Building Structure Engineer in Training

Building Structure Engineer in Training

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects

Entry level Structural Building Engineer in Training (EIT/EI) to support the building design team in our Colorado Springs office. Focus on assisting with design calculations and plan production on building projects, as well as structural site investigations and construction inspection.

• Operate with a high level of independence, confidence, and organization in addition to possessing a strong work ethic.
• Effective problem‑solving skills and use of fundamental engineering principles.
• Demonstrate an ability to actively engage in a team environment.
• Must be willing and able to travel to project sites, as occasional travel may be necessary.
• Perform structural design engineering calculations on building components, including but not limited to steel beams and columns, prestressed concrete beams and slabs, concrete foundations, and retaining walls, using standard techniques, codes, and procedures with direct guidance from senior engineers.
• Assist with plan production (CAD/REVIT drawings), geometric layout, and quantity development.
• Develop design alternatives or recommendations to provide well‑thought‑out options to our clients.
• Support field investigations or assessments.
• Exercise proficient written and oral communication skills.

• Inspired by and interested in structural building design.
• Working knowledge and skills in AutoCAD, REVIT, Microsoft Office software, and a variety of structural engineering analysis and design software.

• BS degree in Civil Engineering from an EAC/ABET‑accredited college or university.
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.
• EIT certification (i.e., passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam) or ability to obtain EIT certificate within 12 months.
• 0‑2 years of relevant structural design experience.

Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Annual Salary Range: $75,000 (+) depending on experience

For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things. Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.

We support our employees’ success and well‑being with a comprehensive benefits package, and we are proud to be an EEO employer maintaining a drug‑free workplace and conducting pre‑employment background checks.

• Internship

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Civil Engineering