JOBSEARCHER

Senior Structural Engineer - Historic Preservation & Seismic Retrofit

Holmes UsPortland, MIMay 20th, 2026
Ready to level up your structural engineering career with a focus on historic preservation and seismic retrofits?We're looking for a talented Senior Engineer to join our Portland team! If you're passionate about breathing new life into existing structures, let's talk!Who We Are: We're Holmes US - a structural engineering firm that's anything but boring! With offices across the West Coast and roots in New Zealand, we're known for taking on projects that make other firms say, "Wait, how did they do that?"Your Impact:Develop innovative solutions for historic and existing buildings Develop innovative solutions for historic and existing buildings Contribute to non-linear analysis and performance-based design workMentor rising engineers and foster team growthDrive quality control and technical excellenceShape project scope and resources You'll Thrive Here If You Have:6+ years in structural engineeringPE license (SE preferred)B.S. or M.S. in Civil/Structural EngineeringExperience with ASCE 41 and exposure to a variety of material types and structural systemsSpecific knowledge of non-ductile concrete buildings, performance-based design, historic renovations, and peer reviewsProven experience leading or mentoring engineers for the production and delivery of projectsAbility to balance working independently and as part of a team across multiple officesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environmentAdvanced skills in ETABS, SAP, RISA Why You'll Love It Here:🌟 Engineering That ExcitesLead challenging seismic retrofit projectsWork with industry leaders from the US and New ZealandAccess cutting-edge analysis tools and approachesBalance historic preservation with modern performance💪 Growth & LeadershipShape the future of existing building renovation across multiple statesLead project teams and mentor rising engineersRegular professional development opportunitiesBuild lasting client relationships🎯 The Good StuffFlexible hybrid work environmentWork-life balance that we actually take seriouslySupportive, collaborative cultureRegular team events and activities Benefits Offered:Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:Hybrid work modelComprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability and other voluntary plansFlexible Spending Accounts for Medical & ChildcareHealth Savings AccountPet InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Time off - Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, Family Leave for new parents, and Community Service timePaid HolidaysPre-Tax Commuter Transit401(k) retirement savings with Company contributionCompany sponsored eventsDiversity / Inclusion programs and initiativesCompensation: Estimated at $102,00 - $132,500 + biannual profit share bonus potential. Salary will be commensurate with experience / skills and location. Our Commitment: At Holmes, we believe in building teams as diverse as the communities we serve. We provide equal support and opportunities for all our people to thrive, grow, and develop. Dream big - we'll help you get there! P.S. - Curious about the innovative projects we're tackling? From seismic retrofits of historic landmarks to performance-based design of iconic structures, check out our project stories at holmes.us/perspective. We're not just talking about pushing boundaries - we're doing it! 🏛️✨Apply now at holmes.us/careers!