Structural Engineer - Consulting

Job Description

Job Description

HIE Engineers and Builders is seeking a high-level, motivated Structural Engineer - Consulting to join our team in Denver. This role is designed for a seasoned professional who blends technical expertise with strategic project leadership. You will take point on consulting and rehabilitation projects from initial planning through execution, serving as a trusted technical liaison for our clients.

At HIE, we believe that "technical knowledge and practical application go hand in hand". As a Building Consultant, you won’t just be behind a desk; you will be in the field, engaging with clients and applying engineering skills firsthand to provide common-sense solutions for the built world.

Key Responsibilities

• Rehab Project Leadership: Lead and oversee rehabilitation, repair, and restoration projects for residential and commercial structures from planning through execution.
• Technical Consulting: Perform hands-on condition assessments, forensic investigations, structural assessments, expert witness, and construction observations for both residential and commercial structures, including documenting distress and directing intrusive testing.
• Client Relations: Act as a primary point of contact for clients, providing technical recommendations in understandable terms and building lasting professional relationships.
• Analysis & Reporting: Analyze field data, research construction documents, and review governing building codes to facilitate repair recommendations and cost estimating.
• Deliverable Preparation: Coordinate and assist with the drafting of client deliverables, including written reports, specifications and construction documents.
• Oversight & Mentorship: Assume responsibility for key aspects of projects, providing guidance to junior engineering staff and performing quality assurance reviews on site visits.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Licensure: Successful completion of the FE Exam and registration as an Engineering Intern (E.I.) in Colorado is required. Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in assessment, consulting, forensics, or investigation of buildings and construction.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of modern and historic construction standards, building envelope systems, and structural principles.
• Communication: Exceptional written and oral communication skills with a demonstrated ability to explain complex technical info to non-technical stakeholders.

Physical Requirements & Travel

• Physical Ability: Must be able to climb ladders, maneuver pitched roofs, access confined spaces, and lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Environment: Ability to perform work in temperature extremes (outdoors) and safely maneuver at heights or in hazardous locations.
• Tools: Dexterity to operate office and field equipment, including testing instruments.
• Travel: In-state travel, and limited out-of-state travel, is required; must have the ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle.
• PPE: Must be medically fit to utilize respiratory protection and other Personal Protective Equipment.

Based in Denver and serving the Front Range and mountain communities, HIE Engineers and Builders is a multi-disciplinary team of highly skilled engineers and builders. Our practice is built on a foundation of structural engineering and commercial consulting, providing the technical oversight and strategic guidance necessary to inform and protect our clients' interests. With consulting roots dating back to 1965, design services established in 2013, and structural construction services in 2024, HIE is recognized for technical expertise, craftsmanship, and a commitment to enduring quality. By combining rigorous structural analysis, common-sense solutions, and decades of field-proven building experience, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner in the consulting and construction landscape, delivering reliable expertise with precision and ingenuity.

Company Description

Based in Denver and serving the Front Range and mountain communities, HIE Engineers and Builders is a multi-disciplinary team of highly skilled engineers and builders. Our practice is built on a foundation of structural engineering and commercial consulting, providing the technical oversight and strategic guidance necessary to inform and protect our clients' interests. With consulting roots dating back to 1965, design services established in 2013, and structural construction services in 2024, HIE is recognized for technical expertise, craftsmanship, and a commitment to enduring quality. By combining rigorous structural analysis, common-sense solutions, and decades of field-proven building experience, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner in the consulting and construction landscape, delivering reliable expertise with precision and ingenuity.