Senior Structural Engineer — Lead Complex Projects

Lerch Bates Inc.; Aspen (CO); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership through ESOP

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (starting at 17 days)

10 paid holidays

401(k) with 6% employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Wellness programs

Job summary

Studio LB, part of Lerch Bates, seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead complex projects from proposal through construction. You will oversee scope, budgets, and technical delivery while mentoring engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary teams across office, client, and field environments.

Responsibilities include client liaison, cost estimation, and ensuring quality standards. A PE/SE license and 10–15 years’ experience are preferred for this challenging, high-profile role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) license required
• 10-15 years of structural engineering experience or demonstrated equivalent expertise
• Extensive experience designing structural systems using steel, concrete, masonry, timber, and foundation systems
• Proven experience managing complex structural engineering projects from concept through construction
• Proficiency with structural analysis and design software and Autodesk Revit

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering projects from proposal through construction completion
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, profitability, and overall project performance
• Serve as the primary client contact and trusted technical advisor throughout the project lifecycle
• Forecast workloads and coordinate staffing to support project delivery
• Monitor project financial performance, including billing, work-in-progress, accounts receivable, and profitability
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards
• Direct and mentor engineers, designers, and Revit modelers throughout project execution
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to produce high-quality construction documents
• Conduct construction site visits to monitor progress and verify compliance with contract documents
• Provide contract administration support throughout design and construction phases
• Ensure compliance with company quality management procedures and engineering standards
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, contractors, and project partners
• Assist Principals and leadership with proposals, project scoping, pricing strategies, and business development initiatives
• Participate in client presentations, project interviews, and marketing activities
• Support the continued growth of Studio LB through exceptional client service and technical excellence

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relations

Mentoring

Communication

Budgeting

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Structural Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Structural analysis software

Job description

Studio LB, part of Lerch Bates, seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead complex projects from proposal through construction. You will oversee scope, budgets, and technical delivery while mentoring engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary teams across office, client, and field environments.

Responsibilities include client liaison, cost estimation, and ensuring quality standards. A PE/SE license and 10–15 years’ experience are preferred for this challenging, high-profile role.