Sr Structural Project Engineer

HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers who are driven to face the critical challenges of our time. We are dedicated to improving people's lives, serving our clients and healing the planet. Together, we cultivate a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science, blending the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose.

HOK is seeking a Senior Structural Project Engineer to lead the successful delivery of large, complex building projects. In this role, you will guide and mentor a team of engineers, shape project concepts and budgets, and ensure the production of high‑quality structural designs.

You will collaborate with a team of more than 65 structural engineers nationwide, delivering complex, high‑performing projects in healthcare, sports, aviation, justice, and corporate markets. Our work has been recognized at the highest levels, including the Structural Engineering Excellence Awards for projects such as Energizer Park in St. Louis and Chicago O'Hare International Airport Terminal 5. In addition to working on impactful, award‑winning projects, you'll enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.

Benefits include 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays), a minimum of 4 weeks paid time off with a cash-out option, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, free mental wellness resources, life and AD&D coverage, short and long-term disability benefits, 4 weeks paid parental leave, fertility coverage, and matching 401(k) contributions.

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, education, and location. The reasonably expected salary range for this position in Denver, Colorado is $125,000 to $165,000. Other compensation may include a discretionary bonus.

• Dedicates time to hands‑on engineering for large, complex, and/or high‑profile projects.
• Leads engineering efforts from concept and schematic design through construction documents, construction administration, and commissioning.
• Participates in client meetings, strengthening relationships with current and prospective clients.
• Collaborates actively within interdisciplinary teams, contributing ideas, proposing solutions, and taking leadership where appropriate.
• Conducts site surveys to document existing conditions and inform renovation strategies.
• Performs construction site visits to review quality, progress, and alignment with design intent and established standards.
• Ensures delivery of high‑quality work on schedule and within budget.

• Executes core project management responsibilities, including manpower planning, project communications, budget tracking, deliverable organization, and establishing project delivery standards.
• Develops and maintains typical details, specifications, drawing standards, and Revit standards in coordination with the BIM team.
• Stays current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices, recommending improvements to approaches, tools, and services.
• Advances analytic workflows, documentation quality, and standardized solutions for common and complex engineering challenges.

• Dedicates time to project management and continuous technical improvement initiatives.
• Identifies opportunities to advance engineering design quality and discipline‑specific design processes.
• Provides direction on the development and enhancement of Revit tools to elevate team efficiency and performance.
• Supports business development efforts as needed, including project write‑ups, participation in industry presentations, and preparation of discipline‑specific fee estimates and assumptions for prospective projects.

• Efficiency and profitability of the engineering team and its contribution to the firm's success.
• Quality of engineering solutions, reflected in integration, innovation, sustainability, and peer recognition.
• Overall quality of work, including completeness of design, minimization of change orders, and client satisfaction.
• Strength and cohesion of the engineering team, demonstrated through effective work‑sharing,…