Regional Denver Lead | Civil Engineer in Denver

Energy Jobline ZR; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushing Terrell is seeking a Regional Denver Lead – Civil Engineer to head the Denver civil engineering practice on-site with hybrid flexibility. The role manages land development, municipal infrastructure and transportation projects while maintaining a personal project portfolio.

The position requires 10+ years of experience, an ABET-accredited degree, and active PE licensure with NCEES. Strong leadership and client development skills are essential for success in this market.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree required.
• 10+ years civil engineering experience.
• Licensed PE in the hiring state with current NCEES license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a regional civil engineering team of EITs and PEs.
• Manage a personal portfolio from proposal to delivery, including budgets.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and contracts in Denver.
• Provide oversight and quality control for plans, calculations, reports, and specs.
• Apply codes, permitting, and jurisdictional processes across land development and municipal projects.
• Develop project budgets, staffing plans, and lead major pursuit interviews.
• Build strong client relationships and internal leadership partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team building

Client relations

Written communication

Multidisciplinary design

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

PE license (state)

NCEES license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

WaterCAD

ArcGIS

Storm and Sanitary Analysis

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office/ Teams

Job description

Job Description

Position Title:

Regional Denver Lead | Civil Engineer

Description

The Regional Civil Engineering Lead is an on‑site role based in our Denver, CO office, with hybrid flexibility. This person leads and grows our Denver civil engineering practice while carrying their own portfolio of land development, municipal infrastructure, and transportation engineering projects.

Position Salary Range*

The expected salary range for this position is $126,000 to $160,000 annually.

Required Qualifications**

• ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree
• 10+ years of civil engineering experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state where Cushing Terrell is hiring
• Current license with the Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)
• Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm for building and leading regional engineering teams
• Strong collaboration skills with multidisciplinary design groups
• Highly skilled in project and program management
• Proven experience in land development, transportation engineering, and municipal civil engineering
• Established local and regional business development network with seller‑doer experience
• Expert proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Proficiency with WaterCAD or equivalent modeling tools, Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis, ArcGIS, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office, including Teams
• Strong technical writing and communication skills

Qualifications**

• Prior experience leading proposal efforts or major project interviews
• Established relationships with Denver-area municipal or land development clients

Position Responsibilities***

• Lead, mentor, and grow a regional civil engineering team of EITs and PEs, supporting their professional development and continuing education
• Manage a personal portfolio of civil engineering projects from proposal through delivery, including proposals, schedules, budgets, and field reports
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, negotiating and executing client and project contracts to expand the Denver market
• Provide oversight and quality control for project plans, calculations, reports, and specifications
• Apply expert knowledge of codes, permitting, and jurisdictional processes across land development, municipal, and transportation projects
• Develop project budgets, cost estimates, and staffing plans, and lead interviews for major pursuits
• Build and strengthen client relationships and internal leadership partnerships

Working at Cushing Terrell

Cushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm with 17 offices and more than 500 team members who bring together their expertise to deliver holistic built environments. Leveraging our influence as designers, we work to create sustainable systems and spaces that help people live their best lives.

Why Cushing Terrell

At Cushing Terrell, we empower creative designers to discover imaginative, responsible, first‑of‑their‑kind environments. But more than that, we support a strong, cohesive team, from our design professionals to our business operations staff. Together, we champion , equity, , and belonging, placing people at the center of our practice, thus our tagline, 'design meets you.' Together, we find joy in uncovering imaginative solutions for the people who work here, the people we work for, and the planet as a whole. We offer a competitive benefits package, work opportunities in a variety of locations and markets, and a company culture that celebrates all the unique viewpoints and personalities that make up our talented team. View our Employee Benefits Guide: https://cushingterrell.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/CushingTerrell_BenefitsGuide_2026_rev.pdf

Things to Note

*Actual pay will be determined based on the candidate's years of experience, licensure status, location, level of proficiency, and other job‑related factors, as permitted by law. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus. **Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas. ***The majority of the time, a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist, and reach.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their , , , , , ,or , or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Contact 406.248.7455 if you require assistance or accommodation during the employment application process.

Compensation details: 105000-140000 Yearly Salary