Engineer I/II - Water and Utilities

Job Title

Engineer I/II - Water and Utilities

Location

Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 US (Primary)

Category

Engineering - Civil

Job Type

Full-Time

Travel

Salary Grade

$0.00 - $0.00 ( Varies based on Experience )

Job Description

Variety. Close client relationships. Projects with lasting impact. Colorado lifestyle. Supportive, collaborative teams. If this describes your ideal job environment, then SGM is the place for you!  As the largest civil engineering firm on the Western Slope of Colorado, our clients have come to appreciate the large-firm resources we can deliver with small-firm, personalized service. We have and seek great people, and invest our time, energy, and resources to make our local communities great places to live.

SGM is seeking a full-time Engineer I/II to join our Civil – Water & Utilities Team. This position would specialize in all types of water projects, for both private and municipal clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to live, work, and play in western Colorado.  The home office location for this position is in Glenwood Springs.  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.

Salary

• Depending on experience level, the anticipated salary range for this position may be as follows:
• Engineer I (0-2 years) – $76,200 - $84,500 per year, and Engineer II (2-5 years) - $80,300 - $94,000 per year.

 

 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design of municipal water lines, storm drainage & sanitary sewer, post-fire flood control measures, agricultural irrigation systems, ponds, natural streams, underground utility design, and other general civil engineering projects.
• Production of plan sheets for above mentioned projects
• Use of Pipe and Pressure Networks in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Assist with Hydrology and Hydraulic calculations
• Coordinate aspects of design with other technical staff (roadway, structural, survey, etc.)
• Generate Reports and Technical Memos related to design and calculations
• Occasional coordination with SUE (Subsurface Utility Engineering) team
• Use of design criteria and guidelines, such as:
  • Municipality specific Engineering or Design Standards
  • NRCS Standards and Specifications
  • Industry & Manufacturer design guides
  • CDOT M & S Standards

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Graduated from an accredited university with a bachelor’s or higher degree in civil engineering, water resources engineering, or related field of study
• Attention to detail, ability to follow detailed instructions, and work independently
• Successful time-management and multi-tasking skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• The ability to work well with others
• A strong interest in the design of waterways or natural channels, water pipelines, drainage, irrigation systems, and other general civil engineering
• Proficiency or the ability to learn AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and the ability to learn and use new software
• Basic understanding of engineering skills and practices
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Valid Colorado driver’s license

 

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Colorado Engineering Intern (EI) certification or ability to obtain
• Experience in the design of waterways or natural channels, water pipelines, drainage, irrigation systems, and other general civil engineering
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Hydraulics and Hydrology design software experience such as Hydraflow Express/Hydrographs, TR-55, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, etc.
• Additional background in surveying, utilities, or construction fields

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