Envelope Rehabilitation Consultant; Licensed PE

Job Details

Job Location:

Golden, CO 80401

Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $ per year

Department:
Existing Building

Lerch Bates (LB) is a global technical consulting firm focused on improving building performance for owners, designers, and users. We provide Total Building Performance expertise that integrates Building Science and Building Flow into a unified delivery model.

• Lead the evaluation, design coordination, and repair of existing building structural systems.
• Investigate structural deficiencies and perform condition assessments.
• Develop practical rehabilitation and repair solutions for commercial, institutional, and complex existing structures.
• Manage multiple structural rehabilitation projects from planning through execution as a technical lead and trusted advisor to clients.
• Oversee structural condition assessments, develop repair recommendations, coordinate design and construction activities, and ensure quality delivery of rehabilitation solutions.
• Mentor engineers and technical staff and provide peer review of structural evaluation and repair work.

• Structural Assessment & Investigation
  • Conduct structural condition assessments of existing buildings.
  • Investigate structural issues such as cracking, settlement, corrosion, load path concerns, and material degradation.
  • Review original construction documents and existing conditions to identify risks and structural vulnerabilities.
• Evaluation & Repair Development
  • Prepare detailed structural condition assessment reports.
  • Develop structural rehabilitation and repair strategies.
  • Perform peer review of evaluation reports and technical findings.
• Design Coordination & Technical Review
  • Participate in meetings with owners, architects, contractors, and consultants.
  • Coordinate internal teams to support repair design, drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
  • Review structural details, drawings, and submittals for compliance.
• Project Oversight & Construction Support
  • Conduct on-site inspections and quality assurance reviews.
  • Prepare detailed site visit reports.
  • Provide technical oversight during construction.
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.
• Client Communication & Leadership
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients.
  • Communicate findings, risks, and recommendations clearly.
  • Build and maintain client relationships and identify opportunities for additional work.
  • Mentor junior engineers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or related discipline).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 5+ years of experience in structural engineering, preferably focused on existing buildings, repair, or rehabilitation.
• Strong understanding of structural systems and behavior in existing buildings.
• Experience with structural condition assessments, investigations, and repair design.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical findings in reports and presentations.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast‑paced consulting environment.
• Experience working with architects, contractors, and building owners.
• Proficiency in structural analysis or design tools.
• Strong commitment to quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.

• Competitive compensation.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off (starting at 17 days annually).
• 9 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
• Paid parental leave.
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement.
• Performance‑based incentives and bonuses.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.

This role includes a mixture of office and field work, including visits to active construction sites and existing buildings. Fieldwork may involve climbing, confined spaces, and exposure to construction environments. Reasonable accommodation is available upon request.

The employee must be able to work at extreme heights using PPE and in various weather conditions. The work environment varies greatly from a general office environment, construction sites, and entry into tight spaces, requiring the ability to tolerate constant up, down,…