Structural Engineer High-End Residential

Design the Structure Behind Some of the Most Architecturally Significant Homes in the Mountain West

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Salary: $100,000 - $135,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a design-focused architecture studio specializing in luxury custom residential projects throughout the Western United States. Our work emphasizes timeless mountain architecture, modern detailing, natural materials, and technically challenging structures integrated into demanding landscapes.

Our projects are highly customized and often feature:

Large-span steel and timber systems
Hillside and slope-sensitive foundations
Heavy glass packages and exposed structural elements
Indoor/outdoor transitions
Complex roof geometries
Custom residential compounds and legacy properties

We believe exceptional homes require exceptional collaboration between architecture and engineering from the earliest stages of design.

Why join us?

Work on ultra high-end custom residential projects ($5M-$25M+ homes)
Partner directly with architects, designers, and ownership teams
Influence projects early in conceptual design phases
Highly creative environment with strong design culture
Small, collaborative team where your voice carries weight
Mountain lifestyle with access to skiing, biking, fly fishing, hunting, and outdoor recreation
Opportunity to help shape engineering standards and processes within a growing firm
Strong long-term growth potential as project pipeline expands throughout the Mountain West

Job Details

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Structural Engineer who can balance technical precision with architectural sensitivity.

This individual will work closely with architects and project teams to develop elegant, buildable structural solutions for luxury residential projects that often push beyond conventional residential construction standards.

The ideal candidate enjoys being hands-on, solving complex structural challenges, and collaborating directly with creative professionals and builders.

Key Responsibilities
Design structural systems for custom luxury residential homes
Develop structural calculations, framing concepts, and construction documentation
Coordinate closely with architects to preserve design intent
Engineer steel, wood, concrete, and hybrid structural systems
Assist with hillside foundation strategies and lateral system design
Review shop drawings and respond to RFIs during construction
Coordinate with contractors, fabricators, and consultants
Participate in design meetings and collaborative project reviews
Support permitting and code compliance efforts
Contribute technical expertise during conceptual and schematic design phases
Ideal Background
Structural Engineering experience within residential, custom residential, or architecturally driven commercial projects
Experience designing with:
Structural steel
Timber / heavy timber
Wood framing systems
Concrete foundations and retaining systems
Comfortable working within Revit-based environments
Strong understanding of gravity, lateral, seismic, and snow load design
Experience collaborating directly with architects and contractors
Ability to think creatively while maintaining engineering integrity
Strong communication and client-facing abilities
PE preferred, but not required for the right candidate
Mountain-region project experience is highly valued

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