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👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, a structural engineering firm.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Design Engineer I for its Denver, CO office. This is a full-time, on-site role with flexible hours and occasional work-from-home. Ideal for new grads (Dec 2026 or May 2027) or engineers with an FE/EIT who want hands-on experience in structural design across residential and commercial projects.

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What You’ll Do

• Work with teammates, architects, contractors, and owners to prepare structural designs, drawings, and calculations.
• Contribute across project types: residential, multifamily, retail, hospitality, office, sports/recreation, adaptive reuse, and education.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently from schematic design through construction administration and meet project deadlines.
• Model and draft primarily in Revit; occasional use of AutoCAD.
• Review shop drawings and complete truss and i-joist certifications.
• Respond to RFIs and construction-administration requests.
• Perform site visits on assigned projects and document findings.
• Keep clients and your supervisor updated on project status.

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What You’ll Get

• Competitive pay: $70,000–$78,000 per year (depending on experience and licensure).
• Discretionary bonus program (typically 2–6% annually).
• Company-paid health insurance options plus company-paid life and disability coverage.
• 401(k) with a 4% company match (eligible after six months) and discretionary profit-sharing contributions.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Tuition reimbursement, FSA/HSA options.
• Licensure support: study materials, mentors, paid exam days (not PTO), exam fee reimbursement on passing, reimbursement for state licensing fees, and continuing education stipend.
• Flexible hours around a core schedule — this is primarily on-site in Denver with occasional remote work.

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Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, architectural, or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• FE passed or scheduled before your start date; EIT strongly preferred.
• Coursework or project experience with Revit, AutoCAD, RISA, Enercalc, or similar structural engineering software.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage several active projects without missing deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license preferred for site visits (depending on assignment).

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Additional details & legal

• Employment type: Full-time.
• Location: Denver, CO (on-site with occasional remote work).
• Salary range: $70,000 to $78,000 per year (dependent on experience and licensure) — listed to meet pay-transparency requirements.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. Confidential Client does not provide visa sponsorship for this position (including CPT/OPT).
• Confidential Client participates in E-Verify and will confirm employment eligibility via Form I-9 after hire.
• Reasonable accommodations: If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Careertakes for assistance.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.