Design Engineer - Structures

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

Job summary

Muller Engineering Company seeks a Design Engineer to contribute to a variety of structural projects, with emphasis on serving state and local government agencies. The role is based in Lakewood, Colorado, with a flexible hybrid work schedule and relocation support to the Denver area.

Ideal candidates hold an ABET-accredited civil engineering degree (master’s preferred) and have 0–3 years of structural design experience, plus strong communication and CAD skills using MicroStation and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree required.
• 0-3 years of experience in structural design.
• Familiarity with AASHTO LRFD 9th Edition, ACI 318-19, AISC 15th Edition.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design through construction on bridges, walls, foundations, and hydraulic structures.
• Develop structural details using MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Perform prestressed concrete, steel, and concrete design calculations.
• Support cost estimates to select efficient bridge designs.
• Participate in QA/QC procedures and field observations as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Structural Engineering master's (preferred)

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

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.

Location

Lakewood - Lakewood, CO 80226 US (Primary)

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.

Job Requirements

• 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 years 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.

Compensation

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.