Project Engineer

LERCH BATES•Aspen, CO

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Project Engineer to manage and deliver smaller, less complex engineering projects under the supervision of senior engineering staff. This role is responsible for overseeing project scope, schedule, budget, and quality while serving as a client contact for assigned projects. The Project Engineer will perform design work, develop cost estimates, coordinate project teams, and ensure timely and accurate execution of deliverables. This position also supports construction oversight, contract administration, and financial tracking to ensure projects meet technical standards and organizational quality requirements. This position is with Studio NYL, a Lerch Bates company. About Lerch Bates: 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 pairs Building Science and Building Flow with one integrated team delivery. Our work spans design, construction, investigation, repair, management and modernization with one consistent goal: helping clients make confident, well‑informed decisions in an increasingly complex Built Environment. We are each 100% equal owners in the LB ESOP, which drives our ownership mindset and shapes everything we do. At Lerch Bates, your expertise matters, your voice carries weight, and your work directly contributes to our shared success as OneLB. We invest in professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence, supporting challenging and meaningful work alongside people who care about getting it right. If you’re motivated by solving real problems, working on impactful projects, and being part of a team that truly owns both the work and the outcome, you’re ready to be more than an employee. You’re ready to be an employee-owner.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 4 years of structural engineering experience focused on building design.
Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) license required.
Experience designing structural systems using steel, concrete, timber, masonry, and foundation systems.
Proficiency with structural analysis and design software.
Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit required.
Experience managing multiple projects across different phases of design.
Experience leading or coordinating engineering teams and Revit modelers.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical reporting and client interaction.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical documents, journals, and regulations.
Strong mathematical and analytical skills, including geometry, algebra, trigonometry, and structural calculations.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and develop sound engineering conclusions.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, hybrid, or remote team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with nontraditional materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, cables, glass, carbon fiber, or composites is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality for smaller, less complex engineering projects.
Serve as project engineer and client contact on assigned projects under the supervision of a Senior Engineer or Principal.
Prepare and monitor project budgets and schedules to ensure timely completion of work.
Assist in the preparation of engineering agreements, proposals, specifications, and contract documents.
Develop design computations, quantity takeoffs, and probable construction cost estimates.
Analyze reports, drawings, maps, 3D models, and test data to support project planning and design.
Prepare or modify engineering reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and design documents.
Lead or coordinate project teams, including engineers and Revit modelers, to produce construction documents.
Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress and ensure compliance with contract documents.
Provide routine contract administration support, including tracking project performance and deliverables.
Monitor project financials, including billing accuracy, work-in-progress, accounts receivable, and collections.
Attend client meetings, including occasional evening meetings, to represent project progress and address concerns.
Use engineering and design software to develop technical documents and project deliverables.
Support project quality system requirements in accordance with organizational standards.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Comprehensive coverage options
Paid Time Off (PTO) – Includes vacation, sick leave, and personal days; starts at 17 days per year and increases with tenure
Paid Holidays – 9 company-recognized holidays per year
Retirement & Stock Programs – 401(k) with up to 6% employer match and 100% employer-provided Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance – Employer-paid coverage with voluntary options for additional protection
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Support for mental health and well-being
Paid Parental Leave
Charitable & Volunteer Time Off
Incentive & Performance-Based Bonuses
Education & Training Support – Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Additional Perks – Birthday bonus, paid business travel, military leave, jury duty, bereavement leave, and optional accident/critical illness coverage