Structural Engineer Jobs in Oregon

Structural Engineer jobs in Oregon concentrate in transportation infrastructure, seismic retrofit, commercial development, and public works, with demand running from entry-level to senior project engineer across both public agencies and private firms. Portland is the dominant hiring center, followed by Salem and Eugene, where firms such as KPFF Consulting Engineers, Kleinfelder, and CH2M (now Jacobs) maintain strong Oregon practices. The most in-demand specialties are seismic design, bridge engineering, and commercial building structures, reflecting Oregon's aging infrastructure and active development pipeline. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles21
Top employerWSP
Top cityPortland, OR
Cities hiring7
Work type67% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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FULCRUM TECHNOLOGIES, INC
Structural / Civil Engineer
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FULCRUM TECHNOLOGIES, INC
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Structural / Civil Engineer
FULCRUM TECHNOLOGIES, INC
Tualatin, Oregon
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
$120k - $150k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor of Science
51-200

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Structural Engineer
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Structural Engineer
Moon Lite
Portland, Oregon
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Structural Engineering
$30 - $60/hr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

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Cushing Terrell
Structural Engineer
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Structural Engineer
Cushing Terrell
Bend, Oregon
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
$95k - $135k/yr
Master's degree in civil engineering

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Cushing Terrell
Structural Engineer
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Structural Engineer
Cushing Terrell
Portland, Oregon
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
$95k - $135k/yr
Master's degree in civil engineering

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Holmes US
Structural Project Engineer
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Holmes US
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Structural Project Engineer
Holmes US
Portland, Oregon
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Structural Engineer Jobs by City in Oregon

Where Oregon roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Portland
9 jobs
Tualatin
4 jobs
Lake Oswego
4 jobs
Bend
1 job
Eugene
1 job
Ashland
1 job
Medford
1 job

Structural Engineer Job Market in Oregon

A snapshot from current Oregon openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

WSP
WSP2 open roles
Kiewit
Kiewit2 open roles
Cushing Terrell
Cushing Terrell2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Energy
  • Manufacturing
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Construction & Real Estate

What Oregon Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in structural engineer jobs across Oregon.

  • Active Oregon Professional Engineer license or eligibility for Oregon reciprocity
  • Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an accredited program
  • Proficiency in structural analysis software such as ETABS, SAP2000, or RISA
  • Experience with seismic design principles and Oregon Building Code requirements
  • Ability to prepare and review construction documents, drawings, and specifications
  • Strong written communication skills for reports, project correspondence, and client coordination

Structural Engineer Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a structural engineer in Oregon?

You become a structural engineer in Oregon by earning an accredited bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, accumulating qualifying experience, and then passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam to obtain licensure through the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying. Oregon also accepts reciprocal licensure from other states for engineers already licensed elsewhere.

Which companies hire structural engineers in Oregon?

Oregon structural engineer roles are posted by WSP, Kiewit, and Cushing Terrell and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Oregon's mix of infrastructure agencies, seismic retrofit programs, and commercial development firms means openings appear across both large national engineering firms and regional practices headquartered in Portland.

Which Oregon cities have the most structural engineer jobs?

Portland, Tualatin, and Lake Oswego have the most structural engineer openings in Oregon. Portland leads because it concentrates the state's largest engineering firms, major public infrastructure agencies, and commercial development activity, while Salem and Eugene generate steady demand through state government projects, university facilities work, and regional transportation programs.

Are there remote structural engineer jobs in Oregon?

Yes, but they're limited. Structural engineering is primarily a field-dependent discipline requiring site visits, coordination with contractors, and hands-on document review, so most roles are on-site or hybrid. About 67% of structural engineer openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and the roles most likely to offer flexibility are those focused on analysis, calculations, and report writing rather than active construction administration.

How can I get hired as a structural engineer in Oregon with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for engineer-in-training or junior structural engineer positions at Oregon-based firms such as KPFF, Kleinfelder, or mid-size civil engineering firms with Portland or Eugene offices that regularly recruit new graduates. Oregon State University and the University of Oregon both feed graduates into local firm pipelines, so campus recruiting events are worth pursuing. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before graduating gives candidates a concrete edge, and building a portfolio of academic or personal structural projects helps when competing for roles that list experience as preferred rather than required.

Where can I find and apply to structural engineer jobs in Oregon?

You can find and apply to structural engineer jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings. Search the listings, find roles that fit your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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