Structural Engineer

Company: Harriman Associates
Location: Portland
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Harriman is growing! We are looking for a Structural Engineer to join our team and join our full-service practice. If you are looking for a firm that understands the importance of work-life balance, enjoys working with lots of other people, and can work independently in our hybrid-work environment, then this is an opportunity that you need to look into! Working at Harriman, you will be immersed in our mission to design relevant and innovative solutions to meet human needs. Our work is challenging, creative, and is based on the belief our designs are the best when we collaborate together. Requirements: As a member of our structural engineering group, you will regularly collaborate with the other structural team members, our architects and engineers in other studios, and our consultants to support our project work. You will get involved in projects across our multiple design markets, including PK-12 education, higher education, government, commercial development, and retail. You will become engaged in all aspects of structural engineering design of buildings from design inception through construction, completing engineering calculations, utilizing our structural engineering analysis software (RAM & Risa), modeling structural systems in Revit, and participating in our studio’s mentoring and professional development initiatives. We are a friendly team of engineers that work together and help each other with technical guidance and design solutions. You’ll also have opportunities to travel to our project construction sites to review construction progress and learn more about the construction phase responsibilities. Requirements: Two or more years of experience, with the ability to obtain your PE license. FE certification a plus but not required within two years of graduation. Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (with a structural focus) or Structural Engineering Knowledge of New England States Building Codes Able to work collaboratively in a team environment Software: Bluebeam Revit Newforma Project Center Deltek Vision Microsoft Office Suite Zoom/Teams/Video Conferencing Software What will set you apart: A collaborative spirit, a sense of humor, and a desire to work closely with others Experience with our design software, including Revit, Ram Structural Systems, Risa, and Tedds Involvement in community and/or design-focused organizations or associations, that express an interest in engagement within our community A love for design, and desire to contribute to the build environment in a real way. Expectations of all Staff: The following are some expectations for all of our staff. Strong work ethic Positive attitude Be a team player Be flexible, adaptable, and open to new ideas Actively seek out clarification via the expertise of colleagues when unsure. Be respectful of others and their opinions and ideas Manage your efforts efficiently and effectively to complete tasks on time and with limited impact on co-worker's schedules Be prompt to appointments and meetings out of the office as well as in-house Inform studio leader of PTO, or unexpected time away from the office and record in studio PTO Calendar Participate in meetings, trainings, and activities such as project team and committee meetings, all-office meetings (such as the Monthly Harriman Huddle), and studio-specific meetings. Ability to accept and learn from criticism Avoid conflicts of interest Market oneself and the company always by conducting oneself professionally: we all represent Harriman! Communicate, communicate, communicate! Benefits: We offer competitive salaries and a full benefits package including medical, dental, 401K program, hybrid work schedule, gym reimbursement, and a friendly, collaborative work environment. Harriman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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