Remote Design Engineer Jobs in Bellingham, WA (NOW HIRING)

We’re hiring a Civil/Structural Engineer to support industrial facility projects across the Pacific Northwest, with a strong focus on seismic design, steel and concrete structures, and facility upgrades.

This is a mid-level role (5–8 years experience) ideal for an engineer who wants exposure to complex, real-world projects including refineries, energy infrastructure, and retrofit design. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and designers to deliver practical, constructible solutions from equipment foundations to full facility upgrades.

If you're looking to grow your technical depth, pursue your PE (if not already licensed), and work in a collaborative EPCM environment with direct client exposure, this role offers a strong next step.

Compensation and Benefits: $103,000 - 125,000 *anticipated annual salary may vary based on skills, experience, qualifications and internal peer equity. Additional pay may be offered for additional hours during peak times. We offer a competitive benefits package including 401k match, HSA contributions and paid holidays.

Key Responsibilities

Structural Design & Analysis

• Design steel and concrete structures for industrial facilities, including buildings, equipment foundations, and infrastructure systems
• Develop structural calculations, models, and engineering analyses
• Perform seismic evaluations and support retrofit design for existing structures

Civil & Site Support

• Contribute to site development efforts including grading, drainage, and stormwater management
• Support constructability reviews, structural investigations, and code compliance

Project Execution

• Prepare and review construction documents (drawings and specifications)
• Develop scopes of work and technical specifications for civil/structural systems
• Respond to RFIs and support field activities during construction

Collaboration & Coordination

• Coordinate with BIM/CAD designers and multi-discipline engineering teams
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and project coordination sessions
• Review deliverables for technical accuracy and completeness

Safety & Quality

• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain a strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental performance

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (ABET preferred)
• 5–8 years of experience in civil/structural engineering within industrial, refinery, or similar environments

Technical Skills

• Experience designing steel and concrete structures for industrial or facility applications
• Proficiency in structural analysis, seismic design, and development of engineering calculations
• Experience preparing and reviewing construction documents (drawings and specifications)
• Familiarity with applicable building codes, seismic standards, and industry design practices
• Experience working with BIM/CAD design teams in a multi-discipline environment

Tools & Collaboration

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document markup tools (e.g., Bluebeam)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams, clients, and vendors

Certifications

• PE license preferred or actively working toward licensure in Washington

Work Location & Travel

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite in Ferndale, WA (or client site), 2 days remote *option to work from home Monday and Friday. Every other Friday off.
• Local travel (typically 1 day/week) to support client meetings and project coordination
• Minimal travel outside the region (<10%)

Project & Industry Requirements

• TWIC card (required prior to project start, as applicable)
• Client-specific safety training and badging
• Background screening and participation in drug/alcohol testing programs

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting projects in refinery, energy, or heavy industrial environments
• PE license or ability to obtain licensure in Washington

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing duties of this job, you would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear (this includes being able to hear and talk on site based communication equipment), distinguish between various colors, be able to hear safety tones/notifications, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, temperature or controls.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Overtime may be necessary as workload dictates. This may include weekdays and weekends.
• Job duties will be performed at a client site, production facility or industrial/construction job site.
• Conditions and/or schedule may vary, but the conditions listed above will generally apply.
• Candidates will be required to follow our clients' site-based rules and protocols regarding infectious diseases.

All opportunities with Eichleay will require authorization to work in the US without the need for sponsorship. Positions will require in-person interactions and may require working on site in an office or field environment. This position is subject to federally mandated drug/alcohol testing. Candidates applying to Eichleay must have the ability to be badged and maintain a badge as a safety sensitive position and/or within the Building and Construction trade for process safety management governed facilities. This will require in-depth drug screening for all positions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other status protected by law or regulation.