Mechanical Staff Engineer - Fort Collins, CO

CTL|Thompson, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Staff Engineer for full-time employment with our Fort Collins, CO office. The Mechanical Staff Engineer will work on product testing tasks involving laboratory and field test duties, and inspection of manufacturing facilities.  Testing tasks vary per the product being tested.  Design of fixturing and testing apparatus is necessary.

Staff Engineers are paid an annual salary between $65,000.00 and $90,000.00 plus discretionary bonuses. Our full-time employees enjoy paid vacation and paid sick time as well as a generous benefits package which includes medical, life and long term disability insurances. Voluntary benefits options include dental, vision, critical illness, accident, supplemental life, short term disability, a flexible spending account and a health savings account.  Retirement benefits include a 401K and Profit Sharing Plan.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conduct product testing on UTM and Torsion bench, and proprietary testing systems. 
• Perform test scoping and quality evaluations of testing processes.
• Design fixturing for oddly shaped product samples.
• Fabricate fixturing or arrange fabrication as necessary.
• Prepare project documents, testing reports and deliverables for clients.
• Visit construction sites to perform validation testing on foundations.  Understanding of conventional construction site behavior and safety is expected.
• Develop engineering recommendations for review by a senior engineer.
• Use relevant software to aid with project analysis.
• Develop, fabricate, assemble, wire, program purpose built testing equipment as needed per testing program needs.
• Operate within a ISO17025 laboratory quality system
• Perform and review field and lab tests for use in engineering analysis and reports.
• Perform visits to client manufacturing facilities to audit the quality systems and manufacturing processes in place.
• Attending project meetings.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to learn new software in a timely manner.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent knowledge of current code requirements as appropriate for position.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of construction means and methods.
• Strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate and work well with a team.
• Ability to operate a forklift and weld is preferred.

Education and Experience:

• B.S in mechanical or related engineering field.
• EIT designation or ability to obtain it within 6 months for employees who have a qualifying engineering discipline degree.
• 0-5 years of relative engineering experience.
• At least 6 months of experience in an Engineering Field Technician position.

Work Environment:

This job operates in both an outside, field environment, and in an office setting. Regular work on computers while in the office. While working in the field, will be exposed to extreme weather conditions, including rain, snow, cold and heat. Routinely uses PPE and other safety equipment. Work will primarily be project focused but client interactions will be required. 

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Ability to walk around constructions sites with uneven and varying terrain.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

Any offer of employment will be contingent upon:

• Verification of your right to work in the United States, as demonstrated by your completion of the I-9 form upon hire and your submission of acceptable documentation (as noted on the I-9 form) verifying your identity and work authorization within three days of starting employment.
• Satisfactory completion of a drug test from a laboratory certified by Colorado and chosen (and paid for) by CTL|Thompson, Inc. The laboratory will collect and test the drug test samples, for which the required notice will be included with any employment offer and for which the required consent forms will be provided by the laboratory.
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record in accordance with the company automobile insurance policy guidelines.

As leaders in the industry, CTL|Thompson, Inc. employs only those with technical excellence and professionalism.  Individuals exhibiting these qualities are attracted to CTL|Thompson, Inc. by the potential for professional growth and advancement within the organization.

CTL|Thompson, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer/veterans/disabled.

Please note that CTL|Thompson, Inc. will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee in the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement.  In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, CTL|Thompson, Inc. explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  Any such unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of CTL Thompson, Inc.