Structural Discipline Lead, Senior PE, Standards & Mentor

Jackola Engineering & Architecture, PC; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackola Engineering & Architecture, PC is seeking a licensed Structural Engineer to serve as Structural Discipline Lead in Kalispell, MT. You will drive technical excellence, establish design standards, mentor the structural team, and ensure high-quality practices across the company.

The role focuses on leading design staff, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams, and collaborating with clients, contractors, and vendors to deliver exceptional structural solutions.

Qualifications

• Licensed Structural PE; SE designation is a plus.
• 10+ years of post-graduate structural experience.
• Extensive design experience with wood, steel, concrete, and masonry.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and value engineering practices.
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and cross-discipline coordination.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with Revit, Enercalc, RISA, and Bluebeam.
• Ability to lead design staff through projects and delivery phases.
• Commitment to technical excellence and standards development.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of structural design, drafting, and documentation standards.
• Monitor QA processes, peer reviews, and construction feedback for technical excellence.
• Act as primary technical resource for structural engineering matters and dispute resolution.
• Mentor staff and identify training opportunities to strengthen capabilities.
• Evaluate structural candidates and assess technical competency and team fit.
• Provide guidance on design and drafting challenges and develop solutions.
• Collaborate with other discipline leads to set quality standards across teams.
• Independently lead structural design staff through project design and construction phases.
• Work in multidisciplinary teams to develop structures, drawings, and specifications.
• Respond to contractors during construction phases.

Skills

PE License

SE designation (plus)

Experience: 10+ years

Wood/Steel/Concrete/Masonry

Building codes & value engineering

Leadership

Revit

Enercalc

RISA

Bluebeam

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

ABET-accredited program

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Enercalc

RISA

Bluebeam

Microsoft 365

Job description

Jackola Engineering & Architecture, PC is seeking a licensed Structural Engineer to serve as Structural Discipline Lead in Kalispell, MT. You will drive technical excellence, establish design standards, mentor the structural team, and ensure high-quality practices across the company.

The role focuses on leading design staff, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams, and collaborating with clients, contractors, and vendors to deliver exceptional structural solutions.