Job Description

General Description

MEGI Engineering Inc. is a full-service engineering design and consulting firm located in Portland, OR serving the pulp and paper, industrial, power and utility, and chemical markets. We strive to provide a Collaboration of Excellence, both within the company and with our clients. As Mid-Level Structural Engineer, the successful candidate, working with the Lead Structural Engineer, must be competent in performing engineering for all phases of projects, have experience designing steel and concrete structures, be proficient in applying US Building Codes and Reference Standards, and be able to independently work through basic engineering tasks or completion of entire small projects.

Primary Responsibilities

A successful candidate will:

• Work with the Lead Structural Engineer, complete design tasks related to steel and concrete structures, building and equipment foundations, wind and seismic lateral force resisting systems, and develop project-specific details.
• Coordinate with other disciplines, work with designers to develop drawing packages, develop structural calculations, attend regular project coordination meetings, understand and apply internal and client standard details.
• Be responsible for completing tasks in order to meet project timelines and work quality expectations
• Interface directly with clients and vendors
• Help to oversee the development of structural drawing packages and 3D models created in AutoCAD and Revit platforms
• Possess the ability and initiative to independently oversee and execute projects of small size and moderate complexity
• Perform duties for multiple ongoing projects
• Review vendor drawings, shop drawings and construction submittals
• Participate in internal quality-control structural reviews of various projects within the office
• Participate in gathering information from project sites, including field measurements, photographs and document research.
• Aid in the development of construction scope-of-work documentation
• Aid in mentoring junior engineers and engineering interns

Qualifications / Qualities

• 5 to 10 years of professional experience in structural engineering
• At least 4 years of experience specific to industrial projects is preferred
• BS in Structural or Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineering (PE) License, or the ability to pass the PE exam within two years
• Experience working on projects with other disciplines including piping, electrical and process
• Working knowledge and application of current US building codes and reference standards, as well as conventional structural building products

Substantial structural engineering technical knowledge and application, including:

• Concrete, steel and masonry structures
• Foundations and experience interpreting geotechnical requirements
• Seismic analysis and detailing including shear walls, and braced and rigid frames
• Evaluation of existing structures
• Support and anchorage of equipment
• Familiarity with OSHA standards, including lifting beams

Strong proficiency using software, including but not limited to:

• All MS Office applications, including Teams
• Structural analysis and design software such as RISA-3D, STAADpro and Enercalc
• Ability to develop custom engineering tools using MS Excel and/or Mathcad
• Bluebeam Revu
• 3D environments using the Navisworks platform and point scans

• Strong communication, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be willing to take on increasing roles of responsibilities as skills develop in order to progress into more senior positions
• Must work well in groups and be comfortable in a fast-paced and diverse work environment
• Able to travel as required, typically up to 25%
• Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company’s driving policy
• US Citizenship and Valid US Driver’s License

Typical duties will be performed in an office environment with occasional travel to operating facilities or construction sites. These require the ability to sit for extended periods of time, or to stand, walk, reach, climb and balance It also requires sufficient hearing, vision acuity, depth perception and the ability to remain focused on tasks. Lifting 25 pounds objects may be required.

Salary and benefits negotiable based on level of experience and the agreed responsibilities.

Please note that we will not sponsor an employment visa, such as H1-B or related visa, to fill this position.

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