Senior Structural Engineer, PE – Lead Design & Mentoring

Jackola Engineering & Architecture, PC; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Professional development

License fees paid

4-day workweek option

Comprehensive benefits (dental/vision/

Three health plan options

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Jackola Engineering & Architecture, PC is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer (PE) to join our Kalispell team. You will contribute to a wide variety of Montana projects, from schools to commercial buildings, collaborating with architects, engineers, and designers.

The role emphasizes solving complex challenges, mentoring junior staff, and engaging with clients. Occasional travel for site visits and meetings may be required.

Qualifications

• PE license in Structural or Civil Engineering (SE designation preferred).
• 5+ years of post-graduate structural engineering experience.
• Experience with wood, steel, concrete, and masonry structural systems.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, structural analysis, and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor structural design staff through project phases.
• Develop practical, constructible structural solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on concepts and drawings.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Ensure designs meet quality standards and project requirements.
• Use industry software to analyze gravity, lateral, and foundation loads.
• Support construction administration and respond to field questions.
• Foster a positive team environment through technical leadership.

Skills

PE license

5+ years experience

Mentoring/leadership

Communication skills

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Enercalc

RISA

Simpson

WoodWorks

Autodesk Revit

Bluebeam

MS 365

Job description

Jackola Engineering & Architecture, PC is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer (PE) to join our Kalispell team. You will contribute to a wide variety of Montana projects, from schools to commercial buildings, collaborating with architects, engineers, and designers.

The role emphasizes solving complex challenges, mentoring junior staff, and engaging with clients. Occasional travel for site visits and meetings may be required.