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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You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
The Structural Engineer in Fleet remediation engineering, Civil Structural and Architectural (FRE-CSA) team has the ability to understand the customer demand as well as the technology & business opportunities that exist in order to achieve the organization’s goals. You understand key problems, and propose and analyze multiple solutions to produce the most efficient, cost effective, resilient, and scalable structural designs/remediations achievable.
The Structural Engineer in FRE-CSA provides the global vision, rationale and recommendations to leadership teams for next-generation data center structural design and remediation on new and existing sites, while ensuring current structural systems meet performance and operational standards.
As a Structural Engineer in FRE-CSA, you are a leader in your field, working within and leading the work of cross-functional teams that include: technical program management, product management, architectural, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, supply chain management, operations, safety and security, and legal. You will be responsible for leading the structural design, strategy, product innovation and development, and audit/remediations of existing sites. This role will communicate the technical decisions we make to Senior Engineers and will drive continuous improvements with our designs.
Key job responsibilities
As a Structural Engineer, you will provide full life-cycle support to AWS Data Centers from design inception through site improvement and maintenance. You will be the ‘go to’ engineering resource for your region when technical advice is needed, and will use your subject matter expertise in Structural Engineering to:
- Work with a team of multi-disciplinary professionals on a wide variety of conceptual design, build, and retrofit projects at existing data center.
- Create, review and release data center structural improvements and designs.
- Drive refinements to the Basis of Design, product development, sustainability, and template specifications for structural systems to support continuous improvement of future data center designs.
- Serve as a technical advisor for projects including; review of foundation and structural systems.
- Create, review and release structural design RFPs.
- Manage external structural design consultants through the audit, design and implementation of a variety of projects while coordinating with internal engineering, construction and other stakeholder teams.
- Lead initiatives aimed at improving quality, schedule, consistency or reducing costs to in-flight and future data center construction and improvement projects.
- Work on multiple data center build and capital improvement projects simultaneously without compromising safety and availability constraints.
A day in the life
Amazon has a global presence; therefore 30% to 40% travel will be necessary. International support will be part of the job, and some international travel will be necessary with short notice. Support could consist of auditing/inspecting data centers, working on international teams and could require developing schematic and design document packages for both global future and existing sites. In this role you will need the ability and willingness to travel for site walks and field observations internationally/domestically with short notice.
About the team
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of mission critical facilities, especially data centers
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Structural Engineering
- Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications, or experience reading and writing procedures, technical documents, and engineering drawings
- Travel up to 50% domestic travel with short notice
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region
- Experience using a variety of web-based and other software tools for calculation and data processing
- Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, OR, Umatilla - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Energy
- Construction & Real Estate
- Manufacturing
- Electronics & Hardware
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 Cushing Terrell, SSOE, and Kiewit and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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, Hillsboro, and Tualatin 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 79% of structural engineer openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of November 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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