Civil Engineer

talisman; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Talisman is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join our Denver civil design team. You will support the full project lifecycle across civil and environmental projects, including design, permitting, reporting, and field engineering, and you will interface with clients and contractors to deliver projects.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, PE (or reciprocity), 5–7+ years of experience, and the ability to mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• PE license or reciprocity with willingness to obtain in Western states.
• 5–7+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Support full project lifecycle across civil/environmental projects.
• Perform design, permitting, report writing and field engineering.
• Interface with clients and contractors to deliver projects.
• Coordinate across disciplines and prepare construction-level drawings.
• Contribute to planning, design and oversight of various civil infrastructures.

Skills

Independent work

Mentor junior staff

Client communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydraulic modeling (HydroCAD)

WinTR-55

PondPack

HEC-RAS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join our client's growing civil design practice in the Denver, Colorado area. This is an excellent opportunity to work across diverse market sectors, including mining, oil and gas, and rail, while contributing to meaningful environmental infrastructure projects throughout the Western United States.

About the Role

You will support the full project lifecycle across a range of civil and environmental projects, with responsibilities spanning engineering design, permitting, proposal and report writing, and construction-phase field engineering. Core technical work includes hydraulic modeling and calculations, erosion and sediment control evaluations, watershed assessments, earthwork site design, and the development of permit and construction-level drawings.

Additional responsibilities may include planning, design, and oversight of industrial solid waste landfills, wastewater collection and treatment systems, impoundments, channels, levees, drainage systems, stormwater treatment facilities, pipelines, pump stations, roads, and other civil and environmental infrastructure. You will interface directly with clients and contractors and manage project delivery from start to finish.

This role follows a hybrid schedule with 1-2 days per week in the office, and requires the ability to travel up to 25% for field assignments, construction support, and inspections.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE), with willingness to obtain reciprocity in Colorado, Wyoming, Arizona, and other western states
• 5-7+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting mining, utilities, rail, or pipeline projects and coordinating across multiple engineering disciplines
• Background in land development, including site layout, stormwater management, grading, and erosion and sediment controls
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software (e.g., HydroCAD, WinTR-55, PondPack, HEC-RAS)
• Knowledge of road design (particularly Haul Roads and Forest Service Roads), river restoration, and stormwater permitting

Why This Opportunity

This is a chance to join a dynamic team at a firm with a strong and growing presence across the Western U.S. You will gain exposure to a wide variety of project types and clients, with the support and resources of a well-established engineering organization. The role offers a flexible, hybrid work environment and a clear path for career growth.