Structural Engineer (mid-senior level)

Description

As part of our Pacific Northwest team, you’ll help shape skylines and preserve structures across a region known for its architectural diversity, seismic challenges, and forward-looking design standards. Your work will directly contribute to creating resilient, innovative, and lasting solutions for our clients and communities.

• Review and critique plans, specifications, calculations, and shop drawings prepared by others
• Perform structural modeling, analysis, and design for gravity and lateral systems in concrete, masonry, and steel structures
• Lead or contribute to the preparation of project documents, schedules, and budgets
• Mentor and coordinate engineers, design staff, and technical personnel, supporting training and professional development
• Develop repair strategies, restoration schemes, and technical recommendations
• Conduct field investigations, condition appraisals, and testing of existing buildings to identify deficiencies, deterioration, or failures
• Monitor project performance, ensuring compliance with requirements, budgets, and procedural standards
• Visit construction sites to observe progress, prepare field reports, and respond to design-related questions
• Build and maintain client relationships; promote Walker’s consulting services to new and existing clients

Requirements

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Walker Consultants is seeking a talented and motivated Structural Engineer to join our growing Structural Engineering team! This is an exciting opportunity for a mid-senior level professional with experience in both new design and restoration projects to make a meaningful impact. In this role, you’ll work on the structural analysis, design, and management of new construction projects while also evaluating existing structures, developing repair strategies, and overseeing restoration efforts.

• Structural Engineering (SE) licensure required
• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited University, Master's degree preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Benefits

At Walker Consultants, you’ll do more than just engineering—you’ll make a lasting impact. Since 1965, we’ve been trailblazers in structural engineering and parking design, and today our expertise extends across forensics, restoration, building envelope consulting, MEP systems, and vertical transportation. Our nationwide reach means you’ll work on diverse, high-profile projects while collaborating with some of the best minds in the industry. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we invest in your growth, value your voice, and give you the opportunity to share in our collective success. At Walker, you’ll find the chance to build resilient, sustainable structures—and an equally strong career.

• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave that allows an additional week of paid time alongside short-term disability leave and/or applicable state paid leave programs
• 5 days of bereavement leave and PTO Donation Bank to help during difficult times
• A minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
• 9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays
• Paid community involvement hours
• Annual discretionary bonus program
• 100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves
• Opportunity to purchase Walker stock – Walker is 100% employee-owned!
• Internal conferences and professional development opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accounts
• Tuition and licensure reimbursement and sponsorship of professional memberships
• 529 college savings plan
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Mental wellness benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance