Portland, OR

DCI Engineers – Portland

Ready to take your engineering career to the next level? DCI Engineers is seeking a Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager in our Portland, OR office. You’ll apply your civil engineering degree and hands-on experience to lead complex building projects, mentor junior engineers, collaborate across teams, and develop lasting client relationships.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager, you will lead site development and civil engineering projects, including:

• Develop, coordinate, and direct the production of engineering project documents
• Prepare fee proposals and contracts
• Develop workload and scheduling projections for project staff
• Oversee and perform site development design: grading, drainage, sewer, water, erosion control, and road design (including profile layouts)
• Perform or oversee construction support services
• Review submittals, prepare technical reports, perform routine conveyance calculations, and write observation reports
• Collaborate with engineers and drafting teams to coordinate design details and construction document requirements
• Review completed drafting and communicate with contractors during construction
• Evaluate additional service requests, review billing, and coordinate permit responses and construction support
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to support repeat work and client satisfaction 
• Support marketing and business development efforts by representing DCI to new and existing clients 

What You Bring

To succeed as a Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager, you should bring the following skills and experiences:

• Minimum of 10 years of civil engineering experience.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience leading and mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with BIM Designers
• Desire to build strong client relationships and provide excellent service
• Effective communication skills with clients, contractors, and project teams
• Demonstrated ability to market yourself and DCI to new and existing clients 
• Proven client relationship skills with the ability to support business development and pursuit of new work 
• Civil Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited university
• PE license required

Why DCI Engineers

At DCI Engineers, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and a lifestyle you crave. With 20+ offices across the United States and 35+ years of experience, we’ve built a firm that challenges employees to step outside the box, provide creative solutions, and deliver exceptional value to projects.

We foster a supportive and entrepreneurial culture, where mentorship, professional growth, and work/life balance are a priority. Your time outside of work fuels your productivity, creativity, and professional development, and we encourage our employees to pursue it.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary + bonus opportunities
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tax-advantaged savings account options
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and supplemental coverage
• 401(k) with annual company contribution
• 8 paid holidays (including 1 floating holiday)
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Commuter benefits (where available)
• Health & Fitness Program
• Cell phone benefit
• Seminar and licensing reimbursements

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DCI Engineers - Portland

Launch your structural engineering career with DCI Engineers in our Portland, OR office. As a Structural Senior Project Engineer, you’ll work on diverse building projects, collaborate with talented engineers and BIM designers, and grow your technical expertise – all while contributing to a team that values innovation, mentorship, and work/life balance. 

What You’ll Do:

As a Structural Senior Project Engineer, you will contribute to the design, analysis, and construction support of building projects, including:

• Perform structural design of assigned tasks under the supervision of the Project Manager
• Collaborate with BIM Designers to produce structural construction documents and draft details in REVIT
• Assist Project Managers with construction support, including shop drawing review and responding to RFIs
• Ensure accuracy and attention to detail in all construction documents
• Progressively grow your technical knowledge through internal project experience and continuing education
• Develop and maintain client relationships

What You Bring:

To succeed as a Structural Senior Project Engineer, you should bring the following skills and experiences:

• 3-6 years of structural engineering experience related to building design
• Working knowledge and project experience using steel, concrete, and wood design materials
• Experience designing all categories of gravity framing and lateral force resisting systems
• Ability to perform advance calculations, design, and analysis for structural elements
• Strong knowledge of design/build codes such as AISC, ACI 318, IBC, ASCE 7
• Working knowledge of structural analysis software such as RISA 3D, RAM, ETABS, Enercalc, or similar
• Perform construction administration tasks such as reviewing shop drawings, writing construction observation reports, and communicating with contractors
• Ability to manage your time and juggle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Desire to provide excellent service and build strong client relationships
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and effective communication skills
• State-issued Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate
• Structural, Civil, or Architectural Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited university (Master’s preferred)

Why DCI Engineers

At DCI Engineers, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and a lifestyle you crave. With 20+ offices across the United States and 35+ years of experience, we’ve built a firm that challenges employees to step outside the box, provide creative solutions, and deliver exceptional value to projects.

