Structural Engineer 16712
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Job Location:
Bogota, NJ - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 100000000 - 130000000
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Structural Engineer LATAM-Based (Bogotá Preferred)
Confidential Engineering & Technology Company
About the Company
Innovation dies when its trapped in a spreadsheet. We empower structural engineers to spend more time thinking and less time doing by replacing outdated manual workflows with modern cloud-based design tools. Our structural calculators already power 50000 projects per year worldwide and we are only getting started.
We are building the future of structural design by transforming complex engineering workflows into intuitive best-practice digital tools used by thousands of engineers across the globe. If youre passionate about solving real-world engineering problems creating tools that engineers love and shaping the next generation of design automation this is the ideal environment.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Structural Engineer based in Colombia (Bogotá preferred) or the broader LATAM region to join our fast-growing engineering team. This role blends hands-on structural engineering with the opportunity to help build test and ship structural calculators and digital workflows used globally.
Youll collaborate closely with senior technical leadership and a 12 person engineering team contributing to high-quality structural deliverables while influencing the digital tools that power modern engineering.
This is a full-time high-impact role with long-term growth opportunities including potential pathways into customer success leadership or regional calculator teams as the company expands.
Your Impact
Ship calculators fast: Build and improve tools for foundations retaining walls RC/steel/timber systems and more using our no-code calculator builder.
Empower engineers at scale: Convert complex engineering standards into intuitive reliable digital tools.
Amplify your expertise: Create calculators used by thousands of engineers; iterate based on real customer feedback.
Champion accuracy: Own QA review outputs write tests and identify edge cases to ensure trust and reliability.
Take radical ownership: Operate like a hybrid technical/product partner alongside product dev and customer success teams.
Innovate constantly: Help design new workflows tools and AI-powered helpers that reduce design cycles from hours to seconds.
Key Responsibilities
Produce structural designs plans detailed drawings and full calculation packages.
Perform structural analyses for steel concrete timber frames foundations retaining structures and more.
Apply and interpret local and international building codes ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Transform architectural concepts into efficient and code-compliant structural solutions.
Participate in engineering reviews QA/QC documentation and internal workflow improvements.
Collaborate with a high-performance engineering team operating within a tech-driven environment.
Contribute to the development testing and validation of structural calculators and design tools.
What Youll Bring
We are hiring across varying levels of seniority. Strong candidates typically have:
Technical Skills
24 years of hands-on structural engineering experience.
Deep experience with steel and concrete design including independent calculations and drawing production.
Familiarity with U.S. engineering codes and standards (ASCE ACI AISC etc.).
Proficiency with tools like Excel or Mathcad; interest in Python/JS is a plus (not required).
Bachelors degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (Masters welcome but not required).
Must be a specialized structural engineer not a generalist civil engineer or architectural drafter.
Mindset & Soft Skills
Excellent communication and technical clarity.
Strong attention to detail and quality control.
Proactive growth-oriented and ownership-driven mindset.
Experience leading projects or mentoring teammates is highly valued.
Comfortable working in fast-paced tech-enabled engineering environments.
Compensation & Perks
Salary: COP $$ annually (experience-based)
Bonus: Team bonus up to 5%
Equity: Participation in a fast-growing profitable SaaS platform
Benefits:
Full-time position with Contrato a término indefinido (full Colombian benefits)
High-performance equipment package
Annual learning & development budget
A culture focused on speed innovation and shipping
Location: Bogotá office (15-minute walk from Calle 127 Transmilenio)
Flexible short-term remote options available
How to Apply
Submit your CV or LinkedIn profile (cover letter optional).
Complete two short screening questions to help accelerate the process.
Short asynchronous video or Loom task (max 3 minutes) for shortlisted candidates.
Key Skills
- Stress Analysis
- Structural Design
- Structural Engineering
- Structural Steel
- Mathcad
- Engineering designs
- Aerospace
- CAD
- Construction Documents
- Autocad
- Engineering Drawings
- Structural Analysis
- Layouts
- Catia
- ANSYs
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