Civil Engineer

SUMMIT DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Westminster, CO seeks a civil engineer to lead planning, development, and execution of site and civil projects with minimal supervision, serving as the primary client contact.

The role requires a BSCE, 5+ years of experience in retail, commercial, public, and residential projects, strong skills in Civil 3D, storm drainage, and utility design, and proven leadership and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• BSCE from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in site/civil design across retail, commercial, public, and residential projects.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, storm drainage, water/sewer utilities, and erosion control.
• In-depth knowledge of local entitlement and permitting regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, and execution of civil engineering projects with minimal supervision.
• Serve as primary client contact, fostering relationships through regular communication and problem-solving.
• Prepare and review proposals, cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Oversee and assign team responsibilities to ensure timely, quality delivery.
• Perform QA/QC checks on technical deliverables and ensure design standard compliance.
• Navigate entitlement and permitting processes (rezoning, site plan approvals, etc.).
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, providing technical guidance.
• Manage project budgets, invoicing, and coordination with sub-consultants.
• Support business development and participate in local events and client activities.

Skills

Site layout

Grading

Storm drainage

Stormwater management

Water and sewer utilities

Erosion control

Communication skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Client service

Proactive problem solving

Education

BSCE (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering)

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Hydraflow Storm Sewers/Hydrographs

WaterCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Lead the planning, development, and execution of civil engineering projects with minimal supervision.Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong relationships through regular communication, collaboration, and responsive problem-solving.Participate in the preparation and review of project proposals, cost estimates, and schedules.Oversee and assign responsibilities to team members to ensure timely and accurate project delivery.Perform detailed QA/QC checks on technical deliverables and ensure compliance with design standards.Navigate entitlement and permitting processes, including rezoning, special/conditional use permits, site plan approvals, and construction document approvals.Supervise and mentor junior team members, providing technical guidance and ensuring high-quality output.Manage project budgets, invoicing, and coordination with sub-consultants.Support business development, participate in industry events and maintain existing client relationships.B.S. in Civil Engineering (BSCE) from an accredited institution.Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in site/civil design, with a strong portfolio of retail, commercial, public sector, and residential projects.Expertise in site layout, grading, storm drainage, stormwater management, water and sewer utilities, and erosion control.In-depth knowledge of local entitlement and permitting regulations.Proficiency in technical design software: Autodesk Civil 3D (required), Hydraflow Storm Sewers/Hydrographs, WaterCAD, and Microsoft Excel.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.Proven ability to lead and collaborate with diverse project teams.A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a passion for client service.Willingness to participate in professional development, local events, and community engagement.