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Miller Consulting Engineers (MCE) is a well-established, growing structural engineering firm located in SW Portland, OR. We provide diversified structural engineering services to a variety of clients and design using a full array of materials including timber, steel, masonry, concrete, and composites. Consulting is a fast-paced business and last year we completed over 1,500 projects.
MCE offers a competitive benefits package and growth opportunities. We also support continuing education and training to encourage your potential. We offer:
- Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
- Company profit sharing & retirement contribution
- Work-life balance
- Employer paid benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
If you're interested in joining our growing team, look through our current openings below and submit your résumé and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!
Currently Hiring:
Associate Structural Engineer (3+ years experience and license)
As an associate structural engineer you will:
- Perform calculations, develop loading requirements, & create accurate & concise drawings
- Communicate effectively & professionally with senior engineers & clients regarding status of new & ongoing projects
- Pay attention to client expectations & scope adjustments, work closely with senior engineers
- Perform research & conduct field investigations
Qualifications/Competencies:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
- PE license & 3+ years of experience is required
- Preferred to have personal vehicle & the minimum required Oregon insurance for site visits
- Ability to generate creative solutions within existing limitations
- Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to positive team spirit
If this would be a good fit for you, please submit your cover letter and résumé in the "Upload Résumé " section, found below.
Structural Designer (0-4 years experience)
As a structural designer you will:
- Determine structural systems with licensed engineers
- Perform calculations, develop loading requirements, & create accurate & concise drawings with supervision
- Review work with supervising engineers
- Write reports/letters under direct supervision of senior engineers
Qualifications/Competencies:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
- Preferred to have passed Fundamental of Engineering exam and have Engineer in Training certificate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work individually and as part of a team
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
If this would be a good fit for you, please submit your cover letter and résumé in the "Upload Résumé " section, found below.
For this five level, 330,000 square foot post-tensioned parking garage with 1,245 parking spaces, Miller Consulting Engineers (MCE), provided preliminary foundation plans and cost estimates, structural frame cost comparisons, and a complete building information model for the 419,577 GSF structural system. Several design options were evaluated in order to determine the structural system that would provide the best cost-benefit ratio for the project owner. A foundation system utilizing vibro-replacement stone columns was selected, and the structural system for the garage utilized cast-in-place post-tensioned framing. MCE also provided structural engineering services for the various site structures, including a cantilevered glass and steel canopy and numerous site retaining walls.
The complexity of design criteria centered around six key areas of construction, which required ingenuity of design. The basement was constructed below the floodplain, requiring inventive design by installing hydrostatic check valves to allow water to enter the garage when flooding occurs, eliminating the uplift pressure on the slabs and walls and keeping the structure in place. Placement near the Willamette River required stone columns to remediate the seismic liquefaction and lateral spread, while providing a foundation for the garage. The challenge of column-free parking spaces was met by utilizing post-tensioned concrete for long-span shallow slabs and beams, allowing for columns to be placed mostly out of parking areas. Efficient placement of the lateral system, as well as the post-tensioning system resulted in a crack-free floor without having to use expansion joints. This reduced long-term maintenance projections. Designing the skin of the structure with lightweight perforated aluminum panels reduced the weight of the building and utilized a long-lasting material. A cable vehicle barrier reduced the weight of the garage when compared to typical concrete barriers. Solar panels on the roof allows for renewable energy. All of these elements combined met the expectations of the owner for a durable, cost-effective and unique structure.
- Photo Courtesy of Ankrom Moisan Architects