Structural Project Engineer

LVI Associates; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates in Colorado Springs is seeking a Structural Engineer with 5+ years of experience to join the team and work on a diverse portfolio of commercial, infrastructure, and civil projects.

You will own design assignments, collaborate with senior engineers and project managers, and contribute to project execution and growth of the structural practice in a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Minimum of 5 years structural engineering experience.
• Experience designing buildings, bridges, foundations, and infrastructure.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software and FE modeling.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D familiarity preferred.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design to codes and project requirements.
• Prepare calculations, reports, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex structural challenges.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure delivery.
• Communicate findings and project status to teams and clients.
• Assist with permitting, regulatory docs, and submittals.
• Support planning, budgeting, and proposal development.
• Review QA/QC of calculations and drawings.
• Contribute to engineering processes, standards, and workflows.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.

Education

Bachelor's/ Master's in Civil Engineering (structural)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Finite element software

Job description

A growing multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm is seeking a Structural Engineer with approximately 5+ years of experience to join its Colorado Springs office. This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects including commercial buildings, bridges, retaining walls, culverts, foundations, water infrastructure, and other civil structures.

The ideal candidate will take ownership of design assignments, collaborate closely with senior engineers and project managers, and contribute to both project execution and the continued growth of the structural engineering practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working in a collaborative environment where technical contributions are highly visible and professional development is encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Develop practical and innovative solutions to complex structural engineering challenges.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Communicate technical findings, project updates, and recommendations to internal teams and clients.
• Assist with permitting packages, regulatory documentation, and project submittals.
• Support project planning, scope development, budgeting, and proposal preparation efforts.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews of calculations, drawings, and other technical deliverables.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of engineering processes, standards, and workflows.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers while supporting team growth and development.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure within one year.
• Minimum of 5 years of structural engineering experience.
• Experience designing a variety of structures including buildings, infrastructure, and foundation systems.
• Working knowledge of structural analysis and finite element modeling software.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and other design software is preferred.
• Strong understanding of structural behavior, engineering mechanics, and load path analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets is preferred.

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive

• Exposure to a wide variety of structural engineering projects across multiple markets.
• High level of project ownership and visibility.
• Collaborative team environment with strong employee retention and long-term career growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to mentor junior staff and contribute to the growth of the structural engineering group.
• Competitive compensation package including bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.

This opportunity is ideal for a motivated structural engineer seeking diverse project exposure, increased responsibility, and a long-term career path within a growing consulting engineering environment.