Position Summary

The Senior Project Engineer provides technical engineering support to internal environmental, water, and fuels teams and external clients. The role covers engineering analysis, design, field investigations, technical reviews, project management, and report preparation from initial concept through project completion.

The position requires 10+ years of engineering experience, a bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering, or a related field, and an active Professional Engineer (PE) license. California PE certification is preferred, with the ability to obtain PE certification in other western U.S. states.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering drawings using AutoCAD or similar software and stamp drawings.

• Design small- to medium-sized engineering projects.

• Perform design involving:

  • Pipe flow

  • Storage and delivery systems

  • Geotechnical engineering

  • Foundation design

  • Anchoring

• Work with materials including fiberglass, steel, concrete, and plastics.

• Apply ASD and LRFD design methods.

• Support projects involving:

  • Process systems

  • Fuel storage/delivery systems

  • Environmental remediation

  • Oil and natural gas systems

  • Civil improvements

  • Stormwater improvements

  • Wastewater systems

• Conduct field investigations, conceptual modeling, code reviews, calculations, design, and technical report writing.

• Communicate with clients, employees, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.

• Work with salespeople, drafters, and engineers to develop project concepts.

• Prepare project proposals and presentation materials.

• Prepare and modify plans and specifications for construction and bidding.

• Coordinate engineering, drafting, clients, client managers, and regulatory agencies.

• Coordinate with the Construction Department on design/build projects.

• Identify and manage engineering, permitting, and design contractors.

• Manage contractor agreements and approve payments.

• Manage project budgets and invoicing.

• Develop and review project deliverables for quality and accuracy.

• Coordinate with field technicians.

• Lead team and client meetings.

• Review team-member status reports and resolve issues.

• Communicate project information to management.

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering, or related engineering field.

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in engineering design, technical review, and project management.

Licensure

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

• California PE certification preferred.

• Must be able to obtain PE certification in western U.S. states.

Engineering Experience
Experience in some combination of:

• Mechanical integrity evaluations

• Hydrology

• Hydraulics

• Water systems

• Wastewater systems

• Site grading

• Stormwater

Required Skills

• Project management

• Engineering design/evaluation

• Technical writing

• Engineering calculations

• Technical review

• Project coordination

• Strong organizational skills

• Attention to detail

• Client communication

• Team collaboration

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to manage changing workloads

• Professional interpersonal skills

Software / Technical Tools

• Windows

• Microsoft Outlook

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft Excel

• AutoCAD

• PowerPoint

• Databases

• Adobe

Physical Requirements

• Valid Colorado driver's license and required Colorado automobile insurance.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Regular vision and normal hearing required.

• Manual dexterity for keyboard and calculator use.

• Approximately 75% of the time is spent sitting.

Work Environment

• Casual office environment.

• Occasional travel required.

• Must adapt to changing requests and workloads.

• Must follow company goals and policies.

Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid maternity leave

• Paid paternity leave

• Paid vacation

• Sick time

• Work/life balance