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.