Project Engineer - Grand Junction, CO

RSI; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO plan

Paid holidays

401K with 100% match

Basic and supplemental life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

RSI is seeking a Project Engineer in Grand Junction, CO, responsible for overseeing design projects and coordinating with teams. This role involves technical assessments and the preparation of plans and specifications, requiring strong knowledge of engineering principles and relevant experience.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of experience, supporting various projects with engineering and management oversight. A competitive salary, benefits including PTO and 401K, and a chance to work with a dynamic team await.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5 years relevant engineering experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and assess design projects.
• Provide engineering support during construction phases.
• Prepare construction plans and specifications.

Skills

Knowledge of civil and/or environmental engineering principles

Proficiency in computer-aided drafting and design software

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to lead aspects of tasks or projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related scientific field

5 years of relevant experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Project management software

Job description

Position Summary

RSI is recruiting for a Project Engineer who will be responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, reviewing, and assessing design projects, including basic organization of the design team, concepts, format of calculations, selection of equipment and materials standards, system design criteria, and preparation of plans, drawings and specifications. The candidate will interface with outsourced engineering and construction companies and provide day‑to‑day support to the site leads for their assigned sites.

Job Title

Project Engineer

Location

Grand Junction, CO

Status

Full‑Time

FLSA

Exempt

Hiring Range

$87,000 – $97,000 per year

Travel Requirement

Required to travel 25% of the time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform technical assessments, conduct trade‑off studies to define project needs and scope(s) based on performance requirements, schedule and cost.
• Develop critical path schedules for execution of Engineering projects, encompassing activities of LMS functional organizations, subcontractors and stakeholders (government agency reviews, public comment periods).
• Coordinate and execute design work including preparation of design basis and performance criteria, calculations, drawings, construction specifications, material and equipment specifications, subcontractor Statements of Work, cost estimates and project closeout documentation (final reports and as‑built drawings).
• Provide engineering input for development of field activity plans, as required (stormwater controls, spill prevention, waste management, safety & health, radiation control, site access/security, etc.).
• Provide engineering support during the construction phase of activities.
• Assist in providing assessments of subcontractors’ work scope, safety analysis and special design considerations.
• Prepare construction plans and specifications for projects within area of professional expertise (civil, mechanical, environmental, etc.) and with respect to interfacing design disciplines.
• Review and provide constructive comments on design work performed by others.
• Train and mentor staff engineers.
• Lead discrete tasks on large projects, with minimal senior oversight. Manage engineering tasks on projects with budgets up to $250,000 and duration of 3 to 12 months.
• Read, understand and follow LMS policies and procedures as related to execution of Engineering projects.
• Provide site leads with information to support development of annual budgets (level of engineering effort for routine operations and maintenance support and special projects).
• Other duties as assigned, including Engineering Point of Contact (EPOC) for one or more sites.

Required Education and Years of Relevant Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related scientific field.
• 5 years of relevant experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License
• Professional Engineering License
• Computer‑Aided Drafting and Design certification preferred.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Complete understanding of principles, concepts and techniques in civil and/or environmental engineering with knowledge of environmental regulations and local utility codes.
• Understanding the roles of other LMS functional organizations relating to design development, the Integrated Work Control Process (IWCP) and Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS).
• Skill and ability to perform complex professional tasks and to analyze and develop innovative solutions to problems.
• Ability to recommend approaches for new and improved processes.
• Ability to work with broad objectives, with latitude to determine the best way to accomplish tasks.
• Proficiency with computer‑aided drafting and design software.
• Ability to lead certain aspects of a task or project. Level of language skills, mathematical skills, communication skills, reasoning ability and computer skills necessary to perform essential functions of the job.

Clearance and Health Requirements

• Criminal Background Check
• Pre‑placement Drug Screening
• Fit for Duty Test (if applicable)

Essential Physical Requirements

Light: Work involves moving objects by exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job/occupation is rated for light work when it requires (1) a significant degree of walking or standing, (2) mostly sitting while pushing or pulling arm or leg controls, or (3) working when the weight of the materials is negligible. (The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production‑rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible).

Benefits

We offer a full range of benefits including a generous PTO plan, paid holidays, FEHB medical, dental, vision, 401K (100% match up to 4% eligible compensation) and 100% immediate vesting, basic and supplemental life insurance, and short‑ and long‑term disability.

Job Posting Close Date

05/08/2026

EEO Statement

ASRC Industrial (AIS) and its operating companies affords equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. AIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.