Civil Engineer – Transportation Construction Oversight

Finding the right fit

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team! As an employee-owned company, our people are our central asset, and we are dedicated to making sure our professionals have every opportunity to thrive. We bring together exciting opportunities, a supportive environment, competitive compensation, and a commitment to training. Our transportation division is looking for a confident and accountable transportation construction engineer who has the skill set to serve as a construction engineer/inspector, oversee multiple projects, the diligence to represent our clients, and the professional acumen to collaborate with construction contractors.

As a construction engineer/inspector, you’ll play a vital role in overseeing the success of projects. You’ll be expected to operate independently, identify problems, and exercise appropriate judgement to confirm projects are completed accurately, on time, and on budget. Your leadership and strong communication skills will poise you to build strong teams that understand the value and impact of the work. You’ll be encouraged to think strategically about growing the transportation construction workload and be presented with opportunities for client contact and business development. 

Join Ayres – a USA TODAY Top Workplace recognized in both 2025 and 2026 – where people-first leadership, collaboration, and professional growth create an environment where great teams do their best work. That people‑first culture is further reinforced by our recognition as a 2026 Colorado Top Workplace by The Denver Post.

On any given day, you’ll:

• Take the lead in successfully identifying, marketing, and winning transportation construction management projects from clients including CDOT, Counties, municipalities, and private sector clients.
• Serve as an inspector for transportation-related construction projects.
• Manage clients.
• Build and maintain respectful working relationships with fellow employee owners and leaders within the company.
• Perform construction engineering duties that include field layout of projects, quantity verification, record keeping, contractor pay estimate and contract modification preparation, construction meetings, materials acceptance and testing, CDOT finals, QA/QC process, and general inspection.
• Assist with the design and plan production of transportation related projects.
• Actively engage in local, statewide, and/or national professional organizations.
• Participate in office-wide, social events. 

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation or construction management.
• A minimum of 4 years of construction experience on roads and/or bridges.
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Certification in CDOT Highway Technician Program credentials. Willingness to perform design related tasks in the construction off-season.
• Willingness to travel long distances, including extended overnight stays, to support project needs.
• Ability to walk over uneven terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.

Desired skills and experiences:

• Strong written/verbal communication skills, ability to operate independently and the ability to work well in team environments.
• Registered professional engineer (PE) in the state of Colorado or ability to become one within 12 months. 
• Experience on CDOT project development process, construction observation and materials testing for CDOT projects.
• Experience with Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in Civil3D, and other transportation engineering software.

Benefits of being part of the Ayres team: 

• Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
• PTO, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.

Please note, benefits vary depending on job status. To learn more about our great benefits, visit our website at https://www.ayresassociates.com/careers/the-ayres-advantage/

Our good-faith compensation approach is fair and equitable, and takes into consideration only permissible factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, training, skills, and experience, and geographic location where the work is performed. A salary range for this posting is $90000 - $125000. The foregoing salary range represents what the company believes, in good-faith, it will pay for the posted opportunity. The individual selected for this role will be evaluated with the compensation factors in mind and placed appropriately.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $90,000 - $125,000