Merrick is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join our Water Practice in the Infrastructure Engineering Business Unit in our Denver, Greenwood Village, or Loveland office of Colorado. Clean water is essential for a healthy and thriving community. This position is an opportunity for impactful work by helping and contributing to local communities in an essential industry that is growing and thriving as driven by community growth, revitalization, regulations, and aging infrastructure and equipment. The structural engineer will collaborate with civil, mechanical and process engineers and other disciplines to best serve our primary clients of local governments and agencies including cities, counties, districts, and similar authorities in the development of water and wastewater treatment plants, distribution and collection systems, recreation and whitewater improvements on rivers, and other environmental structures and facilities.

Role

This position will consist of providing structural engineering services to clients primarily in the water and environmental engineering industry. Work includes design of new structures and evaluation and use of existing structures, constructed of reinforced concrete primarily as well as steel and other metals, plastics and wood.

Engineering duties include but not limited to design, analysis and evaluation of tanks, basins, pump stations vaults, buildings, foundations, retaining walls, equipment support structures, piping supports, access platforms, walkways, and other similar types of structures. The Structural Engineer will be proficient in preparing engineering calculations and sketches; reviewing drawings; developing project proposals, scopes, and budgets; generating specifications and technical reports; directing design staff in the preparation of drawings and other engineering deliverables. The Structural Engineer will proficiently use engineering software applications and demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills. As a design professional, this individual will be responsible for producing innovative and cost-effective designs, drawings, and specifications with a customer-friendly focus. The individual will be adept at communicating with both internal and external clients.

Responsibilities

• This position will be responsible for supporting all structural engineering requirements including the following duties:
• Working independently or under a lead engineer to:
  • complete design of structures on projects using structural engineering experience, tools, and software.
  • generate comprehensive and detailed engineering products, including technical reports and presentations, calculations, specifications, and drawings.
  • create project-specific structural design criteria.
• Completing projects and tasks within established schedule and budget.
• Coordinating work with other disciplines and participating in interdisciplinary coordination checks.
• Leading structural design of facilities and small projects with multiple facilities.
• Having experience designing reinforced concrete elements and structures with ACI 318 and with ACI 350 is a plus.
• Performing inspections, observations, data collection (such as taking measurements), etc. at existing facility locations and facility locations under construction.
• Working in a design team environment.
• Understanding of project scope, schedules, and budgets.
• Collaborating effectively with internal/external clients, contractors, fabricators, and other partnering companies in a professional manner conveying pertinent project information as required.
• Generating comprehensive and detailed engineering products, including technical reports and presentations, calculations, and specifications.
• Collaborating and providing input to CAD technicians to create design drawings.
• Reviewing submittals and responding to questions from contractors during construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited program required.
• Master's degree in Engineering is a plus.
• Eight to twelve (8-12) years civil/structural engineering experience.
• Professional Engineering license required.
• Must possess effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work with high degrees of autonomy.
• Must be proficient with Windows operating system and Microsoft Office software.
• Must have experience with conventional structural design codes:
  • International Building Code
  • AISC Steel Construction Manual
  • ACI 318
  • ACI 350 is a plus
• Must have experience in the design of buildings and structures.
• Experience in the design of environmental engineering concrete structures is advantageous.
• Must have skill and knowledge to convey clearly structural design through appropriate and comprehensive detailing and technical content on drawings and in specifications.
• Experience in the following engineering software packages is advantageous:
  • Tekla Tedds, MathCAD or similar structural element design tools
  • RISA 3D, STAAD.Pro, SAFE, ETABS or similar structural 3D modeling and analysis tools
  • AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Proficient in using structural software to model 3D structures using plates or panels for finite element analysis (FEA) and interpret results is a plus.
• Ability to travel periodically to client sites to perform site walks, collect data, and attend client meetings required.
• Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and be insurable under Merrick's insurance carrier.
• Local candidates preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation.
• Be able to work in an environment with open discussions and visitors without getting distracted.
• May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Requires the ability to visit industrial sites and construction sites for the intent of performing inspections and observations that may be physically demanding. These inspections and observations may be made at heights or in confined spaces and may require climbing ladders and stairs.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Meets expectations for attendance and punctuality.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Additional Information

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) opportunity, 401(k) options, and paid time off (PTO). This position is also eligible for annual performance and spot bonuses.
• Typical salary range for this position is $105,000 - $125,000. Pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• We recognize the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of internal and external training as well as coaching and peer mentoring programs.
• An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen.