Senior Structural Engineer / PE / Practice Leader

RMG Engineers; Windsor (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

AD&D insurance

Professional development and career机会

Direct interaction with company领导

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

RMG Engineers, a 100% employee-owned Colorado firm, seeks a Senior Structural Professional Engineer to lead our structural practice from Windsor, Denver/Englewood, or Colorado Springs. This role emphasizes technical leadership, direct client interaction, and mentorship within a growing team.

You will guide project scope through construction, perform critical calculations, and help shape innovative design tools and workflows for a scalable, high-quality practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Active Colorado Professional Engineer or ability to obtain licensure via reciprocity within six months.
• Approximately 5+ years of progressive structural engineering experience.
• Experience designing residential and/or commercial structures.
• Working knowledge of applicable structural codes and standards.
• Experience with structural analysis/design software such as RISA 3D/2D, ETABS, SAP2000, or equivalent.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage projects, priorities, schedules, and client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural analysis and design for residential and commercial projects.
• Serve as Engineer of Record on assigned projects.
• Prepare, review, and seal structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Manage projects from initial scope through design and construction.
• Work directly with clients, architects, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Conduct structural field observations and provide construction administration support.
• Review work prepared by staff engineers and provide technical guidance and mentorship.
• Help improve design processes, quality standards, and project delivery.
• Participate in client development and relationship management as appropriate.
• Help evaluate emerging technologies and innovative design tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and project delivery while maintaining engineering quality and professional oversight.

Skills

Structural analysis

AutoCAD / Revit

RISA / ETABS / SAP2000

Engineering communication

Project management

Client interaction

Education

ABET-accredited civil/structural engineering program

Tools

RISA 3D/2D

ETABS

SAP2000

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Help Build the Future of an Employee-Owned Engineering Firm

About the Job

RMG Engineers is a 100% employee-owned Colorado engineering firm with more than 40 years of experience serving residential and commercial clients throughout the Front Range.

We are seeking an experienced Structural Professional Engineer (PE) to join as a team leader in Windsor, Denver/Englewood, or Colorado Springs.

This is more than a production engineering position. RMG is investing in the continued growth of our structural practice, and we are looking for an engineer who wants technical responsibility, direct client interaction, opportunities to mentor other engineers, and a meaningful role in the future of the department.

RMG is also exploring innovative approaches to structural engineering, including emerging technologies and new design workflows. We are looking for a forward-thinking leader who is excited about the opportunity to help shape how these advancements are evaluated and integrated into our practice.

For the right candidate, this position offers significant opportunity for professional growth and leadership within an established, employee-owned engineering firm.

What You’ll Do

As a senior structural PE with RMG, you will:

• Lead structural analysis and design for residential and commercial projects.
• Serve as Engineer of Record on assigned projects.
• Prepare, review, and seal structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Manage projects from initial scope through design and construction.
• Work directly with clients, architects, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Conduct structural field observations and provide construction administration support.
• Review work prepared by staff engineers and provide technical guidance and mentorship.
• Help improve design processes, quality standards, and project delivery.
• Participate in client development and relationship management as appropriate.
• Help evaluate emerging technologies and innovative design tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and project delivery while maintaining engineering quality and professional oversight.
• Play a key role in developing a modern, scalable structural engineering practice.

What We’re Looking For

Required / Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Active Colorado Professional Engineer or the ability to obtain Colorado licensure through reciprocity within six months.
• Approximately 5+ years of progressive structural engineering experience.
• Experience designing residential and/or commercial structures.
• Working knowledge of applicable structural codes and standards.
• Experience with structural analysis/design software such as RISA 3D/2D, ETABS, SAP2000, or equivalent.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage projects, priorities, schedules, and client expectations.

Especially Valuable, but Not Required

• Previous Engineer of Record experience.
• Project management experience.
• Experience mentoring EIs or junior engineers.
• Colorado residential and/or commercial design experience.
• Experience developing and maintaining client relationships.
• Interest in evaluating new technologies and improving engineering workflows.

Why RMG?

RMG has been serving Colorado clients for more than four decades. As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees have the opportunity to contribute not only to our projects, but to the long-term success and direction of the firm.

We offer:

• 100% employee-owned company culture
• Hybrid work environment
• Choice of three Colorado office locations
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• AD&D insurance
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Diverse residential and commercial project experience
• Direct interaction with company leadership
• Opportunity to help shape and grow RMG’s structural engineering practice
• Opportunity to influence the thoughtful adoption of next-generation engineering technologies

Location

Candidates may be based from any of our Colorado offices:

• Windsor — Northern Colorado
• Englewood — Denver Metro
• Colorado Springs

This is a hybrid position with a minimum of three days per week in an RMG office.

Compensation

Salary range: $120,000–$150,000 annually, depending on experience, licensure, technical capabilities, project management experience, and leadership responsibilities.