Structural Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Engineer

Job Description

The Project Engineer supports the design and analysis of structural components, ensuring safe, efficient, and code-compliant solutions for a variety of projects. This role combines technical structural engineering work with project coordination, collaboration across teams, and direct involvement in client communication. The position offers strong growth potential, including a path toward professional licensure and advancement into a lead-level role.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review structural calculations for component design to ensure safety, reliability, and adherence to engineering best practices.
• Analyze structural components and evaluate design alternatives to optimize performance, cost, and constructability.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable building codes, regulations, and internal standards.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, design teams, and external partners to align engineering solutions with project objectives.
• Contribute to project coordination and scheduling to support timely delivery of design packages and project milestones.
• Participate in client communication, helping to clarify technical concepts and address project-related questions or concerns.
• Prepare, review, and respond to requests for information (RFIs) related to structural design and project documentation.
• Use Revit to develop and coordinate structural models and drawings in support of project deliverables.
• Apply strong attention to detail when reviewing drawings, calculations, and specifications to maintain high-quality standards.
• Utilize Microsoft Outlook and Word to manage project correspondence, documentation, and reporting.
• Work effectively within a small engineering team, supporting colleagues and contributing to a collaborative work environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility in working through language barriers to ensure clear, accurate communication with clients and partners.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• 0-4 years of experience
• Experience performing structural engineering calculations for component design.
• Project engineering experience with responsibility for design coordination and technical review.
• Proficiency with Revit for structural modeling and design documentation.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (EIT) certification preferred and actively working toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Strong structural engineering knowledge, including building codes and standards.
• Ability to analyze structural components and evaluate design alternatives.
• Experience preparing and responding to RFIs in a project environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a willingness to work through language barriers.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word.
• Strong attention to detail in calculations, drawings, and written documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Professional licensing reimbursement available, ideal for candidates pursuing PE licensure.
• Interest in rapid career growth, with potential to move into a lead-level engineering role.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Project Managers, engineers, and external partners.
• Comfort working in a smaller company environment with close-knit teams.
• Motivation to contribute to performance-based outcomes and profit-sharing programs.

Work Environment

The role is based in a smaller engineering firm of approximately 22 people, offering a close-knit and collaborative environment. The Project Engineer will work alongside five other engineers, three of whom serve as Project Managers, and will report to a Senior Engineer. The company provides a flexible work environment, including some flexibility on Mondays and Fridays, and emphasizes work-life balance. Team members benefit from a profit-sharing program, performance-based bonuses, and professional licensing reimbursement, creating a supportive setting for those working toward PE licensure and seeking rapid growth into a lead-level position.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, CO.

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $48.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Denver,CO.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.