Remote Structural Engineer Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Location(s): Portland, Seattle, Denver, Phoenix
Work Environment: Hybrid / Remote  
Compensation: $100,000-$120,000 annually*

Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies. 

Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations, and we’ve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards. 

Our employee-owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience. 

Learn more about our award-winning culture, the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian, and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.  

Who You Are 

As an employee-owner, you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently. 

Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation.  

How You’ll Make an Impact 

Dudek is seeking a Civil Engineer to support site civil engineering design for energy and infrastructure projects. This role focuses on delivering technically sound, constructible designs for utility-scale solar, electrical substations, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and related infrastructure projects.

As an employee-owner, you will contribute to the development of site civil design packages from planning through construction support while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical skills in grading, drainage, hydrology, and stormwater design, along with demonstrated experience supporting energy and infrastructure projects within a consulting environment.

This position is well suited for an engineer with approximately 6+ years of experience who enjoys solving site development challenges and supporting projects that advance critical energy infrastructure.

Duties and Responsibilities  

• Support civil engineering design for energy and infrastructure projects, including solar facilities, electrical substations, and battery energy storage systems.
• Prepare site civil design components, including:
  Site layout and grading plans
  Drainage and stormwater management systems
  Hydrology and hydraulic analyses
  Erosion and sediment control design
  Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and Best Management Practices (BMPs)
• Perform stormwater modeling and hydrologic analyses to support permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with project managers and senior engineers to deliver designs aligned with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including electrical, structural, environmental, and permitting specialists.
• Prepare technical calculations, reports, and construction documents for client and agency submittals.
• Support client and agency coordination during design development and permitting.
• Participate in QA/QC reviews and incorporate technical feedback into project deliverables.
• Assist with construction-phase support activities as needed.
• Contribute to development and improvement of civil design standards, workflows, and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of progressive civil engineering experience supporting energy and infrastructure projects, such as utility-scale solar, electrical substations, battery energy storage systems (BESS), or similar developments.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity as needed.
• Experience preparing site civil design plans and technical calculations for energy or infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Demonstrated experience with grading design, drainage systems, and stormwater management.
• Experience performing hydrology or stormwater modeling.
• Strong understanding of permitting and regulatory compliance requirements related to infrastructure development.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet Dudek’s driving requirements.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience working in multidisciplinary consulting environments.
• Experience preparing SWPPPs, erosion control plans, or stormwater reports.
• Proficiency with stormwater and hydrologic modeling tools (e.g., HydroCAD, Storm Sewer, or similar).
• Strong technical writing and client communication skills.
• Interest in continued professional growth toward technical leadership or project management responsibilities.

Compensation: $100,000-$120,000 annually 

*Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment. 

Working Conditions  

• This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc. 

• This job requires occasional project site visits, based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, and moving vehicles and equipment. 

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires the following:  

• Working on a computer, sitting, or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting. 

• Attending meetings, both in person and virtually, and speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc.  
• Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

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Dudek is committed to creating a workplace where all employees, regardless of their background, feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunities to succeed. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our business success, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We are committed to fair and equitable processes, based on merit, free from any discrimination. 

Dudek is genuinely committed to equal employment opportunities within our company and on our project teams. Dudek is also committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Dudek’s operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Dudek, including supervisors and coworkers. Equal employment opportunities will be extended to all persons (including those with disability and veteran status) in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. Any employee who violates this policy and Dudek’s commitment to equal employment opportunities will be subject to disciplinary action. 

Dudek is a U.S.-based employer. All positions are based in the United States and require U.S. work authorization.