Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer

Job Summary: Our office in Lakewood, CO is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to help lead and grow our dynamic team. We specialize in the design of commercial buildings including schools, healthcare, police and fire stations, office buildings, worship spaces, industrial facilities, petrochemical control buildings, luxury resorts, and more.  Our design professionals support projects all over the US and Canada and integrate with multi-discipline engineering teams on a wide array of projects.  This is an opportunity to drive and expand an energetic team and learn from professionals with many years of experience.

Responsibilities: Specific duties will include:

• Interact with clients regarding technical design issues, coordination of document preparation, and submittal schedules


• Mentor and train younger engineers and team members


• Oversee production of engineering documents such as reports, calculations, 3D models and drawings that are complete and technically accurate


• Utilize and train others in design software such as RISA, RAM, Concept, Bluebeam, and REVIT to produce construction drawings

Qualifications and Experience: Successful candidates will possess the following:

• 10+ years of experience in consulting structural engineering with commercial building focus


• 5+ years of experience in a management role overseeing similar breadth and depth of structural engineering services offered by Salas O’Brien


• Registered as a Professional Engineer in good standing


• The desire to work towards the Company's goal of excellent and timely service.


• Experience in the following commercial building construction systems is required:




• Reinforced and post-tensioned concrete


• Reinforced masonry


• Structural steel and composite steel


• Commercial wood and heavy timber


• Shallow, deep and raft foundations


• Concrete, masonry and wood shear wall systems


• Steel braced frame and moment frame systems




• Experience in the following is a plus:




• Registered Structural Engineer


• Business Development


• Cold-formed Steel


• Seismic design categories D, E and F


• Extreme wind loading


• Blast-resistant structures


• Flood resistant structures


• Advanced degree




• Strong time management skills and self-starter a must


• Ability to learn from, and work with other team members


• ABET accredited bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil or Structural Engineering

Location: Hybrid/Lakewood, CO

Travel: Up to 10%

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $115,000 - $140,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) with company match


• Paid time off and company holidays


• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources


• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

About Us:

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.