What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Engineer, PE position at J2T Recruiting?
What's Awesome About Our Client?
- Rapid Growth & Multi-Office Expansion: Join an established, fast-growing engineering and architecture firm with a strong presence across Montana and Washington.
- Diverse Project Portfolio: Work on a wide variety of engaging projects, including tribal, medical, government, civil, and land development initiatives.
- Flexible Career Trajectory: Choose your own path—whether you want to advance down a technical leadership route or transition into project management.
- Great Culture & Balance: Work within a supportive team atmosphere featuring 4/10 work schedules and work-from-home options on Fridays.
Why this job – STRUCTURAL ENGINEER, PE:
Join this dynamic team as a Structural Engineer, PE to backfill a key role supporting growing regional operations. Designed for a hands-on engineer with solid technical foundations, this position places you at the heart of structural project production and cross-discipline coordination. You will work directly across multiple material types, coordinate scope with project managers, and mentor rising Engineers-in-Training. If you are looking for a collaborative environment with clear career growth, competitive benefits, and a relaxed Pacific Northwest/Montana lifestyle, this is the perfect career move.
What You'll Actually Do:
- Execute Structural Designs: Lead structural engineering production across diverse materials, including wood, steel, concrete, and masonry.
- Coordinate Cross-Discipline Scope: Partner with project managers and discipline leads to align project schedules, address design challenges, and manage scope changes.
- Ensure Code Compliance: Apply relevant building codes and standards to deliver safe, high-quality engineering solutions.
- Mentor Junior Engineers: Provide technical guidance and support to Engineers-in-Training (EIs/EITs).
- Utilize Modern Design Tools: Perform complex engineering calculations and modeling using industry-standard structural software.
To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Need:
- Education & Licensure: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and an active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience: ~5 years of progressive structural engineering design experience.
- Material Proficiency: Demonstrated hands-on design experience with wood (required), concrete, steel, and masonry.
- Code & Software Knowledge: Thorough understanding of building codes, along with proficiency in Revit, WoodWorks, and ENERCALC.
- Mindset & Communication: A collaborative, problem-solving approach with strong organizational and communication skills.
Where and How Much:
- Target Compensation: $100K – $120K plus a discretionary profit sharing bonus.
- Schedule: 4/10s schedule (Monday–Thursday) or 5 8-hour days with remote options on Friday.
- Location: Bozeman, MT or Kalispell, MT
- Benefits: 3-weeks PTO 6 sick days, competitive health benefits, 401K, and optional relocation assistance.
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000