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Design Engineer - Structures

CAREERS - Muller Engineering
Lakewood, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 7/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/20/2026
Job Title
Design Engineer - Structures
Organizational Unit
Muller Engineering Co., Inc.
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Structures
Location
Lakewood - Lakewood, CO 80226 US (Primary)
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Job Description

Muller Engineering is seeking exceptional candidates to join our Structural Team as a Design Engineer. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a variety of structural design projects, with a primary focus on serving state and local government agencies.

Muller Engineering Company is headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, where employees collaborate through a flexible hybrid work schedule. We welcome applications from qualified candidates across the continental United States who are willing to relocate to the Denver metropolitan area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Assist in structural engineering efforts from design through construction on a variety of civil engineering structures including highway bridges, pedestrian bridges, retaining walls, box culverts, foundations, and hydraulic structures.
  • Complete standard bridge engineering/design procedures, developing structural details using software such as MicroStation and AutoCAD.
  • Perform prestressed concrete design, steel design, concrete design and structural design calculations as well as assisting with geometric layout and quantity development.
  • Conduct preliminary and construction cost estimations to select cost-efficient designs for bridges and other structures.
  • Implement Muller’s quality assurance / quality control procedures.
  • Perform field observation work when necessary, under minimal supervision.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements

Education and/or Experience Requirements: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering specializing in Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
  • Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering is a plus.
  • 0-3 of experience with a focus on structural design.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of applicable design codes, including: AASHTO LRFD 9th Edition, ACI 318-19, AISC 15th Edition, and others.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with strong communication and organizational skills.
  • A team-oriented individual with a desire to grow personally and professionally with each project while working in a team environment to create designs and drawings supporting our client’s overall project goals.

Required License or Certification: 

  • Active Engineer Intern (EI) designation in Colorado or another state.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $92,000 annually. Compensation is determined based on education, experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Salary : $75,000 - $92,000

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