Construction Project Engineer

CL 14e3ab81 2b6a 4870 a48b f1afe5668d08; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) retirement plan + employermatch

PTO and holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Job summary

Volkert is seeking a Construction Project Engineer for the West Region, based in Denver, Fort Collins, or Colorado Springs, CO. The role requires extensive CDOT experience and oversight of heavy highway construction with daily on-site presence.

You will act as Engineer in Responsible Charge, manage all project paperwork, and coordinate across sites along the Colorado Front Range. Willingness to relocate for assignments is required.

Qualifications

• Ten years of heavy highway construction experience.
• Experience on CDOT construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specs.
• Must be able to obtain Colorado PE license and related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction on heavy highway projects with daily on-site presence.
• Serve as Engineer in Responsible Charge and manage project paperwork.
• Support projects across the Colorado front range and relocate as needed.
• Report to Resident Engineer/Client and Volkert management.

Skills

Heavy highway construction

Plan reading & specs

Relocation willingness

On-site presence

Education

PE License (Colorado)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

PMWeb

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Construction Project Engineer to support our West Regionlocated in Denver, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs, CO.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, ten years of heavy highway construction experience and experience on Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) construction projects.

What you’ll be doing:

• Oversee construction on heavy highway construction projects, with daily on-site presence
• Serve as the Engineer in Responsible Charge on assigned projects and administer all project paperwork
• Support project assignments located throughout the Colorado front range, including temporary relocation when necessary
• Report directly to the Resident Engineer or Client, as well as to the Volkert manager

What you need to have:

• Minimum of ten years of heavy highway construction experience
• Experience on Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) construction projects
• Proficiency in reading and understanding construction plans and specifications
• Familiarity with computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, PMWeb, and internet/email usage
• Ability to obtain the following certifications: Professional Engineering License in Colorado, Traffic Control Supervisor, ACI Concrete Transportation Construction Inspection, and Transportation Erosion Control Supervisor Training
• Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time and work flexible hours
• Ability to meet the requirements to drive a company vehicle
• Willingness to relocate to project locations temporarily, if necessary
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Bonus points if you have:

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, or Engineering Intern (E.I.) status with the ability to obtain a P.E. license within 2 years

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

Key Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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