About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering, design, and construction management (oil & gas, heavy industrial, mining, manufacturing).

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 Structural Engineer 1 to join their Lakewood, CO office. This hands-on, full-time position supports design and construction for heavy industrial and manufacturing facilities. The role reports to the Civil/Structural Director and may require travel up to 20%.

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What You’ll Do

• Execute structural calculations for equipment foundations, towers, pipe racks, platforms, and building structures
• Coordinate design work with other engineering disciplines and designers
• Perform site layout and review vendor drawings
• Prepare structural analysis reports and engineering specifications (e.g., pre-engineered metal buildings, geotechnical scopes)
• Coordinate with Structural AutoCAD designers to produce 3D facility models and construction drawings
• Review drawings and models for accuracy and prepare contractor scopes of work and bid packages
• Create bills of material (BOMs), review shop drawings, and respond to RFIs during construction
• Provide construction support and assist with other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required
• Entry-level — no prior experience required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Problem-solving skills and ability to self-direct tasks and timelines
• Basic leadership experience (leading work groups or project task forces) is a plus
• Proficient with engineering software and technology needed for daily tasks
• Valid, active driver’s license and ability to maintain a good driving record

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Work schedule & location

• Employment type: Full-time, Exempt
• Typical hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (40-hour work week; evenings/weekends as needed)
• Travel: Up to 20%
• Location: Lakewood, CO

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Compensation

• Salary range: $78,000 – $93,600 per year

(This range is provided to comply with pay-transparency requirements.)

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Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Accrued PTO
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Basic and voluntary life / AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Aflac voluntary coverage

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Physical demands & work environment

• Primarily an office environment with typical distractions (staff, clients, phone calls)
• Regularly required to sit and use hands; frequently required to talk and hear
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must be able to lift/move up to 25 pounds
• Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities

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Core competencies

• Communications — clear written and verbal skills
• Teamwork — collaborative, supports team success
• Ethics — integrity and respect for others
• Initiative — self-starter, seeks responsibility
• Quality — accuracy and continuous improvement mindset

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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.

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