We foster a supportive and entrepreneurial culture, where mentorship, professional growth, and work/life balance are a priority. Your time outside of work fuels your productivity, creativity, and professional development, and we encourage our employees to pursue it.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary + overtime earning opportunities
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tax-advantaged savings account options
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and supplemental coverage
• 401(k) with annual company contribution
• 8 paid holidays (including 1 floating holiday)
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Commuter benefits (where available)
• Health & Fitness Program
• Cell phone benefit
• Seminar and licensing reimbursements

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DCI Engineers - PortlandLaunch your structural engineering career with DCI Engineers in our Portland, OR office. As a Structural Project Engineer, you’ll work on diverse building projects, collaborate with talented engineers and BIM designers, and grow your technical expertise – all while contributing to a team that values innovation, mentorship, and work/life balance. What You'll Do:

• As a Structural Project Engineer, you will contribute to the design, analysis, and construction support of building projects, including:
  • Perform structural design of assigned tasks under the supervision of the Project Manager
  • Collaborate with BIM Designers to produce structural construction documents and draft details in REVIT
  • Assist Project Managers with construction support, including shop drawing review and responding to RFIs
  • Ensure accuracy and attention to detail in all construction documents
  • Progressively grow your technical knowledge through internal project experience and continuing education
  • Develop and maintain client relationships

What You Bring:

• To succeed as a Structural Project Engineer, you should bring the following skills and experiences:
  • 0-4 years of structural engineering experience related to building design
  • Working knowledge and project experience using steel, concrete, and wood design materials
  • Experience designing all categories of gravity framing and wind-resisting systems
  • Basic knowledge of design/build codes such as AISC, ACI 318, IBC, ASCE 7
  • Working knowledge of structural analysis software such as RISA 3D, RAM, ETABS, Enercalc, or similar
  • Ability to manage your time and juggle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
  • Desire to provide excellent service and build strong client relationships
  • Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and effective communication skills
  • State-issued Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate
  • Structural, Civil, or Architectural Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited university (Master’s preferred)

Why DCI Engineers

At DCI Engineers, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and a lifestyle you crave. With 20+ offices across the United States and 35+ years of experience, we’ve built a firm that challenges employees to step outside the box, provide creative solutions, and deliver exceptional value to projects.

We foster a supportive and entrepreneurial culture, where mentorship, professional growth, and work/life balance are a priority. Your time outside of work fuels your productivity, creativity, and professional development, and we encourage our employees to pursue it.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary + overtime earning opportunities
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tax-advantaged savings account options
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and supplemental coverage
• 401(k) with annual company contribution
• 8 paid holidays (including 1 floating holiday)
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Commuter benefits (where available)
• Health & Fitness Program
• Cell phone benefit
• Seminar and licensing reimbursements

Apply

DCI Engineers - Portland

At DCI Engineers, a welcoming and well-organized workplace helps our people do their best work. As an Administrative Assistant in our Portland, OR office, you will help create an organized, welcoming environment where employees can do their best work and project teams have the support they need to keep work moving. You will be a go-to resource for daily office operations, project administration, and the details that make a workplace feel connected and well cared for. 

This is an opportunity to bring initiative, organization, and a service-minded approach to a role with variety and visibility. You will work closely with the office Managing Principal, Regional Administrative Manager, project teams, and shared-services partners across DCI. 

The Impact You’ll Make 

You will help keep the office organized, responsive, and ready to support employees, clients, and project teams: 

• Create a welcoming office experience by greeting visitors, answering incoming calls, coordinating deliveries, and helping employees and guests find what they need. 
• Keep the workplace running smoothly by maintaining supplies and shared spaces, coordinating with building and office-service vendors, and addressing day-to-day facility needs. 
• Support organized project delivery by setting up and maintaining project information, contracts, folders, files, logs, and other administrative records in accordance with DCI standards. 
• Make the details easier for project teams by proofreading documents, preparing and routing files, assisting with printing and scanning, maintaining calendars, and coordinating travel, meetings, trainings, and license renewals. 
• Help financial processes stay on track by processing expense reports, coding receipts and invoices, supporting credit card reconciliation, and assisting with accounts receivable follow-up and related reporting. 
• Give new employees a strong start by preparing workspaces and coordinating onboarding and offboarding details with People & Culture, IT, and office leadership. 
• Promote a safe and prepared workplace by supporting office safety coordination, required documentation, and local compliance activities. 
• Build connection and community by coordinating office, client, learning, recognition, and volunteer events that bring people together and reflect DCI’s culture. 
• Improve how work gets done by anticipating needs, solving practical problems, and finding thoughtful ways to strengthen consistency and efficiency. 

