Engineer I/II Civil/Site Development

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 based in the Western Slope of Colorado, our employees have access to large firm resources within a tight-knit, collaborative culture. 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 Civil Engineer I or II in Grand Junction, Colorado. Our ideal candidate will have a strong 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.

JOB DUTIES:

• Execute well-defined technical and engineering tasks.
• Contribute to development of deliverables.
• Perform field work and CAD drafting, sometimes in significant amounts.
• Conduct field activities, including full-time construction inspections and part-time inspections.
• Actively participate in team endeavors and SGM initiatives and committees as requested.
• Proactively communicate with supervisor on professional development desires & needs.
• Help secure repeat clients through project performance and professional persona.
• Help secure new business by recognizing and communicating with supervisor about business opportunities through clients, projects, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SALARY:

Depending on experience level, the anticipated salary range for this position may be as follows: Engineer I – $76,200 - $84,500 per year / Engineer II – $80,300 – $94,000 per year

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field
• EI Certification or ability to obtain in the first year of employment
• Organized, fast learner, and interested in the details
• Executes well-defined technical and engineering tasks
• Strong familiarity and working knowledge in the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar design software with interest in expanding CAD knowledge base
• Experience in surface water hydrology and hydraulic analysis and design
• Self-review of work and understanding of review by fellow engineers
• Produce deliverables such as plans, specifications, memorandums or reports
• Enjoy working with a small, focused team
• Strong written and oral communication skills via emails, phone and in-person
• Excellent client service skills for design meetings, coordination with other consultants and the client
• Ability to coordinate and schedule other subtasks
• Valid Driver License
• Able to conduct site visits on specific inspection tasks such as erosion control
• Strong desire to live, work and play in Western Colorado

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Willingness to represent SGM positively in the industry and local community
• Desire to provide industry-leading engineering services and become an integral part of the overall SGM team
• Surveying experience
• GPS/GIS experience
• Septic System (OWTS) design certification
• Construction project administration and oversight experience
• Master’s degree in civil engineering or related field
• Municipal engineering experience
• An active member of relevant professional organizations
• Demonstrated initiative and participation in community involvement and outreach
• Software experience/proficiency
  • Hydrologic and Hydraulic modeling software (HEC-RAS 2D, HEC-HMS, InfoDrainage, FLO-2D, or similar)
  • MS Office software such as Word and Excel

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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