Structural Engineer - EIT

Take Your Design Career to the Next Level 

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Our collaborative, multidisciplinary group spanning architectural, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, process engineering, pipeline design, and integrity management works together to deliver integrated, high‑impact solutions.

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder's Denver, CO office is seeking a creative, highly talented, Structural Engineer to support solar, gas, power, and transportation projects nationally.  This position will include delivery of industry-specific solutions to our clients. 

• The ideal candidate will have excellent written skills.
• Be able to organize priorities.
• Foundation Design and Detailing.
• Steel Structure Design and Detailing: primarily for non-building structures including solar, wall and substation equipment.
• Construction shoring design, including sheet piling and trench boxes.
• Retaining wall design
• Build relationships with pile suppliers, geotechnical consultants, and structural Engineer of Records.
• Write scopes of work.
• Draft geotechnical investigation, pile testing, wind study and corrosion study.
• Schedule and manage pile pull tests for projects.
• Pile corrosion design mitigation design.
• Proficiency with LPILE, MathCAD, structural design programs.
• Be able to pro-actively troubleshoot and problem-solve with practical, client-focused solutions
• Be able to interface with the civil design team to develop and value-engineer practical, fit-for-use geotechnical engineering solutions. 

 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering from an ABET accredited college
• Master’s degree in structural engineering (preferred)
• 3-6 years of relevant experience in structural engineering design. Candidates with a Master’s Degree may enter with 2 years of experience.
• EIT/FE certification or the ability to obtain certification within one year is preferred

 Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.  

Progress with an Employer that Values You 

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:  

Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.  

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.  Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $77,272 - $98,000.  We will be accepting applications through 08/31/2026.  

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.  

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)  

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES   

Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.