Structural Engineer (Hybrid) — Field Work & Fast PE Path

Switchboard Hiring; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401(k) match

Professional development assistance

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Switchboard Hiring is seeking a Structural Engineer for a growing firm in the south Denver metro. This role blends design and field work as you gain PE exposure while leading projects with a PE-licensed supervisor and a team of EITs and drafters.

You'll design across steel, concrete, masonry, and timber, conduct field inspections, and participate in forensic investigations. A 1–2 year engineering background plus strong communication will help you thrive in this apprenticeship-like environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or architectural engineering.
• 1–2 years structural engineering experience.
• Steel design experience preferred, especially from commercial projects.
• Residential structural or timber design experience is a plus.
• Self-starter who wants to grow with a small, ambitious firm.
• Strong communicator who can explain complex issues to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze structural systems across steel, concrete, masonry, and timber for projects ranging from residential framing and foundation repairs to small commercial builds.
• Work across a wide variety of projects on short timelines.
• Spend 20–40% of your time in the field conducting structural inspections, foundation assessments, and forensic evaluations.
• Support forensic and insurance-related investigations, including fire damage, water damage, and vehicle impacts.
• Collaborate and communicate directly with architects, contractors, homeowners, and insurance stakeholders.
• Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and construction documents in compliance with building codes.
• Meet weekly with your manager to review defined KPIs, so you always know where you stand and what it takes to reach the next level.

Skills

Strong communication

Field work

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or architectural engineering

Tools

Mathcad

Bluebeam

Revit/AutoCAD

Job description

Switchboard Hiring is seeking a Structural Engineer for a growing firm in the south Denver metro. This role blends design and field work as you gain PE exposure while leading projects with a PE-licensed supervisor and a team of EITs and drafters.

You'll design across steel, concrete, masonry, and timber, conduct field inspections, and participate in forensic investigations. A 1–2 year engineering background plus strong communication will help you thrive in this apprenticeship-like environment.