Senior Structural Facility Engineer

OVERVIEW

Merrick is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Facility Engineer to provide designs for Department of Defense and NASA governmental facilities for our High Performance Facilities structural engineering team in our Greenwood Village, CO office. 

Why Engineers Choose Merrick

We recognize that experienced engineers have options. That's why we focus on providing opportunities that support both professional growth and personal success.

At Merrick, you'll find:

• Challenging and meaningful work supporting critical national infrastructure projects.
• Employee ownership through our ESOP program.
• Opportunities to lead technically complex projects and influence project outcomes.
• A collaborative culture where technical expertise is valued and shared.
• Mentorship and leadership opportunities that help you expand your impact.
• Flexibility through our hybrid work environment.
• Ongoing professional development and support for continued growth.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

This position will be responsible for supporting all structural design requirements including the following duties:

• Independently evaluate and solve complex problems with limited guidance from more senior staff.
• Work with other disciplines to improve accuracy of the package, to meet schedule, and to meet budget commitments.
• Generate comprehensive and detailed engineering products, including technical reports and presentations, calculations, specifications, and drawings.
• Work in a design team environment, which includes directing the work of junior engineers and designers, and delegating work as required.
• Establish design criteria.
• Meet with clients.
• Prepare fee proposals for design work.
• Perform inspections, observations, data collection (such as taking measurements), etc at existing facilities and facilities under construction. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have minimum twelve (12) years of commercial or governmental facility design experience.
• Experience in working with building codes is required. Experience in working with Unified Facilities Criteria is a plus.
• Experience in managing other structural engineers and designers.
• Experience with interfacing with client contacts.
• Experience in AutoCAD and REVIT is a plus.
• Experience with structural analysis software packages (e.g. RISA 3D, SAP2000, STAAD Pro) is required.
• Client projects require U.S. Citizenship.
• Degree Requirements:
• Bachelor of Sciences in Civil/ Structural Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program.
• Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering is a plus.
• Professional Engineer license is required.  No exceptions.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in designing DoD projects.
• Experience in working with US Army Corps of Engineers.

TOTAL REWARDS & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Employee Ownership – All eligible U.S. employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), sharing in the company’s success.
• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits – Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, and paid time off (PTO).
• Robust Referral Program – Earn incentives for referring top talent to join our team.
• Performance Reviews – Annual reviews to recognize contributions and support career growth.
• Professional Development – Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to build your skills and advance your career.
• Employee Recognition – Formal programs to celebrate achievements and outstanding performance.
• Peer Mentor Program – Get support and guidance through structured mentorship opportunities.
• And More – Additional programs and benefits designed to support your success and well-being.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.

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