Civil/Structural Engineer - Entry-Level

Columbia Energy and Environmental Services, an established small business headquartered in Richland, WA, which offers full-service engineering, design, fabrication, instrumentation and controls, and technology development.  Columbia Energy currently has an opening for a Civil/Structural Engineer with 0 to 5 years of experience.  New college graduates are encouraged to apply!  Columbia Energy is seeking engineers interested in advancing their career with opportunities to serve as design engineers on design/build/test projects, technical leads, project engineers, and project managers.

Job Responsibilities/Duties may include: 

• With guidance from senior technical staff identify, evaluate, and test unique design solutions for projects involved in: nuclear and hazardous waste remediation; equipment installation and support, chemical processing; and commercial development
• Ability to follow direction and procedures for developing design deliverables
• Conduct design analysis to established codes and standards (e.g., AISC, ASCE, etc.)
• Ability to work safely in office and shop environments and have a safety focus in all aspects of assigned roles
• Design of lifting fixtures and tooling to support fabrication
• Perform structural calculations to verify equipment design and installations meet contract specified load combinations and criteria
• Review projects and ensure compliance with basic design

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an ABET accredited university

Preferred Qualifications & Attributes

• EIT and interest in pursuing PE
• DOE experience
• Self-starter with the ability to focus on project needs and delivery schedules
• Demonstrated ability to produce design deliverables
• Ability to work with others
• Attention to detail and pride of ownership
• Willingness to take on new challenges and learn new skills while contributing to project teams

Columbia Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.