Project Engineer

Dominion Water & Sanitation District; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employer-paid)

Dental and vision insurance (employer‑

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

457(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Job summary

Dominion Water & Sanitation District in Greenwood Village, CO is seeking a full-time Project Engineer to drive essential water infrastructure projects from concept through startup. You will own delivery, coordinate with contractors and stakeholders, and help advance high-impactmunicipal projects with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and budget discipline.

The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule, competitive compensation, and a robust benefits package including employer-paid health,

Qualifications

• Three or more years of construction management experience.
• Experience working for a municipality, water district, general contractor, or consulting firm supporting municipal projects is highly preferred.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning, permitting, construction, and startup of projects.
• Collaborate with contractors, consultants, government entities, residents, and internal teams.
• Ensure compliance, quality, safety, and budget objectives.
• Review designs and manage consultant and construction contracts.
• Monitor schedules and project performance; coordinate inspections and testing.
• Manage RFIs, permits, change orders, and submittals; provide progress updates.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Procore

Primavera P6

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Dominion Water & Sanitation District

Dominion Water & Sanitation District in Greenwood Village, CO is looking for a full-time Project Engineer who is ready to help shape essential water infrastructure projects from concept to completion. If you're ready to take ownership of meaningful work and grow your career with an innovative organization.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE

At Dominion Water & Sanitation District, you'll find more than just another engineering role. You'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values innovation, accountability, and professional growth. We believe our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a competitive salary of $70,000-$89,000 annually along with an exceptional benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, 9 paid holidays, and a voluntary 457(b) retirement program with up to a 7% employer match. You'll enjoy a stable Monday through Friday schedule, opportunities to work on high-impact infrastructure projects, and the chance to contribute to initiatives that make a lasting difference. If you're searching for a rewarding career with outstanding benefits and purpose-driven work, we'd love to hear from you.

WHAT WE'RE ALL ABOUT

Since 2004, Dominion Water & Sanitation District has been at the forefront of renewable water development, managing a robust water supply portfolio and advancing groundbreaking initiatives, including Colorado's only regional rainwater harvesting pilot project. As a wholesale water and wastewater provider serving Northwest Douglas County, we are committed to excellence, efficiency, and innovative solutions that support sustainable growth for our communities. Our dynamic, positive culture encourages collaboration, continuous improvement, and fresh thinking, making DWSD an exciting place for growth-minded professionals who want to contribute, innovate, and help shape the future of water resource management.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR IN A PROJECT ENGINEER

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
• Strong record-keeping and documentation skills
• Familiarity with Procore, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent scheduling software
• Ability to conduct on-site project evaluations and travel to meetings within or outside the DWSD service area
• Ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Strong follow-through and problem-resolution skills
• Valid driver's license required

Preferred Qualifications: Three or more years of construction management experience is required. Experience working directly for a municipality, water district, general contractor, or consulting firm supporting municipal projects is highly preferred.

DAY-TO-DAY

As our Project Engineer, you'll serve as a key driver behind the success of critical infrastructure projects, coordinating efforts from planning and permitting through construction and startup. Throughout your day, you'll collaborate with contractors, consultants, government entities, residents, and internal teams to keep projects moving forward while ensuring compliance, quality, safety, and budget objectives are met. You'll review designs, manage consultant and construction contracts, monitor schedules and project performance, coordinate inspections and testing, resolve construction challenges, oversee documentation such as RFIs, permits, change orders, and submittals, and provide progress updates to stakeholders and leadership. Your ability to balance technical oversight, stakeholder communication, risk management, and project controls will play a vital role in delivering successful projects that support the District's long-term goals.