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Big challenges need bold thinkers.

If you're someone who sees problems as opportunities, you'll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we've tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.

At RESPEC, you'll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.

We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you'll fit right in.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.

RESPEC is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer (Structural) to join our engineering team in our Denver, Colorado office. This role is responsible for a combination of strategic business development and senior engineering. Utilizing a strategic mindset, the Senior Engineer steps confidently into client-facing conversations while successfully balancing a variety of projects. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned and this individual will join a collaborative group of fellow owners in tackling complex project challenges.

This role will focus on:

• Develop, build, and manage relationships with strategic partners and customers, both public and private, to build a pipeline of projects
• Maintain current client relationships and facilitate continued joint project opportunities
• Identify pursuits and position market sector to secure new business in existing and new markets
• Work with other internal market sectors to develop joint pursuits and encourage cross selling to existing clients
• Lead business development opportunities, oversee client management, and negotiate project scope and fees
• Lead design and project management efforts to ensure successful project completion
• Prepare project communications and participate in design progress meetings
• Interpret building codes and standards, prepare structural plans and details, and perform related construction observations for structural projects
• Analyze structures using computer analysis programs
• Prepare structural design calculations and related project documentation
• Complete structural detailing and editing for the preparation of construction drawings
• Interpret drawings from architects and other engineering disciplines
• Review structural shop drawings and other structural submittals
• Visit project sites for construction administration

Our ideal candidate enjoys working with a team and diving into new challenges, and will have the following qualifications: 

• M.S., Civil Engineering from an accredited institution, with focus on Structural Design

• Professional Civil Engineer License
• 15+ years of progressive structural engineering practice
• Experience leading strategic business development initiatives in a structural engineering firm
• Experience leading and managing a team of engineers
• Knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and techniques applicable to project planning, modeling, design, and construction
• Experience presenting engineering-related items to clients, boards, public officials, and other outside stakeholders
• RISA 3D, SAP, STAAD, RAM or other 3D structural analytical software experience

Additional Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Professional Structural Engineering License
• Prior engineering consulting firm experience
• Experience with Quality Control reviews of structural drawings and specifications.
• Project management experience and prior construction experience
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams, REVIT, AutoCAD, Bluebeam
• Established NCEES Record

Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. The typical salary range for this position is $140,000 to $160,000. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100 percent employee-owned company, and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.

Featured benefits:

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)
• Professional Development and Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.