Structural Project Engineer

Level Engineering and Architecture; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 175,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional liability (E&O) insurance coverage

Professional engineering skills development

Inbound project opportunities through marketing

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Denver is seeking a Licensed Structural Professional Engineer (P.E.) for a hybrid 1099 contract role. The position offers flexibility and performance-based earnings with a base salary of $50,000, and total annual compensation can reach between $75,000 to $175,000+. Candidates should possess a PE license, a Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Engineering, and 6+ years of experience. Responsibilities include executing structural designs, preparing documentation, and direct client communication.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional structural engineering experience across residential and commercial projects.
• Demonstrated experience performing structural inspections and analysis in compliance with local building codes.
• Experience producing structural calculations, construction documents, and technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Execute structural engineering analysis and design for residential and commercial projects.
• Prepare structural calculations, construction documents, and technical reports.
• Communicate directly with clients, municipalities, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Skills

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage projects independently

Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil / Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Opportunity for licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Level Engineering & Architecture is seeking a Licensed Structural Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the Denver Metro and surrounding areas. 1099 contract, with base pay + up-capped commissions, a full workload opportunity that allows for flexibility, within the Denver Metro region (Colorado Springs to Fort Collins).

Hybrid Location

Day-to-day work is remote, with local presence required for site visits, meetings, and municipal coordination.

Core Responsibilities

• Execute structural engineering analysis and design for residential and commercial building projects
• Develop structural solutions for new construction, renovations, and existing structures, including field-informed design decisions
• Prepare structural calculations, construction documents, technical reports, and engineering narratives
• Conduct and document structural inspections, condition assessments, and retrofit recommendations as needed
• Coordinate with architects, civil engineers, surveyors, geotechnical consultants, and internal design teams
• Communicate directly with clients, municipalities, contractors, and project stakeholders throughout design and permitting
• Project Manage individual projects and client relationships independently
• Apply and interpret applicable building codes, standards, and jurisdictional requirements across project types
• Support quality control, constructability review, and project delivery schedules from concept through completion
• Engineers/Architects who experience the highest success develop and maintain a personal referral-based project pipeline

Qualifications

Required:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Structural Engineering
• 6+ years of professional structural engineering experience across residential and commercial projects
• Demonstrated experience performing structural inspections and analysis in compliance with local building codes
• Experience producing structural calculations, construction documents, and technical reports
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Experience coordinating with consultants, architects, contractors, and project partners
• Ability to manage projects independently, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and client correspondence
• Authorized to work in the United States (no sponsorship)

Preferred:

• Familiarity with municipal permitting, plan review, and inspection processes
• Prior experience working directly with clients on identifying project scope, recommendations, and follow-through
• Experience exercising professional judgment on existing structures, renovations, and field conditions
• Comfort operating with a high degree of autonomy while collaborating within a distributed team environment

What Level Provides

• Inbound project opportunities through regional marketing
• Professional liability (E&O) insurance coverage
• Professional engineering skills development through mentorship
• Back office: Proposal, invoicing, and administrative support systems
• Technical collaboration within the Colorado and National team
• Access to a company network of civil, structural, MEP, forensic engineers and architects
• Credibility: Professional A/E/C firm website presence that you can confidently direct clients to
• Weekly regional and national coordination calls

Compensation & Structure

This is a hybrid 1099 contracted role offering a base salary with performance-based upside.

• Base salary of $50,000 annually (paid bi-weekly)
• Performance-based commissions earned once the monthly minimum production expectation is met
• Typical annual earnings range from $75,000 to $175,000+, depending on workload and capability.
• Uncapped earning potential tied directly to project volume and individual capacity

Level provides professional liability (E&O) insurance coverage, removing a significant cost and risk burden typically carried by independent contractors. This coverage is included as part of the overall compensation structure.

The first 60–90 days are treated as a ramp period to allow time for onboarding, systems integration, and pipeline development before transitioning into the standard production expectations.

About Level Engineering & Architecture

Level Engineering & Architecture was built on a simple premise: experienced design professionals should have the power to lead their own practice without sacrificing the stability and reach of a national firm.

For over a decade, our multidisciplinary team has solved complex challenges for homeowners, building owners, contractors, real estate professionals, special districts, and local governments. Serving 25,000+ clients and earning 500+ five-star reviews, we’ve built a collaborative national network across civil, structural, MEP, forensic engineering, and architecture.

Founded and led by an accomplished P.E. who spent decades in the trenches — managing hundreds of millions in infrastructure projects across both private and public sectors. Level A&E combines the credibility of an established firm with a progressive, incentive-aligned model designed for entrepreneurial engineers and architects.

Most engineering firms still operate within structures built decades ago — rigid hierarchies, fixed compensation ceilings, and limited autonomy. For ambitious engineers, that structure can start to feel restrictive.

While many firms continue to operate within those structures, we’ve spent over ten years proving there is a better way. This is where purpose meets autonomy. You aren’t just executing someone else’s vision — you are building your own practice within a proven and supportive framework. You stay agile, and locally rooted, while leveraging a national collaborative to deliver thoughtful, sustainable solutions in the communities you serve.

We’ve proven that you don’t have to choose between independence and stability. Build your practice on your terms, supported by the branding, resources and reach of a national organization.

If you’re ready to take ownership of your career and earn what you’re worth, let’s talk.