Senior Precast Structural Engineer – Lead Design & Mentorship

Wells; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Disability & Life insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

HSA options

Wellness program

Paid holidays

PTO

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Wells is seeking a Senior Engineer in Colorado to design and analyze precast concrete structures, ensuring safety, quality, and code compliance throughout concept to completion. You will guide project design teams, mentor junior engineers, and provide technical support to sales and estimating efforts.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years’ experience in precast or structural design, and a PE license or the ability to obtain within the first year.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience, preferably in precast or structural design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within first year of employment
• Strong understanding of structural engineering principles and construction practices
• Proficiency with design and engineering software (Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, etc.)
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills in fast‑paced environments
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines consistently
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze precast structures to ensure safety, performance, and code compliance
• Review and verify calculations and drawings for accuracy and engineering approval
• Lead and support project design teams to meet technical and project milestones
• Mentor and guide junior and entry-level engineers in design and engineering practices
• Interpret architectural and structural plans and perform required engineering calculations
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, owners, and internal teams on project solutions
• Identify and resolve design, schedule, and quality issues with appropriate solutions
• Provide engineering support to sales and estimating teams for prospective projects
• Conduct site and manufacturing facility visits as required for project support
• Make timely technical decisions and develop solutions to correct project issues

Skills

PE license

Structural engineering principles

Project management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Self‑motivation

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wells is seeking a Senior Engineer in Colorado to design and analyze precast concrete structures, ensuring safety, quality, and code compliance throughout concept to completion. You will guide project design teams, mentor junior engineers, and provide technical support to sales and estimating efforts.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years’ experience in precast or structural design, and a PE license or the ability to obtain within the first year.