Structural Project Engineer - Gunnison

Salary: $85,000 - $95,000/year

SCJ Alliance (SCJ) is a 100% employee-owned company with the mission to serve our clients, communities, and each other with creativity, knowledge, insight, and perspective. SCJ employs top-quality people who will support the company’s unique culture — a place where we not only serve our clients but also one another. We routinely and easily cross job description “lines” in order to be part of getting something accomplished, no matter how small the task.

 

Position Summary:  We are seeking an energetic and skilled project engineer as we develop and execute a wide variety of projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate independence and initiative and be able to move tasks forward with oversight from our project managers. Typical projects may include:

• Multifamily Residential
• Single Family Residential
• Retail and Commercial
• K-12 and Higher Education
• Industrial Development
• Ski Resorts

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (The intent of this list is to provide information regarding the types of duties of the position, but it is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.)

 

PROJECT RELATED DUTIES

• Project Management
  • Assist project manager in planning and completing projects with diverse designs – outline objectives, requirements and design approaches
  • Track project budgets and hours on a weekly basis
  • Analyze project profitability
  • Ensure accurate deliverables are completed on a timely basis
  • Attend meetings with the project manager and client
• Client Expectations
  • Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate options when project challenges arise
  • Represent the company in project meetings
  • Develop lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client loyalty
• Design-Related Duties
  • Prepare conceptual and final design concepts
  • Complete construction documents using Civil 3D standards. Capable in Civil 3D grading, pipe networks and corridors
  • Provide oversight and direction to technical staff
  • Prepare stormwater drainage reports
  • Ensure QA/QC process is followed.

 

• Permitting
  • Move project through permitting phases (Entitlements, SEPA, Construction Documents and Construction Completion).
  • Coordinate reviews with permitting authorities.
  • Negotiate / troubleshoot permitting requirements.
  • Provide anticipated permitting timelines to project manager.

 

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DUTIES

• Work with principals and project managers to seek new clients/projects – in working with potential or existing clients, listen for and seek out new projects that may exist or are being formulated
• Identify add-on opportunities as they relate to a specific project
• Continually seek opportunities to increase client satisfaction and deepen client relationships
  • Build a knowledge base of each client’s business, organization and objectives
• Participate in the development of proposals for new projects
• Participate in interviews and presentations as needed

 

COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate opportunities – share potential new business or resource information, competitive situations or technology/regulatory factors to appropriate company personnel
• Effectively communicate information in both written and verbal forms
• Resolve issues or request assistance in achieving resolution in a timely

 

Education, Experience, Desired Qualifications:

• Requires bachelor’s degree in structural engineering or equivalent
• Colorado PE license required
• Experience and proficiency in civil design and permitting
• Generally has 2 to 5 years of progressively responsible structural engineering experience
• Requires Revit, AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D experience

Special Requirements/Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily performed in an office setting with occasional site visits and inspections.
• Some travel to places such as work sites and local business errands.
• Requires operating office machines such as, but not limited to, computers, copiers, and phone.

 

Compensation: DOQ, plus generous benefits package including paid time off, 401(k), Company ESOP shares, and health and disability insurance.