Structural Engineer

Knott Laboratory LLC

$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage deadlines and multiple concurrent projects
  • Proficiency with Autodesk design tools and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Clean driving record, valid U.S. driver's license, and reliable personal vehicle
  • Residency in the Denver, Colorado area (local candidates only)
  • Authorization to work in the US without sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Conduct structural inspections of various types of buildings and CMU walls
  • Perform site assessments in diverse field environments
  • Document field conditions through various means including photographs and notes
  • Analyze structural performance and determine root causes for failures
  • Develop repair designs to restore structural integrity
  • Prepare detailed professional reports for clients
  • Manage multiple projects while ensuring quality and timeliness

Benefits

  • Matching 401(k)
  • Company Profit Sharing Plan
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Professional Development Assistance
  • Tuition Reimbursement (up to $5,250/year)
  • Mileage reimbursement
Full Job Description
Structural Engineer, E.I.T.

Location:Denver, Colorado **Requires ON SITE 2 days/week, local residents only**
Department: Structural Engineering
Requisition ID: 1001
Experience Level: Early Career
Salary Range: $75,000-$95,000 annually

Key Responsibilities

Field Inspections & Investigations
  • Conduct structural inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, as well as CMU walls.
  • Perform site assessments requiring comfort with ladders, scaffolding, lifts, attic/crawlspace access, and various field environments.
  • Document field conditions through measurements, photographs, notes, and diagramming.

Engineering Analysis & Reporting
  • Analyze structural performance, evaluate failures, and determine root causes.
  • Develop repair, restoration, and retrofit designs to restore structural integrity.
  • Prepare detailed, professional reports for clients.
  • Ensure compliance with building codes, safety standards, and current industry practices, including wind and seismic load evaluations.

Project Management & Client Support
  • Develop scopes of work, project budgets, and proposal inputs.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
  • Provide strong client service with clear communication and timely follow-through.

Professional Growth & Contribution
  • Demonstrate a growth mindset with willingness to learn new software, tools, and investigative techniques.
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients in a dynamic and growing market.
  • Contribute to a collaborative, high-performance team environment.

Qualifications

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  • Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage deadlines and multiple concurrent projects.
  • Proficiency with Autodesk design tools and Microsoft Office Suite (Teams and SharePoint emphasized).
  • Clean driving record, valid U.S. driver's license, and reliable personal vehicle.
  • Residency in the Denver, Colorado area (local candidates only).
  • Ability to work in remote/home-office and field environments as required.
  • Authorization to work in the US without sponsorship, now or in the future

Preferred
  • E.I.T. - Engineer in Training
  • Successfully passed the FE exam
  • Experience in construction, framing or any "hands-on" building materials and construction environment experience

Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary: $75,000-$95,000 (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
  • Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:30 PM
  • Work Setting: Hybrid - approximately 60% remote/home office and 40% onsite field inspections
  • Benefits:
    • Matching 401(k)
    • Company Profit Sharing Plan
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • Paid Time Off and Holidays
    • Professional Development Assistance
    • Tuition Reimbursement (up to $5,250/year)
    • Mileage reimbursement

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