Cold-Formed Steel Engineer

Cold-Formed Steel Engineer

Job Summary:

Our office in Lakewood, CO is looking for a Cold-Formed Steel Engineer to design cold-formed steel systems for commercial building projects, and to grow our existing dynamic team. We specialize in CFS design for building enclosures, interior walls and ceilings, shaft walls, structural framing, and bearing wall structures including advanced technology solutions for prefabrication, panelization, modular construction and BIM/VDC services.  Our design professionals support projects all over the US and Canada and integrate with multi-discipline engineering teams on a wide array of projects.  This is an opportunity to engage with an energetic team and learn from professionals with many years of experience.

Responsibilities:

• Full life-cycle project design from kick-off to construction document production and construction oversight
• Join and lead project teams in our Building Design and Non-building structures studios
• Responsible for producing engineering documents such as reports, calculations, and drawings that are complete and technically accurate
• Responsible for assisting clients regarding technical design issues, coordination of document preparation, and submittals
• Utilize design software such as CFS, RISA, Enercalc, RAM, Bluebeam, and REVIT to produce construction drawings

 Qualifications and Experience:

• ABET accredited bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil or Structural Engineering
• Registered EIT
• 2 to 5 years of experience in cold-formed steel engineering with commercial building focus
• Experience in projects of similar breadth and depth of structural engineering services offered by Salas O’Brien
• The desire to work towards the Company's goal of excellent and timely service.
• Experience in the design of concrete, masonry, steel, and foundations is required. Experience in the following is a plus:
• • Registered Professional Engineer
  • Cold-formed Steel
  • Seismic design categories D, E and F
  • Extreme wind loading
  • Blast-resistant structures
• Strong time management skills and self-starter a must
• Ability to learn from, and work with other team members

Location: Lakewood, CO (Denver)

Travel: Up to 10%

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $80,000 - $92,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

About Us:

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.