Structural Engineer

Position: Structural Engineer 1
ZAP Engineering and Construction Services, Inc.

Structural Engineer 1

Sector | Industrial | Engineering | Lakewood, CO
• Houston, TX
• Bethlehem, PAWHO WE AREZAP is a full-service engineering, design, and construction management firm servicing the oil & gas, heavy industrial, mining, and manufacturing sectors. We execute projects across North America, spanning from California to Florida and Canada down to Mexico. Our projects range in size from simple engineering studies or maintenance repairs to full-scale design of extensive facilities. ZAP operates at a fast pace while providing a team-centric approach to our work.

We move fast and we work as a team. Engineers here sit near the people they work with, walk over to ask questions, and get out to the field to see what they designed actually get built.

THE OPPORTUNITY This is an entry-level structural engineering role. You will design real structures on real projects from your first weeks — equipment foundations, pipe racks, platforms, steel structures for heavy industrial facilities — with a senior engineer close by to check your calculations and teach you the standards behind them.

We are not looking for someone who already knows how to do this job. We are looking for someone who genuinely wants to learn it, is comfortable saying  I don't know yet,  and will actively chase down the answer.

Reports ToCivil / Structural Director Location Lakewood , CO
• Houston, TX
• Bethlehem, PA (in-office; tell us your preference)
Travel Yes, up to 20%
Schedule Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMFLSAExemptWHAT YOU WILL DODesign structures

Perform structural calculations for project-specific tasks — typically cast-in-place concrete foundations and structural steel for heavy industrial and manufacturing facilities.

Design equipment foundations, equipment towers, building structures, pipe racks, and platforms.

Write structural analysis reports.

Review vendor drawings.

Build the construction documents

Coordinate with structural AutoCAD designers to create facility 3D models and construction drawings.

Review drawings and models for accuracy.

Create contractor scopes of work.

Write specifications — pre-engineered metal buildings, geotechnical, and others.

Support construction

Create contractor bid packages and bills of material.

Review shop drawings.

Answer RFIs from contractors.

Coordinate across disciplines

Work with lead structural engineers, structural designers, and the other discipline engineers so the design is cohesive and actually meets project requirements.

Grow Develops industry knowledge and skillset through completion of technical deliverables associated with projects.

Reviews calculations, design guidelines, and industry standards for understanding and comprehension.

Increases understanding while picking up redlines and QA/QC comments on deliverables, and does not repeat the same correction across successive revisions.

Participates in field visits, site walkdowns, and construction support opportunities as they arise, to connect design decisions to installed conditions.

Shares what is learned back to the department rather than holding it individually.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Required

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in structural engineering.

Previous experience is not required.

Basic written and verbal communication skills sufficient to coordinate across disciplines and document technical information.

Basic proficiency in the technology and software required to execute daily tasks.

Valid driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Company's policy.

Willingness to work in-office at Lakewood, Houston, or Bethlehem. This is a team-based, in-person role — it is not remote.

PreferredFE exam passed or EIT certification, with…