Engineer III - Civil/Site Development

Job Title

Engineer III - Civil/Site Development

Location

Durango, CO 81301 US (Primary)

Category

Engineering - Civil

Job Type

Full-Time

Travel

Salary Grade

$87,000.00 - $112,200.00 ( Engineer III )

Job Description

SGM is seeking a Civil Project Engineer III to join our Durango office!  The ideal candidate has the desire to live, work, and play in Western Colorado.  SGM offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision coverage, employer paid STD/LTD/Life, HSA/FSA plans, 401k employer match, parental leave, vacation & sick leave, 8 paid holidays, and incentive compensation bonuses.  Benefits may be prorated for part-time employees.  This position will be posted until filled but no sooner than three days from now. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• May develop initial draft project scopes/budgets with significant input required from others.
• Assists with competitive proposal development.
• May lead proposal efforts for smaller projects.
• Often lead development of project calculations and deliverables.
• Manage scope, budget, schedule (with oversight) for small-/mid-sized projects or major tasks on large, multidisciplinary projects.
• Executes less defined technical and engineering tasks.
• Field work and CAD drafting responsibilities range from limited to extensive.
• May perform part-time construction inspection, and rarely full-time.
• Regular client interactions through projects.
• Often serve as day-to-day primary contact.
• Limited contact with client management staff and elected officials
• Pro-actively communicate with supervisor on professional development desires & needs.
• Actively participate in team endeavors, and possibly, SGM initiatives and committees.
• Provide informal mentoring to Engineer I, II and other junior staff members.
• May have a direct report.
• Help secure repeat clients through project performance. Help acquire new business by recognizing and communicating with supervisor about business opportunities through clients, projects, etc.
• Develop close working relationships with client staff. Assist with identifying new opportunities with existing clients.
• Participate in developing/implementing team business development plans and strategies. May participate in "thought leadership" activities.

 

Job Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools.
• Proficient in computer-assisted design (CAD) Civil 3D and other design, data recording, and analyzation software.
• Proficient with regional drainage design criteria and analytical methodologies.
• Thorough understanding of safety regulations related to assigned projects.
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to resolve minor conflicts with clients.
• Ability to be both creative and analytical.
• Extremely detail-oriented and accurate.

 

Education, Experience, and other Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in related Engineering field required.
• Current Colorado PE or ability to obtain in a timely manner.
• 4 - 10 years of experience
• Valid driver's license

 

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to travel to various project sites.

SGM is seeking applicants who have the desire to provide quality service, enjoy working in a team atmosphere, and want to be a part of a company that finds as much value in their employees as they do their clients.

At SGM, we are a company that believes in fostering personal growth, encourages collaboration, and offers merits for a job well done. We offer a competitive pay scale, vacation time, health care coverage, and other reward programs to our staff.

SGM is a thriving full-service multidisciplinary engineering, consulting, and surveying firm headquartered in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. SGM currently employs over 100 people in various positions. We love where we live, work, and play. We are nestled in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Western Colorado. SGM’s success is built upon strong long-standing relationships with a solid base of municipal, special district, state and federal government, and private sector clients. SGM delivers responsive service and high-quality solutions in the areas of water and wastewater, water resources, transportation, structural, municipal, and civil/site development engineering. SGM also boasts a full-service land surveying practice and an MEP Team, delivering energy efficiency and renewable energy consulting services. SGM is headquartered in Glenwood Springs, with additional offices in Aspen, Salida, Durango, Gunnison, Grand Junction, and Meeker.

As an equal opportunity employer, SGM realizes that a diverse group of employees will bring a broader range of ideas and a stronger vision to the world of engineering, consulting, and surveying. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law. CDOT Non-Discrimination in Employment Notice