Structural Engineer Opportunity in Seattle

Seattle is one of the best cities in the country to practice structural engineering. We'd like you to help us prove it!

Our Seattle office is growing, and we're looking for a structural engineer ready to lead projects across a broad commercial and civic practice - think mixed-use developments, multi-family housing, higher education, seismic retrofits, and community facilities. If you also have an interest in high-end residential work, our Residential Studio is active in Seattle and the door is open. And if sports facilities have ever been on your bucket list, you'll find that conversation here too - our national sports sector is led out of this office.

Holmes US is an international structural engineering firm with offices along the West Coast, part of the Holmes Group - 500+ people worldwide, born in New Zealand over 65 years ago. We're local partners and global specialists: the relationships and character of a tight-knit West Coast practice, backed by the technical depth of a firm that operates across the Pacific Rim.

Our Seattle office works across commercial structures, higher education, seismic retrofit, residential, and sports. It's a team that takes on genuinely interesting work, and our portfolio shows it.

What You'll Actually Do

Lead structural engineering projects from concept through construction administration
Develop structural solutions across concrete, steel, mass timber, and wood
Lead, mentor, and develop junior engineers and designers on your projects
Drive quality control and technical rigor across your portfolio
Contribute to business development through strong relationships and repeat work - in a referral-driven market, that's the engine
Tap into the Holmes network when a project calls for it: fire engineering, seismic expertise, international peer support

What We're Looking For

4-8+ years of structural engineering experience in a consultancy setting
PE license required; SE license preferred or in active pursuit
B.S. or M.S. in Civil / Structural Engineering
Seismic design experience - this is core to everything we do in the Pacific Northwest
A demonstrated ability to manage projects and work directly with clients
Strong communication skills - equally comfortable in a meeting room and on a job site
Proficiency in ETABS, SAP2000, or RISA

Why Seattle, Why Holmes?

The Pacific Northwest is a structurally rich market. Seismic retrofit is as active as it's ever been, mass timber is reshaping how buildings get designed and built, and the region's universities and civic institutions are genuine long-term clients.

Sports facilities are a growing part of our Seattle story - our national sports sector leader is based here, which means that work flows through this office. It's a dimension of the practice, not a requirement, but if it's something you want to grow into, the access is real.

Our Seattle practice is led by Greg Briggs - a principal with over 25 years in this market and a project portfolio that reflects exactly the kind of career you can build here. Senior engineers and principals are accessible. Mentorship is part of how this office runs, not a line in a brochure.

Work-Life Balance, and the PNW to Back It Up

We're in office 3 days per week. The rest is yours - and in Seattle, that means mountains, the Sound, trails, and a city that takes its weekends seriously. We offer biannual profit share because you should participate in what you help build. We've worked deliberately to build a practice where demanding, interesting projects don't require an unsustainable pace. That balance is real here, and the people who've worked here long-term are the proof.

Benefits Offered:

Hybrid work model
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability and other voluntary plans
Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare
Health Savings Account
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time off - Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, Family Leave for new parents, and Community Service time
Paid Holidays
Pre-Tax Commuter Transit
401(k) retirement savings with Company contribution
Company sponsored events
Diversity / Inclusion programs and initiatives

Compensation: Estimated at $87,000- $141,000 + biannual profit share bonus potential. Salary will be commensurate with experience / skills and location.

Our Commitment: At Holmes, we believe in building teams as diverse as the communities we serve. We provide equal support and opportunities for all our people to thrive, grow, and develop. Dream big - we'll help you get there!

Holmes Corporation Project Manager Jobs

Latest Jobs

Structural Project Manager