Senior Structural Engineer: Design & Mentorship

Cushing Terrell; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushing Terrell in Denver seeks a Structural Engineer to join our collaborative team and contribute to a wide range of projects. You will apply expertise across multiple structural systems while engaging architects, engineers, and project managers to deliver high-quality design and construction solutions.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical excellence, and effective communication, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and influence project outcomes across design phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from ABET accredited four-year University.
• 5+ years of job-related experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (or ability to obtain by comity) in the state of the hiring office.
• Advanced knowledge of structural design and applicable software tools.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Competency with engineering in wood design, timber design, steel design, concrete design, masonry design and structural detailing.
• Oversee/Manage all Structural Engineering aspects of projects.
• Work independently and oversee other team members to develop Construction Documents (Plans and Specifications).
• Perform structural engineering analysis and development of design calculations.
• Prepare engineering studies and reports.
• Prepare construction cost estimates and compare with industry benchmarks.
• Manage structural specific project requirements (Scope, Budget, and Time).
• Develop structural related fee proposals and contracts.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Mentor and direct junior engineers and BIM staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Structural design knowledge

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Cushing Terrell in Denver seeks a Structural Engineer to join our collaborative team and contribute to a wide range of projects. You will apply expertise across multiple structural systems while engaging architects, engineers, and project managers to deliver high-quality design and construction solutions.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical excellence, and effective communication, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and influence project outcomes across design phases.