Category

Engineering - Civil

Job Type

Full-Time

Travel

0-25%

Salary Grade

$113,600.00 - $144,500.00 ( Senior Engineer I )

Job Description

SGM is seeking a full-time Civil/Site Development Senior Engineer I for our Durango office. A Senior Engineer I, plans, develops, and manages projects of all sizes with limited external direction. Wins and/or maintains clients through responsive service, experience, expertise, presence, and valued opinions. Regularly directs work of and supervises junior staff members. Demonstrates leadership in one or more areas of business development, client service management, or technical specialization.

The ideal candidate has a strong desire to live, work and play in Western Colorado, and will help forward SGM's mission to make its clients successful by delivering practical, innovative solutions. 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:

• Regularly develops project scopes/budgets with limited input required from others.
• Leads competitive proposal efforts.
• Manages scope, budget, and schedule (without oversight) for many projects or major tasks on large, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Focuses on planning, directing, and reviewing the work of junior engineers and performing higher-level tasks, such as creative solution identification, critical problem solving, etc.
• Frequently serves as QA/QC officer.
• CAD and field responsibilities are limited.
• Often participates in critical construction milestone events and trouble-shooting activities.
• May self-perform a limited number of small projects, especially for critical clients and/or when high-level experience/judgment is required or when critical to business development.
• Common to serve as Engineer-of-Record and review work of other engineering firms on behalf of clients.
• Serve as designated client service manager. Responsible for relationship-building with small and/or large clients.
• Interact effectively with elected officials on a routine basis.
• Resolve the majority of conflicts with clients.
• Will be responsible for Civil Business Development\Marketing in the Durango Market.
• May serve as a Team Leader or have a direct report.
• Will serve as a Civil Leader in the Durango Office.
• Regularly lead and often assist with prospective new client relationship building.
• Will lead or assist with the development and promotion of new services.
• May lead "thought leadership" activities and lead or assist with Team/Sector business development strategies.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directs technical work of others as a frequent project role. Serves frequently as a project QA/QC officer. Typically, is a primary technical resource.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related Engineering field required.
• Current Colorado and New Mexico PE or ability to get licensure by reciprocity within 90 days.
• 12 - 22 years of experience

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of engineering principles, practices, and tools.
• Teaching expert in Civil 3D (CAD) and other design, data recording, and analysis software.
• Expert in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis using HEC-HMS, & RAS, EPA SWMM, HEC-SSP, and a basic understanding of 2D hydraulic modeling.
• Significant experience in reservoir design or site design.
• Demonstrable experience in irrigation design and stream diversions.
• 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 conflicts with clients.
• Ability to be both creative and analytical.
• Extremely detail-oriented and accurate.

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