Design Engineer - Structures

Muller Engineering Company; Lakewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Muller Engineering Company in Lakewood, CO, is seeking a Design Engineer to join the Structural Team and contribute to bridge and civil projects for state and local agencies. The role focuses on design through construction with hands-on use of MicroStation and AutoCAD, and requires collaboration across disciplines.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Civil Engineering (ABET) with 0–3 years of structural design experience; a Master’s is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering specializing in Structural Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering is a plus.
• 0-3 years of experience with a focus on structural design.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).
• Familiarity with AASHTO LRFD, ACI 318-19, AISC 15th Edition, and related codes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design through construction on civil structures including bridges, walls, culverts, foundations, and hydraulic structures.
• Develop structural details using MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Perform prestressed concrete, steel, and concrete design calculations; assist with layout and quantity development.
• Conduct preliminary and construction cost estimations to optimize designs.
• Adhere to Muller’s QA/QC procedures and perform field observations when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Structural design knowledge

Team player

Education

ABET-accredited BSc Civil Engineering

Master’s in Structural Engineering (plus)

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Muller Engineering is seeking exceptional candidates to join our Structural Team as a Design Engineer. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a variety of structural design projects, with a primary focus on serving state and local government agencies.

Muller Engineering Company is headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, where employees collaborate through a flexible hybrid work schedule. We welcome applications from qualified candidates across the continental United States who are willing to relocate to the Denver metropolitan area.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in structural engineering efforts from design through construction on a variety of civil engineering structures including highway bridges, pedestrian bridges, retaining walls, box culverts, foundations, and hydraulic structures.
• Complete standard bridge engineering/design procedures, developing structural details using software such as MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Perform prestressed concrete design, steel design, concrete design and structural design calculations as well as assisting with geometric layout and quantity development.
• Conduct preliminary and construction cost estimations to select cost-efficient designs for bridges and other structures.
• Implement Muller’s quality assurance / quality control procedures.
• Perform field observation work when necessary, under minimal supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education And/or Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering specializing in Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
• Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering is a plus.
• 0-3 of experience with a focus on structural design.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of applicable design codes, including: AASHTO LRFD 9th Edition, ACI 318-19, AISC 15th Edition, and others.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with strong communication and organizational skills.
• A team-oriented individual with a desire to grow personally and professionally with each project while working in a team environment to create designs and drawings supporting our client’s overall project goals.

Required License Or Certification

• Active Engineer Intern (EI) designation in Colorado or another state.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $92,000 annually. Compensation is determined based on education, experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.