Structural Engineer 5

CDM Smith - Denver, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Denver, CO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Structural Engineer 5 position at CDM Smith involves leading design teams and serving as the Engineer of Record. The role requires expertise in structural analyses and designs for materials such as reinforced concrete, structural steel, and reinforced masonry, ensuring compliance with client requirements and project success.

Responsibilities

• Directs the development of models, drawings, and specifications.
• Reviews draft designs for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and signs off on completed designs.
• Coordinates designs with other engineering disciplines.
• Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
• Performs structural condition assessments and confined space entries.
• Contributes to the firm's TKM by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc.
• Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.
• Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs).
• Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local, and federal regulations and best practices.
• Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs.
• May attend conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff.
• Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm.
• May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Architectural or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge of computer-assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
• Expert knowledge of engineering principles of design.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.
• Strong knowledge of engineering analysis/design software (e.g. Revit, STAAD, RISA).

Nice-to-haves

• Water/Wastewater design
• Building design

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities
• Inclusive work environment
• Support for professional development