Senior Construction Project Engineer - Denver, Colorado

MissionHires; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan Company Match

Flexible Spending Account

Four-weeks paid sabbatical after 7 years

On-Site Workout Facilities

Job summary

MissionHires is recruiting a Senior Construction Project Engineer for their Lakewood, CO office. The role involves leading civil/site development projects across Colorado, emphasizing design, project management, and client communication.

Ideal candidates will have at least 7 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, and a commitment to quality deliverables. The company promotes a hybrid work environment and offers various benefits including a 401(k) plan and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in site development.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated; able to work independently for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with master planning and conceptual civil/site design.
• Support fee determination and proposal preparation.
• Monitor and manage design budgets and project schedules.

Skills

Project Management

Client Communication

AutoCAD/Civil3D

Team Mentorship

Time Management

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Colorado or ability to obtain within 3 months

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Job description

MissionHires is recruiting a Senior Construction Project Engineer for Martin/Martin’s Lakewood, CO office. This role leads civil/site development projects across Colorado’s Front Range and nationally, combining hands‑on design (AutoCAD/Civil3D), project management, client communication, and team mentorship. Ideal candidates are self‑starters with strong technical depth, proven PM experience, and Colorado PE (or ability to obtain within 3 months).

Responsibilities

• Assist with master planning and conceptual civil/site design
• Support fee determination and proposal preparation
• Monitor and manage design budgets and project schedules
• Serve as primary point‑of‑contact with clients, contractors, and multi‑disciplinary design teams
• Manage multiple engineering projects from design through construction completion
• Lead, manage, and mentor civil engineers and CAD technicians
• Use AutoCAD/Civil3D to design, detail, and coordinate medium‑to‑large projects within budget and schedule
• Attend and lead project meetings during design and construction phases
• Perform quality control reviews of civil deliverables
• Provide construction administration: review submittals/shop drawings, respond to RFIs, conduct field observations
• Track project budgets and review/approve client invoices
• Participate in collections and accounts receivable efforts
• Work overtime as needed to meet project deadlines
• Work in office and field environments, including non‑ADA construction sites and confined spaces

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience in site development
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Colorado or ability to obtain within 3 months
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Self‑motivated; able to work independently for extended periods
• Strong written, technical, and interpersonal communication skills
• Commitment to client service and a team‑based approach
• High attention to detail with a focus on quality deliverables
• Ability to work effectively with diverse clients, regulators, and authorities
• Proven marketing/business development skills
• Experience using AutoCAD/Civil3D to produce civil construction documents (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of municipal, commercial, and related site development projects (preferred)
• Ability to work in field conditions: move on non‑ADA construction sites, climb ladders, enter confined spaces, occasionally lift up to 50 lbs, distinguish color, and travel to project sites
• Ability to attend in‑person meetings and perform site observations during construction

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan Company Match and Profit Sharing (when appropriate)
• Company Paid Continuing Education
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Health and Dental Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Extended Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life, Short‑Term, and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Minimum 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• RTD - EcoPass
• Wellness Reimbursement

Perks

• Committee Involvement (Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Recreation)
• Community Involvement (Martin/Martin Gives Back Program)
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Extensive Employee Events (outings, picnics, golf, and ski days)
• Four‑weeks paid sabbatical after 7 years of employment.
• Hybrid Work Environment
• Internal Continuing Education and Training
• On‑Site Workout Facilities
• PE License Reimbursement
• Working on the Best Projects