Structural Engineer
Company: Harper Houf Peterson Righellis Inc
Location: Portland
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Firm Background Founded in
Portland, Oregon in 1990, Harper Houf Peterson Righellis Inc.
(HHPR) is a firm of engineers, planners, landscape architects,
surveyors, and natural resources scientists who provide integrated
services for transportation, utility, and water infrastructure;
public/private site development, and recreational parks and trails
facilities. With a staff of 115, we serve clients across Oregon and
southwestern Washington from our offices in Portland, Salem,
Eugene, Bend, and Vancouver. We Offer: Our culture is one of
dedicated individuals who take our clients’ needs seriously while
having fun. We support our teammates’ aspirations and provide the
opportunity to achieve professional and personal goals. We are
respectful of individuals’ personal lives and strive for an
efficient and effective work life balance. It is because of this
our employees have distinguished us with both national and regional
awards for one of the Best Firms to Work For . What We Are Seeking:
An experienced Structural Engineer for our Portland, Oregon office
with 2 - 5 years of structural design experience . The candidate
will need to respond effectively to multiple deadlines, have a high
level of attention to detail, and possess excellent communication
and organizational skills. Responsibilities: Perform
engineer-of-record design computations and code checks and develop
contract plans and documents for structural projects for all types
of buildings including light framed wood, heavy timber, structural
steel, concrete and masonry in accordance with the building code
adopted by the local jurisdiction. Assist project managers in
developing scopes of work, proposals and budgets for transportation
projects and tasks. Perform and prepare structural calculations for
submittal to permitting agencies. Actively participate in
structural QA/QC. Perform feasibility studies/layout work and
analysis of structures. Provide input to make decisions on
selection of cost-efficient structural systems. Maintain client
relationships to ensure satisfaction and effectively communicate
with all disciplines, agencies, and authorities involved in
projects. Provide oversight and resolution of issues during
construction phase work. Interacts with clients and/or coordinates
detailed phases of engineering work on projects. Education,
Experience & Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
with a structural emphasis preferred. Minimum of 2 years in
structural engineering. Professional engineer license or soon to be
licensed in Oregon. Desire to gain Structural Engineering License
in the future. Familiarity with applicable building codes and
standards. Knowledge of structural design software is required,
understanding of plan production in AutoCAD and Revit desirable.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the
ability to clearly describe observations and convey information
with sketches and technical writing. Our Benefits: We offer
competitive compensation and excellent benefits which include:
Generous employer paid 401(k) contributions, requiring no match to
receive 100% company paid premiums for health, dental, vision and
alternative care for employee and dependents Company paid long term
disability and life insurance Paid vacation, sick and holiday time
Supplemental insurance benefits Wellness and fitness benefits
Public transportation reimbursement Company paid professional
license and association fees Employee engagement, celebrations, and
events throughout the year Opportunity for company stock ownership
Interested? Please submit Resume and Cover Letter. HHPR is an Equal
Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status,
genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law. Recruiters, please note: We are
not accepting agency submissions for this role. Direct applicants
only. LI-JG1
Keywords: Harper Houf Peterson Righellis Inc, Portland , Structural Engineer, Engineering , Portland, Oregon
