Structural Vertical Designer

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative projects

Employee-owned

Career development

Work-life balance

Flexible holidays

Paid Family Leave

Job summary

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated (SEH) is seeking a Structural Vertical Designer in Denver to join our employee-owned Structural team. You will design and detail structural elements for commercial and residential projects, employing REVIT and several structural analysis tools, while collaborating across disciplines.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in civil engineering with structural emphasis; a 3–5 year background is favored.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in civil engineering with emphasis on structural analysis and design.
• Understanding of basic structural engineering concepts and practices.
• Working experience with REVIT Structure to produce construction documents.
• Knowledge of structural steel, reinforced concrete, CMU, and/or structural timber design.
• Familiar with IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, and NDS design codes.
• Ability to travel for team meetings and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Structural analysis, design, and detailing of commercial and residential elements using multiple materials.
• Prepare structural calculation packages using software like RISA, RAM, and Tekla Tedds.
• Collaborate with the structural design team on large projects.
• Use REVIT to produce models and construction documents.
• Create specifications and perform quantity take-offs and cost estimates.
• Review shop drawings and submittals during construction administration.

Skills

Structural analysis basics

Travel willingness

Education

Associate’s degree in civil engineering

Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering

Tools

REVIT Structure

RISA

RAM

Tekla Tedds

LPile

Job description

Structural Vertical Designer

Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us. You belong at SEH SEH is currenting searching for a Structural Vertical Designer to join our talented Structural team!

Why our employee-owners love SEH: "I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox!" - GIS Analyst "What company has a CEO who cares enough to seek out one-on-one conversations ranging from 'How are you?' to 'What do you think would help the company?' SEH, that's who." - Civil Engineering Technician "Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying!" - Sr Financial Analyst "It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning!" - Civil Engineer "This is the first company I've worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit." - Sr Mechanical Engineer

Why you’ll love SEH

• Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities
• Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s success
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
• Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

Responsibilities

• Structural analysis, design, and detailing of commercial and residential structural elements, including foundation systems, framing, and lateral force resisting systems, using a variety of structural material types including steel, concrete, masonry, and timber.
• Preparing structural calculation packages for small to midsize projects using structural analysis software such as RISA, RAM, and Tekla Tedds.
• Work as part of the structural design team on large, complex projects.
• Using Autodesk REVIT to produce structural models and construction documents.
• Using structural design codes including IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, PCI, NDS.
• Writing and/or compiling specifications for structure elements.
• Creating quantity take offs and cost estimates for structure elements.
• Review of shop drawings and submittals during construction administration.
• Working collaboratively with teammates within the structural group and outside the group on larger multidisciplinary projects/tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis on structural analysis and design.
• Understanding of basic structural engineering fundamental concepts and practices.
• Working experience with REVIT Structure to produce construction documents.
• Applicant should have knowledge of structural steel design, reinforced concrete design, CMU, and/or structural timber design and be familiar with structural analysis software that may include RISA, RAM, LPile, or other similar programs.
• The applicant should be familiar with IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, and NDS design codes.
• Ability to travel as needed for team meetings, on-site inspections/visits, etc.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• A positive attitude and ability to work in a collaborative environment with other team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of previous structural building design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil/Structural Engineering PE license in Colorado or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Other structural design experience or general familiarity with either water/wastewater, drainage, aviation facilities, or transportation structures.
• NCEES record, or ability to obtain NCEES record within 12 months of start date.

Due to current business and operational considerations, unable to hire employees residing in the following states at this time: AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR. Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

SEH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: SEH does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by SEH’s Talent Director, SEH reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

SEH is an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services. We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee-owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us.

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $80,000 and $110,000 based on skill set and experience.