Senior Structural Engineer
stratus teamSeattle (WA)
About the role
Job Description
About Stratus:
Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places.
The Role:
Stratus has recently partnered with Kestrel Engineering and we’re hiring a Sr. Structural Engineer for various locations. This role includes support for all project phases, with particular focus in detailed engineering. Position will be assigned as structural engineering lead for projects and will be responsible for coordination and ensuring effective communications with other engineering disciplines.
Responsibilities:
Research, plan, and design structural solutions for a wide range of industrial facilities. Responsible for completing structural analysis and design of complex structures fabricated from structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and wood, and design of complex foundations, including pile- and soil-supported. Also responsible for considerations of environmental loading conditions, including locations with high seismic and/or wind requirements. Responsible for development or coordination of site civil design for a wide range of industrial facilities. Responsible for review of structural shop drawings and data. Interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines and designers. Responsible for preparation of construction drawing and specification packages as well as supporting calculation packages. Responsible for QA/QC checking of projects completed by other engineers.
Qualifications:
- RequiredBSc in civil or structural engineering with minimum of 10 years’ experience in the petrochemical, oil & gas, power generation and/or metallurgical/mineral process industries. MSc a plus.
- PE license required with SE highly preferred or the commitment to acquire within one year. Ability to register with NCEES and in other States of company practice required.
- Proficiency with structural engineering and design software (e.g., RISA-3D, STAAD) required.
- Ability to lead quality management of discipline work processes and deliverables.
- Ability to develop specifications for and interpret results from geotechnical investigations.
- Experience in vibration analysis and large rotating equipment foundation design a plus.
- Knowledge of applicable model codes addressing structural design/engineering (e.g., ACI, IBC, AISC, ANSI, ASCE).Strong communication skills, with ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment
- Capable of working directly with clients from proposal development through project execution.
- Previous consulting experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience with site civil design, including grading, drainage, and stormwater collection/management.
- Familiarity with developing/coordinating site survey data and interpretation/use in developing design drawings.
Preferred
Eligibility to obtain or currently hold a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
Why you’ll love Stratus
A team-oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success
Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize
Learning & Development – Education and Professional Licensing
We believe flexible, hybrid work supports the balance and well-being our team deserves
Excellent Health Care Programs – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company-paid Life Insu
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