Structural Project Engineer

Salas O'Brien; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

Salas O’Brien’s Lakewood, CO office is seeking a Structural Project Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on designing industrial and commercial buildings across the U.S. You will collaborate with multi-discipline teams to deliver high-impact projects and mentor junior engineers.

The role requires a strong background in structural systems, 5+ years of experience, and ABET‑accredited education. Candidates with an active PE license are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of consulting structural engineering with commercial building focus.
• PE license preferred; registered in good standing.
• Experience with reinforced concrete, masonry, steel systems and foundations.
• ABET-accredited BS in Structural or Civil Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients on design issues and submittal schedules.
• Manage engineering team members in a fast-paced environment.
• Mentor and train younger engineers.
• Oversee production of reports, calculations, 3D models and drawings.
• Produce construction drawings using design software like RISA, RAM, Concept, Bluebeam and REVIT.

Skills

Time management

Leadership

Mentorship

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Structural or Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

RISA

RAM

Concept

Bluebeam

REVIT

Job description

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary

Our office in Lakewood, CO is looking for a Structural Project Engineer to work with our dynamic team. We specialize in the design of industrial and commercial buildings including data centers, mechanical infrastructure, schools, healthcare, police and fire stations, office buildings, worship spaces, industrial facilities, petrochemical control buildings, luxury resorts, and more. Our design professionals support projects all over the US and integrate with multi-discipline engineering teams on a wide array of projects. This is an opportunity to drive and expand an energetic team and learn from professionals with many years of experience.

Responsibilities

Specific duties will include:

• Interact with clients regarding technical design issues, coordination of document preparation, and submittal schedules
• Manage engineering team members in a fast-paced environment
• Mentor and train younger engineers and team members
• Oversee production of engineering documents such as reports, calculations, 3D models and drawings that are complete and technically accurate
• Utilize and train others in design software such as RISA, RAM, Concept, Bluebeam, and REVIT to produce construction drawings

Qualifications And Experience

Successful candidates will possess the following:

• 5+ years of experience in consulting structural engineering with commercial building focus
• 2+ years of experience in a management role overseeing similar breadth and depth of structural engineering services offered by Salas O’Brien
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in good standing
• The desire to work towards the Company's goal of excellent and timely service.
• Experience in the following commercial building construction systems is required:
  • Reinforced and post-tensioned concrete
  • Reinforced masonry
  • Structural steel and composite steel
  • Shallow, deep and raft foundations
  • Concrete, masonry and wood shear wall systems
  • Steel braced frame and moment frame systems
• Experience in the following is a plus:
  • Registered Structural Engineer
  • Business Development
  • Cold-formed Steel
  • Seismic design categories D, E and F
  • Extreme wind loading
  • Blast-resistant structures
  • Flood resistant structures
  • Advanced degree
• Strong time management skills and self-starter a must
• Ability to learn from, and work with other team members
• ABET accredited Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Location

Lakewood, CO (Denver)

Travel

Up to 10%

Compensation & Benefits

The expected base salary range for this role is $110,000.00 - $125,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

Benefits

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.