Structural Engineer

Job Summary

Our office in Lakewood, CO is looking for a Structural Engineer to design and manage commercial building projects, and to grow our existing 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 engage with an energetic team and learn from professionals with many years of experience.

• Full life-cycle project design from kick-off to construction document production and construction oversight
• Join and lead project teams in our Building Design and Non-building structures studios
• Responsible for producing engineering documents such as reports, calculations, and drawings that are complete and technically accurate
• Responsible for assisting clients regarding technical design issues, coordination of document preparation, and submittals
• Utilize design software such as RISA, Enercalc, RAM, Bluebeam, and REVIT to produce construction drawings

• ABET accredited bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil or Structural Engineering
• Registered EIT
• 2 to 5 years of experience in consulting structural engineering with commercial building focus
• Experience in projects of similar breadth and depth of structural engineering services offered by Salas O’Brien
• The desire to work towards the Company's goal of excellent and timely service.
• Experience in the design of concrete, masonry, steel, timber and foundations is required.
• Experience in the following is a plus:
  • Registered Professional Engineer
  • Cold-formed Steel
  • Seismic design categories D, E and F
  • Extreme wind loading
  • Blast-resistant structures
• Strong time management skills and self-starter a must
• Ability to learn from, and work with other team members

Lakewood, CO (Denver)

Up to 10%

The expected base salary range for this role is $80,000.00 - $92,000 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.

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…