ability to deliver quality projects on time and within budget.
• A positive attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned company culture.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and MS Project.

The following would also be of benefit:

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, GIS and/or Revit (BIM) design software products
• Master's Degree in Structural Engineering.
• Project management training, PMP certification or similar technical design leadership
• Experience with structural calculation and modeling products (e.g., RISA, Entercalc, MATHCAD, SAP2000, etc.)
• Professional society involvement
• Established professional relationships

• Structural design experience with some specialization in water and wastewater infrastructure
• Design and Analysis Experience in steel and concrete ground supported reservoirs.
• Exposure to basic geotechnical engineering

We Offer:

• Generous total compensation package
• 100% company paid employee Health, Life, Dental, and Disability insurance
• 60% company paid dependent Health Insurance
• 50% company paid dependent Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options to achieve tax savings
• Flexible schedules
• Reimbursement for professional registrations and renewals
• Paid memberships in professional organizations
• Paid time off (sick, vacation, holidays)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution
• Ownership opportunity

BHC Consultants, LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of non-discrimination in the workplace. BHC Consultants, LLC does not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status or any other basis that is prohibited by federal, state, or local law.