What You Bring 

You are someone who notices what needs attention, follows through, and takes pride in making work easier for others. You bring: 

• 2-3 years of prior administrative support experience, preferably in a professional services, architecture, engineering, or construction environment.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to represent DCI thoughtfully in person, by phone, and in writing. 
• Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records. 
• Initiative and sound judgment, including the ability to anticipate needs, self-direct, and resolve routine problems in a timely manner. 
• A collaborative, service-minded approach and comfort working with employees, leaders, clients, vendors, and shared-services teams. 
• Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive or confidential information. 
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to learn new systems and office technology. 
• Adaptability and composure in a fast-paced environment where priorities may shift. 

Why DCI Engineers 

At DCI Engineers, how we work together is just as important as the work we produce. For nearly 40 years, strong relationships, shared knowledge, and a commitment to excellence have helped us grow into a firm with offices across the United States. 

Our culture is grounded in values that shape how we show up every day: 

• Entrepreneurial - We take initiative, think beyond the status quo, and embrace a “we can figure it out” mindset. 
• Collaborative - We create a connected experience across teams and offices, where people feel supported and can learn from one another. 
• Resilient - We adapt, learn, and grow stronger through challenges. 
• Creative - We welcome new ways of thinking in our engineering work and in how we support our people and operations. 
• Community-Oriented - We build strong relationships and support the communities where we live and work. 
• Trust-Driven - We earn trust through accountability, strong performance, and doing what we say we will do. 

If you enjoy bringing order to busy days, supporting people with care, and making an office work better through the details, you can make a meaningful impact at DCI. 

Compensation & Benefits 

We invest in the well-being, growth, and long-term success of our employees through: 

• Competitive salary + overtime earning opportunities 
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Tax-advantaged savings account options 
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability insurance 
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and supplemental coverage 
• 401(k) with annual company contribution 
• 8 paid holidays, including 1 floating holiday 
• Paid vacation and sick leave 
• Paid parental leave 
• Commuter benefits, where available 
• Health & Fitness Program 
• Cell phone benefits 
• Seminar and licensing reimbursements

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DCI Engineers - Portland

Jumpstart your structural engineering career with DCI Engineers in our Portland, OR office. As a Structural Engineering Intern, you’ll work on hands-on projects, gain practical experience with Revit detailing, construction support, and structural analysis, and collaborate with experienced engineers in a supportive and innovative environment – all while learning and growing your technical expertise.

What You’ll Do

As a seasonal Structural Engineering Intern, you can expect your work responsibilities to include:

• Construction support services in the form of shop drawings or submittal review
• Construction site visits to support ongoing projects
• Revit detailing and drafting
• Preliminary structural analysis and design on a variety of projects and construction types
• Collaborate with engineers and BIM designers to coordinate project details
• Learn progressively through hands-on experience and mentorship

What You Bring

To succeed as a Structural Engineering Intern, you should bring the following skills and experiences:

• Effective communication skills
• Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering degree in progress from an ABET-accredited university
• 3rd or 4th-year undergraduate or master’s degree in progress
• Collaborative, approachable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Interest in structural engineering design, construction support, and learning new skills

Why DCI Engineers

At DCI Engineers, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and a lifestyle you crave. With 20+ offices across the United States and 35+ years of experience, we’ve built a firm that challenges employees to step outside the box, provide creative solutions, and deliver exceptional value to projects.

We foster a supportive and entrepreneurial culture, where mentorship, professional growth, and work/life balance are a priority. Your time outside of work fuels your productivity, creativity, and professional development, and we encourage our employees to pursue it.

Apply