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Entry Level Offshore Structural Engineer Jobs in Portland, OR

HDR is looking for a Structural PE (entry-level) to support our growing Building Engineering Services team in Oregon and SW Washington. The successful candidate would be seated in either the ...

HDR is looking for a Structural PE (entry-level) to support our growing Building Engineering Services team in Oregon and SW Washington. The successful candidate would be seated in either the ...

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Entry Level Structural Engineer for our Lake Oswego, Oregon office. Be involved in projects with our Pacific Civil/Structural Substation team and be a part ...

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Entry Level Structural Engineer for our Lake Oswego, Oregon office. Be involved in projects with our Pacific Civil/Structural Substation team and be a part ...

... and engineering leads for meetings, proposals, and construction documents. * Attends and ... entry-level designers. The incumbent has experience in the subject area and a working knowledge of ...

This Opportunity Provides technical design and CADD support to engineers and project managers to ... Provide guidance and training to entry-level drafting and design support staff. * Remain current in ...

This Opportunity Provides technical design and CADD support to engineers and project managers to ... Provide guidance and training to entry-level drafting and design support staff. * Remain current in ...

The Engineer I is an entry-level engineering position and is expected to learn and develop ... Perform coordination between architectural, structural, mechanical, and plumbing processes and all ...

The Engineer I is an entry-level engineering position and is expected to learn and develop ... Perform coordination between architectural, structural, mechanical, and plumbing processes and all ...

The Engineer I is an entry-level engineering position and is expected to learn and develop ... Perform coordination between architectural, structural, mechanical, and plumbing processes and all ...

Be involved in projects with our Pacific Civil/Structural Team and be a part of a growing ... Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various ...

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How much do entry level offshore structural engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level offshore structural engineer in Portland, OR is $105,414.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,800.00 and $119,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Offshore Structural Engineer vs Entry Level Civil Engineer?

AspectEntry Level Offshore Structural EngineerEntry Level Civil Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Civil/Structural Engineering, possibly some offshore certificationsBachelor's in Civil Engineering, licensure varies by region
Work EnvironmentOffshore platforms, marine construction sites, offshore facilitiesUrban, suburban, or rural construction sites, infrastructure projects
Industry UsageOil & gas, renewable energy, offshore wind farmsTransportation, buildings, water resources, infrastructure

Entry Level Offshore Structural Engineers focus on designing and analyzing structures for offshore environments, often requiring specialized offshore safety and certification knowledge. Entry Level Civil Engineers work on a broader range of land-based projects. Both roles require a civil or structural engineering degree, but the offshore role emphasizes marine and offshore conditions, making it more specialized within the civil engineering field.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Offshore Structural Engineer job openings in Portland, OR as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 93% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,414 per year, or $50.7 per hour.
Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer

HDR

Vancouver, WA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago


HDR rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 57 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

26th of 369 rated engineering


Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
HDR is looking for a Structural PE (entry-level) to support our growing Building Engineering Services team in Oregon and SW Washington. The successful candidate would be seated in either the Vancouver, WA or Portland, OR office, with opportunities to work with a wider team across the region. HDR's Building Engineering Services Group (BES) provides mechanical, electrical, plumbing, site civil, structural and specialty design services for a wide variety of building and non-building (e.g. substation, industrial, water treatment) structures that include public, municipal, private and Federal project types across the region and globally to both internal and external clients.
In this position, you'll gain exposure to a wide variety of projects including, but not limited to industrial facilities, substations, waterfront facilities, water treatment plants, fish hatcheries and hydroelectric projects. You'll work with a wide variety of structural materials, including steel, reinforced concrete and reinforced masonry. Projects range in size and scope from small structure repair and maintenance projects, to complete ground up designs of new facilities.
In the role of Structural PE, we'll count on you to:
  • Work independently on medium to large size projects, coordinating across disciplines. Independently monitor assigned scope and budget.
  • Review work performed by junior staff
  • Give direction to clerical and technical personnel as needed
  • Provide guidance to junior staff on review of shop drawings and other technical submittals
  • Answer contractor RFIs
  • Perform condition assessments on existing structures or other site visits to field verify existing information.
  • Perform site visits during project scoping, including direct interaction with client representatives.
  • Assist more senior staff in developing scopes, schedules and budgets.
  • Perform structural observations during construction and provide on site engineering support during construction when required.
  • Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or BS degree in Architectural Engineering; Structural emphasis
  • A minimum of 3 years structural engineer experience

Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
  • Previous structural engineer experience
  • Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, Staad, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar
  • Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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About HDR

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At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists.

Industry

Specialized design services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1917