Envelope Rehabilitation Consultant (Licensed PE)

LERCH BATES•Golden, CO

7d•$90,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lerch Bates is seeking an Envelope Rehabilitation Consultant (Licensed PE) to lead the evaluation, design coordination, and repair of existing building structural systems. This role focuses on investigating structural deficiencies, performing condition assessments, and developing practical rehabilitation and repair solutions for commercial, institutional, and complex existing structures. In this role, you will manage multiple structural rehabilitation projects from planning through execution, serving as a technical lead and trusted advisor to clients. You will oversee structural condition assessments, develop repair recommendations, coordinate design and construction activities, and ensure quality delivery of rehabilitation solutions. This position also includes mentoring engineers and technical staff and providing peer review of structural evaluation and repair work. If you are a licensed Structural Engineer (PE) who enjoys solving real-world structural problems in existing buildings and delivering repair solutions that extend building life and performance, this role offers meaningful and high-impact work. Lerch Bates (LB) is a global technical consulting firm focused on improving how buildings perform for owners, designers, and the people who use them every day. For more than 75 years we’ve partnered on some of the world’s most complex and high-profile projects. Today we provide Total Building Performance expertise that integrates Building Science and Building Flow into a unified delivery model. Our work spans design, construction, investigation, repair, rehabilitation, management, and modernization with one consistent goal: helping clients make confident, well-informed decisions in an increasingly complex built environment. We are 100% employee-owned through our ESOP, which fosters an ownership mindset and accountability in everything we do. At Lerch Bates, your expertise matters, your voice carries weight, and your work directly contributes to our shared success as OneLB.

Requirements

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 (as applicable)
Strong commitment to quality, accuracy, and attention to detail

Responsibilities

Conduct structural condition assessments of existing buildings to evaluate structural systems, deterioration, and performance deficiencies
Investigate structural issues including cracking, settlement, corrosion, load path concerns, and material degradation
Review original construction documents and existing conditions to identify risks and structural vulnerabilities
Prepare detailed structural condition assessment reports documenting findings and repair recommendations
Develop structural rehabilitation and repair strategies for existing buildings
Perform peer review of structural evaluation reports and technical findings prepared by team members
Participate in meetings with owners, architects, contractors, and consultants to review structural rehabilitation strategies
Coordinate with internal teams to support structural repair design, drawings, specifications, and construction documents
Review structural details, drawings, and submittals for compliance with engineering intent and repair requirements
Conduct on-site structural inspections and quality assurance reviews during repair and rehabilitation work
Prepare detailed site visit reports documenting structural conditions and construction progress
Provide technical oversight during construction to ensure repairs align with design intent and engineering standards
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables for assigned structural rehabilitation projects
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on structural performance and rehabilitation strategies
Communicate findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to clients and stakeholders
Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for additional project work
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance and development support