Civil Engineer II

KLJ; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

401k

Employee stock ownership program

Flexible work environment

Job summary

KLJ is seeking a Transportation Engineer II to support planning, design, and delivery of transportation infrastructure across Colorado, including work for CDOT, municipalities, counties, and regional agencies. You will contribute to roadway, highway, multimodal, and rehabilitation projects, advancing toward PE licensure with growing technical ownership.

The role emphasizes coordination with agencies, adherence to standards, and durable, safer mobility solutions in a dynamic growth environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or closely related discipline.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• 1–5 years of relevant transportation experience.
• Active pursuit of PE licensure encouraged and supported.
• Familiarity with CDOT design manuals and AASHTO standards.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze project data including field surveys, GIS, subsurface utilities, geotechnical reports, and traffic data.
• Support design and development of transportation infrastructure per CDOT standards and federal/local requirements.
• Assist with geometric roadway design, drainage, traffic control plans, and corridor improvements.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, quantities, specifications, and construction docs.
• Coordinate with CDOT, local agencies, and regulatory authorities through project development and permitting.
• Assist in PS&E package preparation and design quality control processes.
• Participate in risk identification, constructability reviews, and field visits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organization

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

FE exam completed

1–5 years of experience

PE encouraged

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Job description

KLJ is seeking a Transportation Engineer II to support the planning, design, and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects throughout Colorado. This role includes work on projects for CDOT, municipalities, counties, and other regional agencies. You’ll contribute to roadway, highway, multimodal, and rehabilitation projects that improve mobility, enhance safety, and support Colorado’s continued growth. This position is ideal for an engineer who has mastered the fundamentals and is ready to expand technical ownership, deepen agency coordination experience, and continue progressing toward PE licensure.

What You’ll Do

• Collect, compile, and analyze project data including field surveys, GIS information, subsurface utilities, geotechnical reports, and traffic data.
• Support the design and development of transportation infrastructure in accordance with CDOT standards, AASHTO guidelines, and applicable federal and local requirements.
• Assist with geometric roadway design, drainage considerations, traffic control plans, and corridor improvement concepts.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, quantities, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Coordinate with CDOT personnel, local agencies, and regulatory authorities throughout project development and permitting.
• Support preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) packages.
• Participate in risk identification, constructability reviews, and design quality control processes.
• Assist with field visits, construction observation, and coordination meetings.
• Contribute to sustainable and resilient design solutions aligned with state and federal transportation goals.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and KLJ quality expectations.

What You Bring

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• 1-5 years of relevant transportation experience.
• Active pursuit of PE encouraged and supported.

Technical Capability

• Familiarity with CDOT design manuals, Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, and M&S Standards.
• Understanding of AASHTO design criteria.
• Experience with Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads, or similar design tools.
• Knowledge of transportation permitting and compliance requirements.

Professional Strengths

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Clear communicator across technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Organized, self‑directed, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative team contributor with growing leadership capability.

Work Environment

• 40 hours per week
• Approximately 70% office / 30% field
• Occasional travel depending on project needs

At KLJ, we have a vested interest in the personal, financial, and professional goals of our employees. The salary for this position is expected to range between $65,000 - $85,000. Factors that may be used to determine actual salary include education (or applicable experience), training, job location, competencies relevant to the role, and internal equity.

We offer a competitive full suite benefit package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, performance bonus, 401k, employee stock ownership program and a flexible work environment that gives you options to support excelling both professionally and personally. The options available for the current year are described at www.kljeng.com/careers/benefits.

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive and other duties may be assigned. It is a description of the job as presently defined and is subject at any time to revision. This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the US, without employer-sponsorship. KLJ does not offer employment based VISAS.

KLJ will not be partnering with third-party recruiters on this position. Please review our third-party recruiting policy at www.kljeng.com/careers.

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