Senior Engineer (Structural)

RESPEC is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer (Structural) to join our engineering team in our Denver, Colorado office. This role is responsible for a combination of strategic business development and senior engineering. Utilizing a strategic mindset, the Senior Engineer steps confidently into client-facing conversations while successfully balancing a variety of projects. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned and this individual will join a collaborative group of fellow owners in tackling complex project challenges.

This role will focus on:

• Develop, build, and manage relationships with strategic partners and customers, both public and private, to build a pipeline of projects
• Maintain current client relationships and facilitate continued joint project opportunities
• Identify pursuits and position market sector to secure new business in existing and new markets
• Work with other internal market sectors to develop joint pursuits and encourage cross selling to existing clients
• Lead business development opportunities, oversee client management, and negotiate project scope and fees
• Lead design and project management efforts to ensure successful project completion
• Prepare project communications and participate in design progress meetings
• Interpret building codes and standards, prepare structural plans and details, and perform related construction observations for structural projects
• Analyze structures using computer analysis programs
• Prepare structural design calculations and related project documentation
• Complete structural detailing and editing for the preparation of construction drawings
• Interpret drawings from architects and other engineering disciplines
• Review structural shop drawings and other structural submittals
• Visit project sites for construction administration

Our ideal candidate enjoys working with a team and diving into new challenges, and will have the following qualifications: 

• M.S., Civil Engineering from an accredited institution, with focus on Structural Design

• Professional Civil Engineer License
• 15+ years of progressive structural engineering practice
• Experience leading strategic business development initiatives in a structural engineering firm
• Experience leading and managing a team of engineers
• Knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and techniques applicable to project planning, modeling, design, and construction
• Experience presenting engineering-related items to clients, boards, public officials, and other outside stakeholders
• RISA 3D, SAP, STAAD, RAM or other 3D structural analytical software experience

Additional Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Professional Structural Engineering License
• Prior engineering consulting firm experience
• Experience with Quality Control reviews of structural drawings and specifications.
• Project management experience and prior construction experience
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams, REVIT, AutoCAD, Bluebeam
• Established NCEES Record

Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. The typical salary range for this position is $140,000 to $160,000. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100 percent employee-owned company, and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.

Featured benefits:

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)
• Professional Development and Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.