
Structural Engineer at BRPH (Lynnwood Washington, United States)
BRPH· Lynnwood Washington, United States·
Job description
BRPH is a technically focused, creative architecture, engineering, and construction company with over six decades of expertise in helping mission-driven clients in the aerospace, defense, manufacturing, commercial, education, entertainment, hospitality, and federal markets identify gaps in their program delivery and develop innovative solutions to their most challenging problems across the U.S. and around the world. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top firms, we take pride in solving complex challenges with forward-thinking solutions.
About Lynnwood:
The BRPH Seattle office, located in Lynnwood, WA, is our Pacific Northwest hub for architecture, engineering, and design. Our team works on a wide range of projects, including aerospace, defense, commercial, manufacturing, and mission-critical facilities, delivering innovative, integrated solutions with creativity and technical precision. Our Seattle office fosters a collaborative and supportive culture where professionals can grow, contribute to impactful projects, and make a difference for clients and communities. Join us and be part of a team shaping the built environment across the region and beyond.
Overview
The individual will utilize engineering knowledge, judgment and design software to create detailed designs, models and drawings for structures. The drawings will include plans, details, schedules, notes, isometrics, elevations, and sections used in preliminary, schematic, design development, construction and record documents.
Job Responsibilities
- Performs assignments designed to continue to develop professional engineering knowledge and abilities, requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks. Assignments will require limited independent judgment, with application of standard engineering principals under the supervision of a professional engineer. Assignments shall have clear and specified objectives with limited variables.
- Performs design and calculation tasks based on standard engineering techniques and procedures. Applies standard practices, engineering fundamentals, and techniques in specific situations, adjusts and correlates data, and follows design through a series of related detailed steps or processes.
- Performs design of routine, non-complex projects and portions of complex projects under direction of a professional engineer, or other responsible staff member.
- Reviews rough sketches, drawings, specifications and other engineering data received from engineers and architects.
- Develops REVIT and AutoCAD drawings from verbal instruction, rough sketches, marked up drawings, design computations, engineering fundamentals and the BRPH detail library.
- Researches discipline-related code issues and presents interpretations.
- Visits sites to make observations, measurements, images and records of conditions at existing facilities and/or buildings in various stages of construction. Reviews, monitors, reports progress, and performs other construction administration duties per the contract documents.
- Uses computer assisted engineering and design software to prepare engineering calculations and design. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, AutoCAD, REVIT, STAAD, TEDDS and Adobe Acrobat.
- Instructs drafters and designers to convey the structural design in the construction documents.
- Performs checking and quality control procedures of one’s own work and the work prepared by drafters and designers.
- Provide coordination of all applicable project discipline’s drawings and specifications.
- Assists in client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects.
- Promotes communications, cooperation and quality among discipline and team members.
- Responsible for job specific standards, practices and quality as defined in BRPH Policies & Procedures and CAD Standards.
Qualifications
- The minimum level of education shall be a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
- The minimum level of experience shall be one year as a Structural Engineer.
- The individual shall possess an aptitude for graphics with a working knowledge of REVIT, AutoCAD, STAAD, Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Certificate of Engineering Intern
Salary Range: In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $81,000 - $126,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.
Physical Requirements
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #LI-SP1 This job description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks or change existing ones as management deems necessary.
EOE, including Disability/Vets
Why work at BRPH
- Employee Ownership: Eligible team members participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) and a stock shares program, building long-term wealth.
- Flexible Work Environment: Full-time office, hybrid schedules, and fully remote positions are available across many roles.
- Award-Winning Culture: Named one of Zweig Group’s “Best Firms to Work For” (2026). Emphasis on mentorship, accessible management, and an open-door policy.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Group medical (with HSA), dental, vision, health & dependent FSAs, pet insurance, free telehealth. Financial benefits include 401k with company match, student loan 401k match, supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and financial planning services. Work-life balance benefits include paid time off, paid family leave, flexible schedules, tuition reimbursement, and a yearly “Best Place to Work” stipend for wellness, childcare, home office, or charitable giving.
- Collaborative & Supportive Teams: High percentage of team members with 20+ years of tenure; strong mentoring culture and numerous continuing education programs.
- Meaningful Projects: Work on nationally recognized facilities — from space launch pads to next-generation manufacturing campuses to world-famous entertainment venues.