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Structural Lead Engineer

Westwood Professionals

Westminster, COFull-time$100–120K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$100–120K/yr
Location
Westminster, CO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

EIT/FE Or PEBachelor's degree

Job overview

Westwood Professional Services is seeking a Structural Project Engineer for its renewable energy team in Denver. The engineer will design foundations and ancillary structures for utility-scale energy and infrastructure projects, prepare or direct design documents, review project submittals, and support construction activities. The role requires a civil or structural engineering degree, an EIT/FE or PE credential, and at least two years of structural engineering experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Structural DesignStructural Design ReportsStructural Specifications and PlansProject Submittal ReviewRFI ReviewConstruction Field SupportApplicable Codes and StandardsFoundation DesignConnection and Anchorage DesignSteel Member DesignMicrosoft OfficeStructural Engineering SoftwareBridge Design and EvaluationGeotechnical EngineeringSolar and Wind EnergyTransmission and DistributionSubstation EngineeringAutoCAD DraftingVerbal CommunicationTechnical WritingAttention to DetailQuality CheckingEngineering JudgmentTime ManagementWorkload Planning

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil or Structural EngineeringABET-Accredited CollegeEIT/FE or PES.E. Registration2 Years Structural Engineering Experience

Full job description

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Structural Project Engineer - Denver, CO Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Structural Project Engineer to join our renewable energy team. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. Duties and Responsibilities: - Responsible for structural design of foundations and ancillary structures for utility scale wind, solar, transmission line, and substation projects. - Prepares or directs the structural design reports, specifications, and plans. - Review and approves project submittals, RFIs and supports field activities during construction. - Provide professional and technical support to multiple Westwood projects. - Day-to-day support and input to internal and external Project Managers. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering from an ABET accredited college. - EIT/FE or PE required, S.E. registration a plus. - Minimum 2 years of structural engineering work experience required. - Familiar with applicable codes and standards (IBC, ASCE 7, AISC 360, ACI 318). - Knowledge of shallow and deep foundations, including spread footings, slab-on-grade, piles and concrete caissons. Knowledge of connection and anchorage design such as cast-in-place, post installed, welds and high-strength bolts. - Familiar with steel member design, including wide flange, channel, pipe, plate, and angle sections. - Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.) a must. - Proficient with structural engineering software, such as Mathcad, STAAD, RISA, Enercalc, and LPile a plus. - Knowledge of bridge design and evaluation is a plus. - Background in geotechnical engineering, solar and wind energy, transmission and distribution, and substations a plus. - AutoCAD drafting experience is a plus. - Effective verbal communication and technical writing skills. - Ability to pay close attention to detail and check the quality of own and others' work. - Ability to use sound engineering judgment. - Ability to manage time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing and prioritizing with attention to details. - Minimal travel possible. About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood) At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve. Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do. We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make. We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work. Join us in creating a better world. In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Fir s. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide. Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Application Deadline: The anticipated deadline to apply for this position is October 2nd, 2026 . If business needs require additional time to identify qualified candidates, the application period may be extended and the posting will be updated accordingly. Salary Description $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 Equal Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. Apply at: https://ipc.us/t/924B2F12DA9C49EF.

How this job compares

Set against the 553 open Structural Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$100–120K/yr
  • US median$110–171K/yr171 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $110K, is 23% below the US median midpoint ($143K) — in the middle half of Structural Engineering salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 31 open Structural Engineering jobs in Colorado and 553 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Structural Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for (median 8 years, across 299 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 291 of the 553 open Structural Engineering jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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