Lead Structural Engineer, PE — Varied Projects & Mentorship

Jackola Engineering & Architecture, PC; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Professional development

Licensing fees paid

Flexible scheduling

4-day workweek

Health benefits

Job summary

Jackola Engineering & Architecture, PC in Kalispell, MT is seeking a seasoned Structural Engineer with a PE license to join our team and contribute to a diverse slate of Montana projects. You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with architects, planners, and designers, and develop practical, code-compliant structural solutions for buildings across uses.

Occasional site visits and client meetings are expected as you help deliver high-quality design work and reliable project leadership within a

Qualifications

• PE license in Structural or Civil Engineering; SE designation preferred.
• 5+ years of experience following graduation from an accredited engineering program.
• Experience designing building structural systems utilizing wood, steel, concrete, and masonry.
• Strong understanding of building codes, structural analysis, and value engineering principles.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated and capable of working both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to mentor junior staff while managing project responsibilities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor structural design staff throughout project design and construction phases.
• Develop practical, efficient, and constructable structural solutions to meet project goals.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to develop structural concepts, systems, drawings, and specifications.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, manufacturers, vendors, and internal project teams.
• Ensure structural designs meet Jackola's quality standards and project requirements.
• Utilize industry software to analyze gravity, lateral, and foundation loading systems.
• Support construction administration activities and respond to contractor questions during construction.
• Contribute to a positive team environment through technical leadership and professional collaboration.

Skills

PE license

Mentoring

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Communication

Tools

Enercalc

RISA

Simpson

WoodWorks

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft 365

Job description

Jackola Engineering & Architecture, PC in Kalispell, MT is seeking a seasoned Structural Engineer with a PE license to join our team and contribute to a diverse slate of Montana projects. You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with architects, planners, and designers, and develop practical, code-compliant structural solutions for buildings across uses.

Occasional site visits and client meetings are expected as you help deliver high-quality design work and reliable project leadership within a