Structural Engineer III/IV

Job Title

Structural Engineer III/IV

Location

Durango, CO 81301 US
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 US (Primary)
Grand Junction, CO 81501 US
Gunnison, CO 81230 US
Salida, CO 81201 US
Telluride, CO US

Category

Engineering - Structural

Job Type

Full-Time

Travel

Salary Grade

Job Description

Variety. Close client relationships. Projects with lasting impact. Colorado lifestyle. Supportive, collaborative teams. If this describes your ideal job environment, then SGM is the place for you!  As the largest civil engineering firm on the Western Slope of Colorado, our clients have come to appreciate the large-firm resources we can deliver with small-firm, personalized service. We have and seek great people, and invest our time, energy, and resources to make our local communities great places to live.

SGM is seeking a full-time, experienced (5-10 years), Building Structural Engineer for our Glenwood Springs, Gunnison, Salida, or Telluride offices, or Remote from the surrounding areas. Overall responsibilities will include fostering strong client relationships, developing new business, performing structural engineering design and preparation of construction documents, providing technical leadership and project management for building projects.  Preferred technical skills/experience include the design of commercial and residential building structures; experience with other civil and industrial structures such as retaining walls, vaults, and pump stations is a plus but is not required; understanding of permitting and regulations related to structural projects; building inspection experience; and preparation of drawings, specifications, and contract documents. The successful candidate is expected to be a team player with strong written and verbal communication skills and a strong desire to live, work and play in Western Colorado.

SGM offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision coverage, employer paid STD/LTD/Life, HSA/FSA plans, 401k employer match, parental leave, vacation & sick leave, 8 paid holidays, and incentive compensation bonuses.  This position will be posted until filled. 

Salary is DOE:

Engineer III (4-10 years): $89,600-$115,600

Engineer IV (8-15 years): $105,400-$131,300

Job Requirements

 

• BS degree in Structural Engineering, or Architectural, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering with a Structural focus
• Colorado PE license or ability to transfer a license from another state within 6 months
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in the structural design and construction of buildings
• Consulting engineering experience
• Excellent client service skills
• Knowledge of building codes and material specific structural codes
• Ability to use software to complete structural analysis and validate results with simplified methods
• Experience with MS Office software such as Word and Excel
• Residential and commercial structures design experience
• Proficiency with REVIT and AutoCAD and generating Structural Contract Documents
• Ability to self-manage design tasks and stay within project scope, schedule, and budget
• Valid Driver's License

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• MS degree in Structural Engineering, or Civil Engineering with a Structural focus
• Project management experience, including coordination of multiple disciplines and sub-consultants
• Experience managing client relationships
• Experience with preparing project scope, schedule, and budget for proposal and fee estimate efforts
• Experience in structural design and detailing of concrete, steel, and timber members
• Experience preparing structural design calculations and developing clear and concise calculation packages that are easily reviewed by senior staff and review agencies
• Able to conduct site visits in a mountain environment
• Experience with Structural Condition assessments and forensic structural engineering
• Building Construction experience
• Civil Engineering experience
• Construction project administration and oversight experience
• An active member of relevant professional organizations
• Demonstrated initiative and participation in community involvement and outreach

SGM is seeking applicants who have the desire to provide quality service, enjoy working in a team atmosphere, and want to be a part of a company that finds as much value in their employees as they do their clients.

At SGM, we are a company that believes in fostering personal growth, encourages collaboration, and offers merits for a job well done. We offer a competitive pay scale, vacation time, health care coverage, and other reward programs to our staff.

SGM is a thriving full-service multidisciplinary engineering, consulting, and surveying firm headquartered in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. SGM currently employs over 100 people in various positions. We love where we live, work, and play. We are nestled in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Western Colorado. SGM’s success is built upon strong long-standing relationships with a solid base of municipal, special district, state and federal government, and private sector clients. SGM delivers responsive service and high-quality solutions in the areas of water and wastewater, water resources, transportation, structural, municipal, and civil/site development engineering. SGM also boasts a full-service land surveying practice and an MEP Team, delivering energy efficiency and renewable energy consulting services. SGM is headquartered in Glenwood Springs, with additional offices in Aspen, Salida, Durango, Gunnison, Grand Junction, and Meeker.

As an equal opportunity employer, SGM realizes that a diverse group of employees will bring a broader range of ideas and a stronger vision to the world of engineering, consulting, and surveying. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law. CDOT Non-Discrimination in Employment Notice