Structural Engineer (PE)

3 Rocks Engineering & Surveying is seeking a motivated Structural Engineer (PE) to join our team. We currently have a strong structural engineering presence in our Cañon City office and are looking to create and scale a similar structural team in our other expansion locations to better serve those communities.

This role is ideal for a proactive engineer who enjoys a wide variety of projects and is excited to build a larger team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading structural engineering designs and inspections, managing projects from inception to completion, mentoring junior staff, and helping drive community-focused business development.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Structural Design & Inspection: Complete quality structural designs for residential and commercial structures, and conduct thorough field inspections.
• Project Leadership: Manage structural projects from beginning to end, ensuring technical excellence and conducting quality control reviews on work completed by others.
• Team Growth & Mentorship: Guide, mentor, and support junior engineers and drafters, helping shape the next generation of 3 Rocks talent.
• Business Development: Participate in business development efforts to help establish, develop, and grow new structural engineering work in your local market.

GOTTA HAVE IT

• Certification: Professional Engineering (PE) license in Colorado (or the ability to obtain a Colorado license by comity within one month).
• Experience: 4+ years of structural engineering experience, specifically including the structural design of residential or commercial structures.
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to climb ladders, conduct hands-on structural inspections, and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Codes & Standards: A strong working knowledge of applicable local building codes and structural engineering standards.

BONUS POINTS

• Bridge Engineering: CDOT bridge design and inspection experience.
• Revit Expertise: Advanced proficiency or power-user experience in Revit.
• Institutional Design: Significant experience designing school and educational facilities in Colorado.
• Team Building: Previous experience managing, building, or scaling an engineering team.
• Regional Expertise: Extensive history of structural design in Colorado, including experience designing a wide variety of foundation types.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary: Based on experience level and full-time status:
• E2 Level (Typ 4-6 yrs): $85,000 – $110,000 annual salary
• E3 Level (Typ 6-15 yrs): $90,000 – $120,000 annual salary
• Profit Sharing: Participation in Company Profit Sharing.
• Pre-Tax Benefits: Section 125 cafeteria plan.
• Insurance: Employer-sponsored Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus Company-paid Life Insurance.
• Retirement: Retirement plan with Company Match.
• Time Off: Vacation and Sick time (accruing immediately), Parental Paid Leave, and Company-paid Volunteer Time.
• Perks: Access to the "company garage" of outdoor gear—including our company raft, climbing gear, and mountain bikes!

LOCATION

This position can be based out of any of our three office locations (Cañon City, Colorado Springs, Buena Vista) or Pueblo.

Join our team at 3 Rocks Engineering & Surveying and be part of an exciting and growing company dedicated to serving our neighbors through excellence in engineering and surveying services.

TO APPLY

Please fill out the form below and email your resume, along with any other relevant documents, to

3 Rocks Engineering & Surveying is an equal opportunity employer. We are thankful to have a diverse team and encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.