Structural Engineer 3

Join Our Facet Team

Facet is a fast-growing energetic civil and structural engineering and environmental consulting firm with six offices in Washington. We are engineers, scientists, arborists, landscape architects, planners, and more, with decades of experience working throughout the PNW and the nation.

Job Description

Are you passionate about designing the marine and waterfront facilities that keep communities connected, resilient, and thriving? We are seeking a Structural Engineer 3 to play a key role in the planning, design, and delivery of complex marine infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise, professional judgment, and leadership skills on a diverse portfolio of waterfront developments, shoreline stabilization projects, marine structures, and critical infrastructure improvements.

Position location is flexible- Seattle, Burlington or Whidbey Island.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and manage staff to execute projects involving in-water structures, shoreline access systems, and waterfront site developments.
• Coordinate daily with clients, contractors, and government reviewers to ensure project alignment and compliance.
• Assign tasks and oversee team workflows to meet project milestones and deliverables.
• Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure financial accountability.
• Utilize engineering software, including AutoCAD, Enercalc, Risa 3D, and L-Pile, for analysis and design.
• Prepare and revise contract addendums to reflect scope changes and client requirements.
• Conduct site assessments and assist in evaluating environmental and structural challenges related to marine infrastructure.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards, codes, and best practices in marine engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marine engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of marine engineering experience preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Strong background in steel design, concrete design, and fluid mechanics.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Enercalc, Risa 3D, and/or L-Pile.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong leadership, project management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive salary with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
• Generous Paid Time Off (vacation and sick)
• 7 fixed holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Fully paid employee medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer paid for dependents’ medical, dental and vision paid at 60%
• Choice of a traditional copay plan or High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings account (HSA)
• Facet fully funds HSAs to the IRS maximum ($4400 for individuals and $8750 for families) for employees selecting the HDHP with HSA
• $300 annual fitness benefit
• $100,000 employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid for long-term and short-term disability
• Voluntary plans include additional group life, accident, hospitalization, and serious illness
• 401k (Roth or Traditional) available after 3 months of employment
• 4.5% 401k match contributed to the Facet Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a plan which grows with the value of the company
• Financial support for professional development and memberships in professional associations