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Engineer III - Civil/Site Development

SGM, Inc.
Gunnison, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 6/27/2026 CLOSED ON 8/12/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer III - Civil/Site Development position at SGM, Inc.?

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 Civil Engineer III in our Gunnison, Grand Junction or Durango, CO office. Our ideal candidate will have a strong desire to live, work, and play in Western Colorado and want to be part of a high performing team that will help forward SGM’s mission to make its clients successful by delivering innovative, practical 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.




Job Requirements:


Minimum Qualifications:

  • B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field
  • PE Certification or ability to obtain in the first year of employment
  • Minimum 5-10 years engineering work experience
  • Organized, fast learner, and detail oriented
  • Ability to execute well-defined technical and engineering tasks
  • Strong familiarity and working knowledge in the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D design software with interest to expand CAD knowledge base. Ability to use Civil 3D as a design tool.
  • Experience in general civil engineering and municipal engineering work.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent client service skills
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Able to conduct site visits in a mountain environment

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

  • Current Colorado PE license in civil engineering or related field
  • Experience in Geotechnical Engineering
  • Experience in Structural Engineering
  • 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
  • An active member of relevant professional organizations
  • Demonstrated initiative and participation in community involvement and outreach
  • Software experience/proficiency
    • AutoCAD Civil 3D
    • Hydrologic modeling software (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS or similar)
    • MS Office software such as Word and Excel

Salary : $89,600 - $115,600

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