Senior Structural Discipline Lead: Design Standards Architect

Jackola Engineering & Architecture; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackola Engineering & Architecture in Kalispell, Montana is seeking a licensed Structural Engineer to join as the Structural Discipline Lead. You will lead design standards, mentor staff, and ensure high‑quality structural practices across the company.

In this role you will guide discipline standards, collaborate with other leads, and oversee staff development while delivering robust structural solutions for a variety of projects, from design through construction.

Qualifications

• Licensed Structural Engineer (PE); SE designation a plus but not required.
• 10+ years of post‑graduation experience from an accredited university.
• Extensive design experience with wood, steel, concrete, and masonry structures.
• Strong understanding of building codes and value engineering practices.
• Strong technical expertise in design, documentation, QA, and cross‑discipline coordination.
• Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Bluebeam, Revit, and industry standard software; Enercalc and RISA preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and delegation abilities.
• Commitment to Jackola’s values and technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of structural design, drafting, and documentation standards.
• Monitor design sequencing, QA processes, peer reviews, and construction feedback to ensure excellence.
• Serve as primary technical resource and final authority for structural engineering matters.
• Identify mentorship and continuing education opportunities for the structural team.
• Evaluate structural engineering candidates and assess technical competency and fit.
• Provide guidance on technical design and drafting challenges and develop solutions.
• Collaborate with other Discipline Leads to establish cross‑discipline quality standards.
• Independently lead structural design staff through design and construction phases.
• Work in a multi-disciplinary team to develop structural concepts, drawings, and specs.
• Respond to contractors during construction.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Structural design

Cross-discipline coordination

Building codes knowledge

Communication skills

Revit

Bluebeam

Enercalc

RISA

Microsoft 365

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Enercalc

RISA

Bluebeam

Microsoft 365

Job description

Jackola Engineering & Architecture in Kalispell, Montana is seeking a licensed Structural Engineer to join as the Structural Discipline Lead. You will lead design standards, mentor staff, and ensure high‑quality structural practices across the company.

In this role you will guide discipline standards, collaborate with other leads, and oversee staff development while delivering robust structural solutions for a variety of projects, from design through construction.