About the role

We design the structures behind the homes people actually live in — custom builds, tract developments shaping new neighborhoods, and everything in between. We're looking for a Project Engineer I to take ownership of residential structural design packages and grow into a technical leader on our team.

This isn't a role where you'll be buried in spreadsheets waiting for someone to hand you the next task. You'll coordinate directly with architects, builders, and clients; run your own projects from schematic through construction administration; and mentor junior engineers along the way. You'll have senior staff backing you up on project direction, but the technical driver's seat is yours.

You'll independently design gravity and lateral systems for custom and production residential projects — engineered wood framing, cold-formed steel, light-gauge connections, foundations on a range of soil conditions, and the occasional steel or concrete element that residential work throws at you. You'll build and troubleshoot models in RISA, run member and component checks in Enercalc, and turn that analysis into permit-ready drawing sets that don't come back with a stack of review corrections.

You'll apply the IBC and the relevant material design standards with confidence, work within Apex's internal design standards and details, and know when something needs a senior engineer's eyes before it leaves the office. You'll respond to contractor RFIs, review shop drawings in Bluebeam, and visit sites to work through the field issues that inevitably come up — writing reports that are clear, professional, and actually useful.

Day-to-day, you'll also keep your own budget and schedule on track, give your project manager a heads-up when something's trending sideways, and help shape our standards and details as we grow.

• 2+ years of structural design experience on custom homes, production homes, or both
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Architectural, or Structural Engineering
• EIT required; progress toward PE licensure preferred
• Strong working knowledge of residential framing systems and foundation design
• Proficiency with Revit for structural documentation and coordination
• Experience with RISA and Enercalc for analysis and member design
• Comfort with Bluebeam for markups, reviews, and submittals
• Familiarity with AutoCAD for legacy drawings and limited production work
• Clear, direct communication — with clients, contractors, and your own team
• Attention to detail that shows up in your drawings before someone has to point it out

We're a growing firm with offices in Kansas City, Lawrence, KS, and Denver, CO, and our Kansas City team takes engineering seriously without taking ourselves too seriously. Our clients are repeat clients for a reason, and our residential practice is expanding. You'll get real project ownership, real mentorship, and a seat at the table when we're figuring out where we're headed next.

This role is based in our Denver, CO office, and that's our preferred location.

[For Colorado applicants, per C.R.S. § 8-5-201 et seq.] The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000 – $115,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Apex also offers health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with 4% company match; PTO; professional development support and more.

• Direct applicants only. We're not partnering with recruiting or staffing agencies for this role. Unsolicited submissions from agencies won't be reviewed, and no fee arrangement will be implied.
• Sponsorship. We're unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Passed or scheduled to take the FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) exam. - required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred or achieved shortly after promotion.
• 2-6+ years of structural design experience.

Other Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States. No sponsorship is available at this time.
• Occasional travel to project sites or client meetings may be required.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record for site visits.