Technical Director – Structural Engineering

Martin-Martin Inc; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Hybrid Work Schedule

401(k) Plan Company Match

Annual Profit Sharing

Sabbatical after 7 years

Job summary

Martin/Martin is seeking a Technical Director of Structural Engineering in our Denver, CO office. You will partner with leadership and SMEs, build rapport across the structural department, and influence the firm’s technical direction for a growing national practice.

The role reports to the Director of Structural Engineering and emphasizes mentoring, standards development, and strategic collaboration with external partners.

Qualifications

• Must hold PE license and a master’s degree in structural engineering.
• At least 10 years of progressive structural design experience.
• Willingness to work in the Denver, CO area with relocation reimbursement.
• Strong knowledge of AISC, ASCE-7, IBC and ACI codes.

Responsibilities

• Communicate across the organization and mentor staff.
• Advise on current and future structural engineering developments, materials, and codes.
• Provide guidance balancing technical quality, risk, and engineering efficiency.
• Oversee internal staff technical training.

Skills

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

Master’s degree in structural eng

10+ years structural design experience

Denver, CO area work

Travel up to 10%

Strong written & verbal communication

Education

Master’s degree in structural engineering

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

Bentley RAM Suite

Altair S-Concrete

Job description

Martin/Martin is searching for a Technical Director of Structural Engineering, located in our Denver, CO office. The ideal candidate will demonstrate their abilities to partner with internal leadership and subject-matter experts, establish rapport with fellow structural department staff, and work alongside external industry partners to influence and lead the current and future technical direction of our established, growing, 400+ person national engineering firm.

This role reports to the Director of Structural Engineering.

About Martin/Martin, Inc.

Martin/Martin, Inc. is a civil, structural, and investigative consulting engineering firm, headquartered in the Denver area, built on experience and industry leadership cultivated since the 1940s. Our engineered solutions are developed through a culture of integrity, service, creativity, and quality for the benefit of our clients and the community.

With ten office locations and a staff of 400+, Martin/Martin engineers have project experience in all 50 states and on all seven continents. (Yes, even Antarctica!)

View our 2025 Year in Review here.

The Team

Our structural engineering teams provide custom solutions for new constructions and expansions, with a strong record in notable projects like Coors Field, the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine, and Harborcenter.

Responsibilities

• Communicate across the organization, including building rapport and trust with junior and senior staff and cross-departmental stakeholders
• Advise on current and future structural engineering developments, materials, codes, and technical trends to inform business and project decisions
• Provide guidance for structural projects, balancing technical quality, risk management, and engineering efficiency
• Provide oversight for internal staff technical training

Requirements

Required

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• Master’s degree in structural engineering
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive and diverse structural engineering design experience
• Must be eligible to work for any employer in the United States, without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability to work in the Denver, Colorado area. Relocation reimbursement may be provided, depending on the role and job function.
• Travel up to 10% of the time, based on the needs of the business and as needed to provide support for our national office presence.
• Extensive experience and expertise in the analysis, design, detailing, and construction administration for a variety of sizes, types, and levels of complexity of projects constructed with traditional structural materials (concrete, steel, masonry) using practical design approaches
• Extensive knowledge and expertise in IBC, ASCE-7, AISC, and ACI codes and standards
• Working knowledge of current Company structural design and analysis software (ETABS, SAP2000, Bentley RAM Suite, Altair S-Concrete, etc.), with ability to advise on emerging trends, technologies, or tools
• Respected and trusted resource to staff with a minimum of (5) years of experience managing or mentoring engineers who is approachable and available to staff for technical guidance
• Strong commitment to professional technical development and growth both personally and for others through industry engagement, continuing education, and personal research
• Ability to standardize, document, and/or author whitepapers to direct company-specific design standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desired

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive and diverse structural engineering design experience
• Experience in higher level structural analysis and design (vibrations, high seismic, protective design, etc.) and use of other structural materials (wood, cold-formed steel, etc.), including knowledge of associated codes and standards
• Registered Structural Engineer (SE)
• Active member of one or more industry technical committees
• Prior working relationships with external technical resources such as national code/material technical committees, academic researchers, product technical teams, and technical leaders in peer firms

Working Conditions, Skills and Abilities

This position is primarily technical in nature, working mostly inside of the office completing a wide range of activities. The following abilities are required:

• Move inside or outside the office and on construction sites without ADA access.
• Remain stationary for long periods of time.
• Repetitive movement on tasks such as using a keyboard or mouse.
• Position self in atypical environments and small, confined spaces.
• Carry, ascend, and descend a ladder.
• Identify color.
• Read, communicate, and document in English.
• Determine and exchange accurate information.
• Occasionally move or hold equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Compensation

The wage range for this role considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making

compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure

and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

• Base Salary: For individuals hired in Colorado, a reasonable estimate of the current range for this role is $125,000 to $165,000 annually.
• Base Salary Review: This role is eligible to participate in Martin/Martin’s annual base salary increase review process.
• Annual Bonus: This role is eligible to participate in a discretionary annual bonus program which historically ranges from 10 - 20% of base salary.
• Signing Bonus: A one-time signing bonus equal to 10 - 15% of base salary will be paid upon 3 months of continuous employment.
• Opportunity for Company Stock Ownership
• Base salary review and increases, in addition to annual bonuses, are dependent on various factors, including a hired individual’s job-level and annual company performance.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision, including plans with 100% (employee-only) coverage
• For this role/level, a minimum of 4.5 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) will be provided
• 9 observed company holidays annually
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Annual Wellness Subsidy
• Sabbatical (after 7 years of continuous employment)
• 401(k) Plan Company Match
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Extensive Employee Events (outings, picnics, golf, and ski days)
• Committee and Community Involvement

Professional Development

Martin/Martin provides ongoing internal continuing education, training, and mentorship, reimbursement for PE/SE licenses, and direct support for active participation in professional organizations.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Martin/Martin, Inc. is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application