Technical Director – Structural Engineering

Martin-Martin Inc•Lakewood, CO

1d•$125,000 - $156,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Martin/Martin is seeking a Technical Director of Structural Engineering for its Denver, Colorado office. The role partners with internal leadership and subject-matter experts, builds relationships with structural department staff, and works with external industry partners to influence the technical direction of the firm. The position reports to the Director of Structural Engineering and is primarily technical, with most work performed inside the office and occasional support for the company’s national offices and construction sites. The Technical Director advises on structural engineering developments, materials, codes, and technical trends; guides project teams in balancing technical quality, risk management, and efficiency; and oversees internal technical training. The role also advances company-specific design standards and supports technical development and industry engagement. The position is based in the Denver area and includes travel up to 10% as business needs require. Relocation reimbursement may be provided depending on the role and job function. The Colorado base salary range is $125,000–$165,000 annually. The role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus historically ranging from 10–20% of base salary and a one-time signing bonus of 10–15% of base salary after three months of continuous employment. Company stock ownership is available, and the position participates in the annual base salary increase review process. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, at least 4.5 weeks of paid time off, nine observed company holidays, a hybrid work schedule, an annual wellness subsidy, sabbatical eligibility after seven years of continuous employment, a 401(k) company match, annual profit sharing, employee events, committee and community involvement, and professional development. Martin/Martin also provides continuing education, training, mentorship, PE/SE license reimbursement, and support for participation in professional organizations.

Requirements

Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
Master’s degree in structural engineering.
At least 10 years of progressive and diverse structural engineering design experience.
Eligible to work for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Ability to work in the Denver, Colorado area.
Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time, based on business needs and support for national offices.
Extensive experience and expertise in analysis, design, detailing, and construction administration for projects of varying sizes, types, and complexity using traditional structural materials, including concrete, steel, and masonry.
Extensive knowledge of IBC, ASCE-7, AISC, and ACI codes and standards.
Working knowledge of structural design and analysis software such as ETABS, SAP2000, Bentley RAM Suite, and Altair S-Concrete, and ability to advise on emerging trends, technologies, or tools.
At least five years of experience managing or mentoring engineers, with a record of being an approachable and available technical resource.
Strong commitment to professional technical development and growth for oneself and others through industry engagement, continuing education, and personal research.
Ability to standardize, document, and/or author whitepapers that direct company-specific design standards.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to move inside and outside the office and on construction sites without ADA access; remain stationary for long periods; perform repetitive keyboard or mouse tasks; position oneself in atypical environments and confined spaces; carry, ascend, and descend a ladder; identify color; read, communicate, and document in English; determine and exchange accurate information; and occasionally move or hold equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least 15 years of progressive and diverse structural engineering design experience.
Experience in higher-level structural analysis and design, including vibrations, high seismic, or protective design, and experience with other structural materials such as wood and cold-formed steel, including associated codes and standards.
Registered Structural Engineer (SE).
Active membership on one or more industry technical committees.
Prior working relationships with external technical resources, such as national code/material technical committees, academic researchers, product technical teams, and technical leaders in peer firms.

Responsibilities

Communicate across the organization and build rapport and trust with junior and senior staff and cross-departmental stakeholders.
Advise on current and future structural engineering developments, materials, codes, and technical trends to inform business and project decisions.
Provide guidance for structural projects while balancing technical quality, risk management, and engineering efficiency.
Provide oversight for internal staff technical training.
Standardize, document, and/or author whitepapers to direct company-specific design standards.
Support professional technical development and growth through industry engagement, continuing education, and personal research.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans, including plans with 100% employee-only coverage.
At least 4.5 weeks of paid time off.
Nine observed company holidays annually.
Hybrid work schedule.
Annual wellness subsidy.
Sabbatical after seven years of continuous employment.
401(k) plan with company match.
Annual profit sharing.
Extensive employee events, including outings, picnics, golf, and ski days.
Committee and community involvement.
Professional development, including internal continuing education, training, mentorship, PE/SE license reimbursement, and support for professional organization participation.
Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus, historically 10–20% of base salary.
One-time signing bonus of 10–15% of base salary after three months of continuous employment.
Opportunity for company stock ownership.
Annual base salary increase review process.