Structural Engineer High-End Residential

Structural Engineer High-End Residential

$100000 - $135000 per year | Missoula, MT | On-Site | Permanent

Design the Structure Behind Some of the Most Architecturally Significant Homes in the Mountain West

A bit about us:

We are a design-focused architecture studio specializing in luxury custom residential projects throughout the Western United States. Our work emphasizes timeless mountain architecture, modern detailing, natural materials, and technically challenging structures integrated into demanding landscapes.

Our projects are highly customized and often feature:

Large-span steel and timber systems

Hillside and slope-sensitive foundations

Heavy glass packages and exposed structural elements

Indoor/outdoor transitions

Complex roof geometries

Custom residential compounds and legacy properties

We believe exceptional homes require exceptional collaboration between architecture and engineering from the earliest stages of design.

Why join us?

Work on ultra high-end custom residential projects ($5M–$25M+ homes)

Partner directly with architects, designers, and ownership teams

Influence projects early in conceptual design phases

Highly creative environment with strong design culture

Small, collaborative team where your voice carries weight

Mountain lifestyle with access to skiing, biking, fly fishing, hunting, and outdoor recreation

Opportunity to help shape engineering standards and processes within a growing firm

Strong long-term growth potential as project pipeline expands throughout the Mountain West

Job Details

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Structural Engineer who can balance technical precision with architectural sensitivity.

This individual will work closely with architects and project teams to develop elegant, buildable structural solutions for luxury residential projects that often push beyond conventional residential construction standards.

The ideal candidate enjoys being hands-on, solving complex structural challenges, and collaborating directly with creative professionals and builders.

Key Responsibilities

Design structural systems for custom luxury residential homes

Develop structural calculations, framing concepts, and construction documentation

Coordinate closely with architects to preserve design intent

Engineer steel, wood, concrete, and hybrid structural systems

Assist with hillside foundation strategies and lateral system design

Review shop drawings and respond to RFIs during construction

Coordinate with contractors, fabricators, and consultants

Participate in design meetings and collaborative project reviews

Support permitting and code compliance efforts

Contribute technical expertise during conceptual and schematic design phases

Ideal Background

Structural Engineering experience within residential, custom residential, or architecturally driven commercial projects

Experience designing with:

Structural steel

Timber / heavy timber

Wood framing systems

Concrete foundations and retaining systems

Comfortable working within Revit-based environments

Strong understanding of gravity, lateral, seismic, and snow load design

Experience collaborating directly with architects and contractors

Ability to think creatively while maintaining engineering integrity

Strong communication and client-facing abilities

PE preferred, but not required for the right candidate

Mountain-region project experience is highly valued

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