Senior Engineer / Business Development (Structural)
About The Position
RESPEC is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer / Business Development (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 submittents Visit project sites for construction administration
Requirements
- M.S., Civil Engineering from an accredited institution, with focus on Structural Design
- Professional Civil Engineer License
- 10 - 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Comprehensive fringe-benefits package
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
