Structural Engineer for Residential Construction

Cronin Engineering and Inspection is looking for a skilled and motivated structural engineer to join our team. We are a small, fast-growing company with opportunities for advancement. We're looking for a structural engineer that's ambitious and wants to take on responsibility to grow an engineering firm together. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and ensuring the integrity and safety of various structures. The projects range from residential renovations to small commercial projects. The projects are typically on short timelines creating a fast-paced environment and requires moving quickly from project-to-project. The candidate will collaborate with diverse stakeholders from architects to general contractors and will be responsible for completing projects on time and with high quality. Candidates without extensive experience are still encouraged to apply if interested in the scope of the job and willing to learn and grow with our company.

1. 60% of time will be spent on design work
a. New residential designs
b. Home renovation designs
c. Commercial retrofit projects
d. New, small, commercial projects
e. Foundation repair projects
2. 40% of time will be spent in the field
a. Structural home inspections (contracted by the buyer or seller of a home)
b. Foundation inspections
c. New project evaluations
d. Commercial inspections
e. Forensic inspections

1. Design and analyze structural systems for buildings and other infrastructure projects.

2. Conduct structural calculations to ensure compliance with relevant codes and safety standards.

3. Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents.

4. Collaborate with architects, contractors, and other project stakeholder to develop efficient and innovative solutions.

5. Perform site visits and inspections to assess existing structures and provide recommendations for repairs and improvements

6. Stay up-to-date with industry advancements, best practices, and building codes to continuously improve engineering processes.

7. Review structural calculations and drawings to ensure that project meets all required specifications.

1. Safety - produce safe designs in line with current building codes that keep customers and the public safe.
2. Respect - We respect our customers, employees, and suppliers. There is no place in our company for disrespect or intolerance of any parties.
3. Honesty - We believe in being honest with our employees and employees being honest with CEI. That problems are quickly raised and dealt with in a respectful manner.
4. Trust - Trust is paramount to the success of our company. CEI trusts its employees to take care of customers, suppliers, and others working on each project. In return CEI is trusted to provide a company where its employees can thrive.

1. Good communication skills - can easily talk to others including good/bad news, providing quotes for the required work, and discussing problems that can arise with the proposed project. Communicates quickly and clearly to their supervisor with any problems or issues that may arise.
2. Reliability - Is on time for work and finishes work within the timeline given for the deadline. Being on time is especially important for appointments with customers. Employee will communicate to customers and supervisor if they are not able to meet required appointment time or agreed-upon deadline.
3. Works efficiently - the employee is able to quickly finish projects and will raise problems as they arise.
4. Produces high quality designs - the employee is able to cover all required project specifications.
5. Ability to delegate - the employee is able to delegate work to others. The employee should be clear in their role to complete work and is able to delegate work to others as required to meet project deadlines.

6. Works well in a team environment - is able to work well with other CEI employees as well as employees from other companies to create structural designs that satisfy all parties.

Located in the Denver metro area with work being completed in the office, remotely, and in the field. There will be 1-2 days per week of field inspections, as well as other in-person meetings to discuss project status as necessary.

1. Computer
2. Cell phone
3. Inspection Tools

1. Bachelor's degree in engineering
2. 0-4 years of relevant experience
3. EIT or Professional Engineer (PE) certification
4. Strong knowledge of relevant building codes and industry standards or willingness and interest to learn
5. Vehicle that can be used for on site visits (mileage will be reimbursed)
6. Experienced with: Microsoft Office, Google suite, Mathcad, Bluebeam, Autodesk products (Revit/Autocad)