Senior Structural Engineer - Discipline Lead

Jackola Engineering & Architecture, PC; Bozeman, Northern (MT, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Professional development assistance

Licensing fees paid

Job summary

Jackola Engineering & Architecture in Kalispell, Montana seeks a licensed Structural Engineer to join our dynamic team as Structural Discipline Lead. This leadership role advances technical excellence, maintains design and documentation standards, mentors staff, and ensures high-quality structural practices across the company.

As the principal technical resource for the Structural group, you will guide discipline standards, support professional growth, coordinate with multi-disciplinary staff,

Qualifications

• Licensed Structural Engineer (PE) with 10+ years post-graduation experience
• Design experience with wood, steel, concrete and masonry structures
• Strong understanding of building codes and value engineering
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities
• Proficiency with Rev it, Bluebeam, and standard design software

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of structural design and documentation standards
• Mentor structural staff and assess technical competency
• Coordinate with multi-discipline teams and lead project design through construction
• Provide guidance on technical challenges and solutions
• Collaborate across disciplines to establish best practices

Skills

PE License

Structural design

Leadership

Mentoring

Cross-discipline coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft 365

Enercalc

RISA

Job description

Description

Jackola Engineering & Architecture in Kalispell, Montana is seeking a talented and experienced licensed Structural Engineer to join our dynamic team and serve as our Structural Discipline Lead. This leadership role is responsible for advancing technical excellence, maintaining design and documentation standards, fostering professional growth within the structural team, and ensuring consistent, high-quality structural engineering practices across the company.

In addition to collaborating closely with our multi-disciplinary staff, clients, contractors, and vendors to bring exceptional designs to life, as the principal technical leader for the Structural group, you will guide discipline standards, mentor structural staff, and support individual and team development. If you’re ready to contribute your expertise to a collaborative, innovative environment, and play a critical role in shaping the future of Structural Engineering at Jackola, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of structural engineering design, drafting, and documentation standards.
• Monitor design sequencing, quality assurance processes, peer reviews, construction feedback, and emerging technologies to promote technical excellence.
• Serve as the company’s primary technical resource and final authority for structural engineering matters and dispute resolution.
• Identify mentorship, training, and continuing education opportunities to strengthen technical capabilities throughout the structural team.
• Participate in the evaluation of structural engineering candidates and support leadership with assessments of technical competency and team fit.
• Provide guidance on technical design and drafting challenges and help develop effective solutions.
• Collaborate with other Discipline Leads to establish best practices and quality standards across disciplines.
• Independently lead structural design staff throughout the project design and construction phases.
• Work in a multi-discipline team environment to manage the development, design, and implementation of structural concepts, systems, drawings, and specifications.
• Respond to contractors during the construction.

Requirements

• Structural Professional Engineer (PE) License. (SE designation a plus, but not required)
• At least 10+ years of experience post-graduation from an accredited University.
• Extensive design experience with building structural systems using wood, steel, concrete, and masonry.
• A strong understanding of building codes and value engineering practices.
• Strong technical structural expertise in design, documentation, quality assurance, and cross-discipline coordination.
• Outstanding organization, attentiveness to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize strategically and demonstrate flexibility to achieve long-range goals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Bluebeam, Autodesk Revit, and industry standard structural design software. (Preferably – Enercalc, RISA, and similar)
• Proven leadership, mentoring, organizational, and delegation abilities.
• Alignment with Jackola’s core values, an interest in developing and refining standards, and a commitment to technical excellence.

WHY JOIN JACKOLA?

At Jackola, we are committed to supporting our employees both professionally and personally. We believe that when our people have the resources, trust, and encouragement they need to thrive, our projects and communities benefit as well.

What we offer:

• Profit Sharing Opportunities that allow employees to share in the company's success.
• Professional development and continuing education assistance.
• Paid professional registration and licensing fees.
• Flexible scheduling, including opportunities for a four-day workweek.
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and security, including company paid dental, vision, as well as three health plan options.
• A collaborative, team-first culture where your perspective and leadership are valued.

Join Jackola Engineering & Architecture and help us create places and solutions that matter.