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Project Engineer

Garver Engineering
Denver, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 12/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/26/2026
Careers Project Engineer Denver, Colorado
As part of Garver's Denver, Colorado Aviation team, thisProject Engineerwill be largely responsible for performing design for airport projects, including improvements to runways, taxiways, aprons, airfield grading and drainage, hangars, fuel farms, parking decks, terminal buildings, and other airport construction related projects. If the engineer does not have previous aviation civil experience, the engineer will be required to begin with one of Garver's aviation design centers for at least six months.
This project engineer must have the ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplined team, work with diverse clients,and must be capable of producing full design phase deliverables including drawings, specifications, cost estimates, exhibits, technical reports, and narratives for airports in the region. Design development software packages including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Storm and Sanitary, and other civil design packages will be used.
As responsibilities grow, this engineer will have the opportunity to work on airports throughout Garver's service area. The engineer may also perform onsite construction observation duties, construction administration, and submittal reviews for projects under construction.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABETaccredited program
  • 2-5 years of experience in civil engineering or aviation related field
  • Licensed as an Engineer in Training or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months of hire
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to schedule tasks and meet deadlines
  • Team player with strong self-initiative and accountable for meeting deadlines.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office software programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Ability to work overtime, as necessary, to completion tasks (estimated at 2 - 5 hours per week, average).
  • Some travel may be required (approximately 5% with occasional overnight)
Preferred Skills
  • Previous civil internship experience
  • Previous experience working with design software packages such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D
  • Passion for Aviation
Projected Compensation Range $75,000 - $84,000
Benefits offered Individual and family health care coverage available at time of hire High-deductible health plan with HSA or PPO with FSA Garver contributes annually employee HSA/FSA Ability to receive discounted premiums through wellness program participation Collaborative and personalized maternity care coaching program Comprehensive wellness program and corporate wellness coordinator Dental, Vision, and Prescription plans FMLA, paid short term & long term disability, and parental leave Retirement plan with Garver match Vacation and Sick paid leave Retirement plan with Garver match Employer paid life insurance
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Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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Garver, LLC is an affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, veterans, religion or disability, in programs, activities, hiring and employment and complies with all civil rights provisions.Complaints of alleged discrimination or if you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact Tatiana Herrington, Director of Human Resources, TBHerrington@GarverUSA.com, (501) 537-3256.

 

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