Structural Engineer High-End Residential

Australia-Employment; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Structural Engineer to design buildable structural systems for luxury residential projects in Missoula, MT. The role is on-site and permanent, focusing on hands-on engineering that blends technical precision with architectural sensitivity.

You will develop calculations and construction documents, work with steel, timber, concrete, and hybrids, and collaborate closely with architects and builders to uphold design intent and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential or architecturally driven projects.
• Proficiency with steel, timber, wood framing, and concrete foundations.
• Experience designing hillside foundations and lateral system design.

Responsibilities

• Design structural systems for custom luxury residential homes
• Develop structural calculations, framing concepts, and construction documentation
• Coordinate closely with architects to preserve design intent
• Engineer steel, wood, concrete, and hybrid structural systems
• Assist with hillside foundation strategies and lateral system design
• Review shop drawings and respond to RFIs during construction
• Coordinate with contractors, fabricators, and consultants
• Participate in design meetings and collaborative project reviews
• Support permitting and code compliance efforts
• Contribute technical expertise during conceptual and schematic design phases

Skills

Structural engineering

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

PE preferred

Tools

Revit

Job description

Structural Engineer High-End Residential

$100000 - $135000 per year | Missoula, MT | On-Site | Permanent

Design the Structure Behind Some of the Most Architecturally Significant Homes in the Mountain West

A bit about us:

We are a design-focused architecture studio specializing in luxury custom residential projects throughout the Western United States. Our work emphasizes timeless mountain architecture, modern detailing, natural materials, and technically challenging structures integrated into demanding landscapes.

• Large-span steel and timber systems
• Hillside and slope-sensitive foundations
• Heavy glass packages and exposed structural elements
• Indoor/outdoor transitions
• Complex roof geometries
• Custom residential compounds and legacy properties

We believe exceptional homes require exceptional collaboration between architecture and engineering from the earliest stages of design.

Why join us?

• Work on ultra high-end custom residential projects ($5M–$25M+ homes)
• Partner directly with architects, designers, and ownership teams
• Influence projects early in conceptual design phases
• Highly creative environment with strong design culture
• Small, collaborative team where your voice carries weight
• Mountain lifestyle with access to skiing, biking, fly fishing, hunting, and outdoor recreation
• Opportunity to help shape engineering standards and processes within a growing firm
• Strong long-term growth potential as project pipeline expands throughout the Mountain West

Job Details

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Structural Engineer who can balance technical precision with architectural sensitivity.

This individual will work closely with architects and project teams to develop elegant, buildable structural solutions for luxury residential projects that often push beyond conventional residential construction standards.

The ideal candidate enjoys being hands-on, solving complex structural challenges, and collaborating directly with creative professionals and builders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design structural systems for custom luxury residential homes
• Develop structural calculations, framing concepts, and construction documentation
• Coordinate closely with architects to preserve design intent
• Engineer steel, wood, concrete, and hybrid structural systems
• Assist with hillside foundation strategies and lateral system design
• Review shop drawings and respond to RFIs during construction
• Coordinate with contractors, fabricators, and consultants
• Participate in design meetings and collaborative project reviews
• Support permitting and code compliance efforts
• Contribute technical expertise during conceptual and schematic design phases

Ideal Background

• Structural Engineering experience within residential, custom residential, or architecturally driven commercial projects
• Experience designing with:
  • Structural steel
  • Timber / heavy timber
  • Wood framing systems
  • Concrete foundations and retaining systems
• Comfortable working within Revit-based environments
• Strong understanding of gravity, lateral, seismic, and snow load design
• Experience collaborating directly with architects and contractors
• Ability to think creatively while maintaining engineering integrity
• Strong communication and client-facing abilities
• PE preferred, but not required for the right candidate
• Mountain-region project experience is highly valued

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.