LEVEL Engineering & Architecture is a Colorado-licensed structural engineering practice serving the Denver Metro area with a hybrid work model designed for real-world project collaboration. In this full-time role, you’ll have meaningful autonomy while working alongside experienced engineers, architects, and multidisciplinary specialists, backed by administrative support for proposals, contracts, scheduling, invoicing, and coordination.

This position includes direct involvement from early assessment through construction completion, with weekly regional and national collaboration across the Level network. You’ll also benefit from a competitive base salary, performance-based bonus opportunities, employer-provided professional liability insurance, an insurance stipend, flexible scheduling, health insurance, and paid time off.

Responsibilities

Perform structural analysis and design for residential and commercial building projects
Develop structural systems and practical design solutions for new construction, additions, renovations, repairs, and adaptive reuse
Evaluate existing buildings and structural components using field observations, available documentation, engineering analysis, and professional judgment
Prepare and review structural calculations, design details, construction documents, specifications, engineering narratives, and technical reports
Design and evaluate structural systems involving wood, steel, concrete, and masonry
Apply building codes, material standards, design criteria, and local jurisdictional requirements
Develop repair, reinforcement, and retrofit recommendations for existing structures
Conduct structural inspections, condition assessments, site observations, and field investigations
Document existing conditions, findings, assumptions, and recommendations clearly and accurately
Support construction by responding to contractor questions, RFIs, submittals, and field conditions
Collaborate with architects and contractors to deliver technically sound, constructible solutions
Manage assigned projects from initial scope through design, permitting, and construction support
Establish project requirements, engineering approach, deliverables, schedules, and priorities
Maintain organized, accurate, and complete project records
Contribute to quality assurance, peer review, constructability review, and continuous improvement of engineering standards and processes
Monitor project progress and proactively communicate when scope, schedule, budget, or field conditions change
Communicate professionally with clients, architects, contractors, consultants, municipalities, and other stakeholders
Coordinate with civil, structural, MEP, forensic, and architectural professionals across Level’s broader network

Requirements

Active CO Professional Engineer license in good standing
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related discipline
6+ years of structural engineering experience
Demonstrated experience with residential and commercial building projects
Experience evaluating existing structures and developing field-informed engineering solutions
Strong working knowledge of applicable building codes and structural design standards
Experience preparing structural calculations, construction documents, technical reports, and repair recommendations
Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit
Experience with relevant structural analysis and design software
Ability to independently lead assigned projects while participating in collaborative technical review
Strong technical writing, client communication, and interpersonal skills
Sound professional judgment and practical understanding of constructability
Ability to organize multiple active projects and consistently meet commitments
Willingness and ability to travel locally for site visits and meetings
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship

Technologies

AutoCAD
Revit
Bluebeam

Benefits

Base salary: $95,000 - $175,000 annually, paid biweekly
Individual and company performance-based bonus opportunities
Employer-provided professional liability insurance
Insurance stipend
Paid time off and company holidays
Professional development and continuing-education support
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Professional development assistance

Work Structure and Location

This is a full-time hybrid position serving Denver and surrounding communities. Day-to-day design, documentation, and administrative work may be performed remotely. Regular local availability is required for site visits, client and team meetings, field observations, and coordination with municipalities and project partners. Work location: Hybrid remote in Denver, CO 80224.

Compensation and Onboarding

In addition to the competitive base salary, there is opportunity for additional performance-based compensation. New team members receive a structured 60-day onboarding and integration period.

Preferred Qualifications

8+ years of progressive structural engineering experience
Structural Engineer (S.E.) licensure or interest in pursuing S.E. licensure
Experience with structural evaluation, forensic investigation, repair design, or building rehabilitation
Working knowledge of wood-framed residential construction and conventional commercial structural systems
Experience navigating municipal permitting and plan-review processes in the Denver Metro area
Established professional relationships within the Colorado A/E/C community
Familiarity with project financial performance, scope management, and fee-based professional services
Experience using Bluebeam, structural analysis software, and cloud-based project-management systems

What You’ll Find at LEVEL

Meaningful autonomy within a collaborative engineering environment
Direct access to experienced engineers, architects, and multidisciplinary specialists
Administrative support for proposals, contracts, scheduling, invoicing, and project coordination
Opportunities to expand technical expertise and leadership responsibilities
Weekly regional and national collaboration with professionals across the Level network

How to Apply

Resume: Include your structural engineering experience, project types, technical capabilities, and relevant software proficiency.
Brief cover letter: Share what interests you about this opportunity, the structural projects you enjoy most, and how you approach project leadership and client service.
Optional project list or portfolio: Confidential or identifying project information may be removed.

Senior Structural Engineer

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