Assistant Civil Engineer (Denver)
The Assistant Civil Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on a variety of projects. The Assistant Civil Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting civil plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.
Environmental
Our Environmental group performs tasks requiring the application of standard environmental techniques and procedures. Responsibilities include assisting with environmental site assessments, field studies, development of soil and groundwater sampling plans, data analysis, GIS analysis, site remediation, and preparation of environmental reports, permits, and assessments.
- Performing air and noise quality analyses and permitting.
- Work with construction and design team throughout process, adapting environmental plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs. Project types include transmission line routing, power generation, construction activities, renewable energy generation and water treatment facilities.
- Conduct environment studies, data recording and analysis, prepare permitting applications and summary reports.
- Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
- All other duties as assigned.
Global Facilities
Project work includes design on sites and facilities in the industries of manufacturing, food processing, on-site energy generation, healthcare, research, and commercial and institutional facilities. Example projects include jet aircraft testing and production facilities, food production facilities, central utility plants, hospitals and research labs, university facilities, and commercial buildings. Some specific tasks for a civil engineer in Global Facilities include:
- Perform storm water work including storm water management, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, storm water design, civil works and flood control, and ecosystem restoration.
- Perform site development, site access layout, grading and earthwork calculations, and utility routing and coordination.
- Assist in the development of permitting and final documents.
- Assist in the construction administration process including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, the review of contractor shop drawings and calculations, field inspections, and testing of utility systems.
- Assist in performing site evaluations and documenting existing site features and utility systems.
- Assist in the preparation and evaluation of project budgets and cost estimates.
- Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
- All other duties as assigned.
Transmission & Distribution
Project work includes design of electrical substations; both overhead and underground high-voltage transmission lines. The market is continuing to evolve due to technology advancements and policy changes. Projects partner with utilities to design, plan, and improve the modern electric grid. Civil tasks with the group include:
- Site planning including drainage and storm runoff calculations, retention pond sizing and design, erosion, and sedimentation control plan, and developing storm water prevention pollution plan (SWPPP).
- Developing design criteria requirements for transmission line design.
- Modeling transmission lines in 3D modeling software.
- Determining geometry, loads, and performance requirements for transmission line structures.
- Coordinating strength and geometry requirements for wire support hardware assemblies.
- Assisting in the construction executing including development of civil construction specifications, cost estimate preparation, and survey coordination.
- Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
- All other duties as assigned.
Water
Projects include storm water design and water and wastewater treatment design. Storm water work includes storm water management, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, storm water design, water resources, civil works and flood control, and ecosystem restoration. Water and Wastewater work includes the design of facilities for water and wastewater collection, distribution, and treatment.
- Collection and distribution systems design.
- Plant operations, startup and troubleshooting both for municipal and industrial clients.
- Storm water design including storm water management, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, storm water design, water resources, flood control, and ecosystem restoration.
- Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
- Or Bachelor of Science in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
- Master of Science degree in Engineering may be substituted for one year of experience.
- Successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) strongly preferred.
- Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
- Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
- Involvement on campus or in the community.
- Basic knowledge in standard civil engineering techniques, principles and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
- Basic computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and civil analysis programs.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.
Salary Range
$68,000-$80,000
The expected salary range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.
Benefits
Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
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