Structures Engineer in Training

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects seeks an entry level Structural Building Engineer in Training (EIT/EI) to support the building design team in our Colorado Springs office. The role focuses on design calculations, plan production, and site inspections in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Requirements include a Civil Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program, EIT or FE eligibility within 12 months, and 0–2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Interest in structural building design.
• Experience with AutoCAD, REVIT, Microsoft Office and structural analysis/design software.
• 0-2 years of relevant structural design experience.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design calculations for building components (steel, concrete, foundations).
• Produce plan drawings (CAD/REVIT) and quantity development.
• Support field investigations and construction inspections.
• Travel to project sites as needed.

Skills

Structural design interest

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

M.S. in Structural Engineering (preferred)

EIT certificate within 12 months

0-2 years of relevant experience

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Microsoft Office

Structural analysis software

Job description

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is currently seeking an entry level Structural Building Engineer in Training (EIT/EI) to support the building design team in our Colorado Springs office. The position will focus primarily on assisting with design calculations and plan production on building projects. Other job responsibilities include structural site investigations and construction inspection. We are seeking a self-motivated individual who is eager to learn and grow as a professional while working in a spirited team environment with projects that have quick turnarounds.

Wilson & Company strives to enable a rewarding work-life balance for all employees and proudly maintains a collaborative and positive work environment. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds to ensure our team is filled with varying points of view. We believe a well-rounded team of individuals with mixed perspectives working together in an environment that supports differing viewpoints can produce groundbreaking results.

Essential Job Functions

• Operate with a high level of independence, confidence, and organization in addition to possessing a strong work ethic.
• Effective problem-solving skills and use of fundamental engineering principles.
• Demonstrate an ability to actively engage in a team environment.
• Must be willing and able to travel to project sites, as occasional travel may be necessary.
• Perform structural design engineering calculations on building components, that include but are not limited to steel beams and columns, prestressed concrete beams and slabs, concrete foundations, and retaining walls, using standard techniques, codes, and procedures with direct guidance from senior engineers.
• Assist with plan production (CAD/REVIT drawings), geometric layout and quantity development.
• Develop design alternatives or recommendations to provide well thought-out options to our clients.
• Support field investigations or assessments.
• Exercise proficient written and oral communication skills.

Required Skills

• Inspired by and interested in structural building design.
• Working knowledge and skills in AutoCAD, REVIT, Microsoft Office software, and a variety of structural engineering analysis and design software.

Required Experience

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering from an EAC/ABET-accredited college or university.
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.
• EIT Certification (i.e., passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam) or ability to obtain EIT certificate within 12 months.
• 0-2 years of relevant structural design experience.

Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Annual Salary Range: $75,000 (+) depending on experience

About Us

For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.

Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.

At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.

We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.

Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.