Structural Project Engineer

KL & A, INC; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance fully covered

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

KL & A, INC in Lakewood, Colorado is seeking Project Engineers to oversee project workflows, maintain design strategies, and ensure quality standards. The role requires collaboration with project managers, displaying effective communication skills and problem-solving abilities.

Ideal candidates will hold an ABET accredited degree in Structural or Architectural Engineering, possess a Colorado PE license or the ability to secure one, and have 4–8 years of relevant design experience. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–8 years design experience across various building types.
• Experience on major projects with complex design features.
• Eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Review and maintain project schedules for timely completion.
• Perform complex analysis tasks and prepare project documents.
• Train and mentor junior staff for skill enhancement.

Skills

Structural or Architectural Engineering

Project coordination

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

ABET accredited degree

Colorado PE or SE license or ability to pursue

Tools

Revit Structures

RAM and/or RISA analysis models

Job description

Project Engineers at KL&A collaborate closely with project managers to coordinate team activities, maintain design strategies, oversee project workflow, and uphold quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Review and maintain project schedules to ensure projects are completed on time.
• Perform complex analysis tasks and prepare comprehensive project documents.
• Apply material-specific codes proficiently across multiple jurisdictions and project types.
• Train and mentor junior staff to enhance technical skills and facilitate career growth.
• Review progress documents, ensuring conformance of calculations and adherence to quality standards.
• Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams on projects of moderate size or portions of major projects.
• Represent the organization through client interactions and any industry events attended.
• Engage with clients, contractors, and other industry associates.
• Demonstrate effective communication through written and verbal skills.

Qualifications

• ABET accredited degree in Structural or Architectural Engineering.
• Colorado Licensed PE, SE, or ability to pursue licensure within 6 months of hire.
• 4–8 years of design experience across various building types.
• Experience on major projects of moderate scope with complex design features.
• Eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship, both presently and in the future.

Bonus Qualifications

• Proficiency in Revit Structures.
• Experience with RAM and/or RISA analysis models.

Success Traits

• Bring your passion and strengths to cultivate a fulfilling career.
• Foster trust through strong interpersonal skills.
• Pursue continuous self‑improvement on a journey to mastery.
• Demonstrate dedication to client‑centered service and technical excellence.
• Adept at managing multiple priorities concurrently.
• Proactively solve problems by collaborating with others to find optimal solutions.
• Bring a sense of humor and approach challenges with humility.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $90,000 – $102,000 Annually. Bonuses are awarded at discretion, not guaranteed.

• Medical – Approx 80% of family policy is paid by KL&A.
• Family dental and vision paid 100% by KL&A.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Life insurance.401(k) plan with company match.
• Student loan retirement match.
• Employee ownership.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Paid holidays.

Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs not on race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. At no time will we knowingly permit discrimination toward an employee for any unlawful reason. All such discrimination is unlawful, and all persons involved in the operations of KL&A are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct.