Staff Engineer (Professional Engineer)

SurvWest; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SurvWest, LLC is seeking a Staff Engineer (Engineer-in-Training or Professional Engineer) to serve as a technical production lead and primary quality-control reviewer for SUE services. This role focuses on drafting oversight, QA/QC review, and deliverable readiness prior to submission to the signing Professional Engineer, in accordance with ASCE 38-22, client requirements, and SurvWest standards.

This position ensures that all SUE base files and deliverables are complete, accurate, and

Qualifications

• EIT certification required, or PE license.
• EIT candidates within ~6 months of PE eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Working knowledge of Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) per ASCE 38-22.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and/or OpenRoads.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify technical issues prior to final review.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee CAD drafting for SUE plan sheets, exhibits, and base files.
• Serve as primary technical reviewer ensuring CAD files are complete and ready for engineer review.
• Ensure deliverables comply with SurvWest CAD standards, client requirements, and DOT/municipal standards.
• Coordinate with CAD staff to resolve drafting inconsistencies, errors, and omissions.
• Conduct detailed QA/QC reviews of SUE deliverables (Quality Level D through A).
• Verify consistency between field data, utility records, survey control, and final deliverables.
• Identify technical risks, conflicts, and discrepancies prior to submission to the signing engineer.
• Maintain QA/QC checklists and documentation for project records.
• Analyze and correlate utility records with field designations, test hole data, and survey information.
• Review utility plans and construction documents to identify conflicts and design constraints.
• Support utility coordination by reviewing conflict matrices, exhibits, and clearance documentation.
• Assist project managers with scope development, fee estimates, and change orders.
• Ensure all SUE work products comply with ASCE 38-22 and client-specific requirements.
• Act as a technical liaison between field crews, CAD staff, project managers, and licensed engineers.
• Communicate deliverable status, technical issues, and resolution strategies.
• Participate in internal project meetings and external coordination meetings.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior CAD technicians and engineers.
• Assist in refining internal standards, workflows, and best practices.
• Perform site visits to verify field conditions and support technical evaluations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

EIT

PE license

Attention to detail

Communication

SUE knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Job description

$80,000 – $120,000 annually (hourly equivalent)

Based on experience, licensure status, and SUE background

About the Role

SurvWest, LLC is seeking a Staff Engineer (Engineer-in-Training or Professional Engineer) to serve as a technical production lead and primary quality-control reviewer for our Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) services. This role focuses on drafting oversight, QA/QC review, and deliverable readiness prior to submission to the signing Professional Engineer, in accordance with ASCE 38-22, client requirements, and SurvWest standards.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring that all SUE base files and deliverables are complete, accurate, and defensible before final engineering review and seal.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required, or Professional Engineer (PE) license
• EIT candidates must be within approximately 6 months of PE eligibility
• Working knowledge of Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) in accordance with ASCE 38-22
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and/or OpenRoads
• Strong understanding of plan production, utility mapping, and engineering documentation
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify technical issues prior to final review
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with DOTs and municipal agencies
• Familiarity with utility coordination processes and documentation
• Experience performing QA/QC reviews of engineering deliverables
• Experience working closely with licensed engineers in a production environment
• Familiarity with integrating survey and field data into utility mapping

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Technical Production & Drafting Oversight

Perform and oversee CAD drafting (AutoCAD, MicroStation, OpenRoads) for SUE plan sheets, exhibits, and base files.

Serve as the primary technical reviewer ensuring SUE CAD files are complete, accurate, and ready for engineer review.

Ensure all deliverables comply with SurvWest CAD standards, client requirements, and DOT / municipal standards.

Coordinate with CAD staff to resolve drafting inconsistencies, errors, and omissions.

Conduct detailed QA/QC reviews of SUE deliverables, including Quality Level D through Quality Level A plans, utility basemaps, test hole exhibits, and utility reports.

Verify consistency between field data, utility records, survey control, and final deliverables.

Identify technical risks, conflicts, and discrepancies prior to submission to the signing engineer.

Maintain QA/QC checklists and documentation for project records.

SUE & Utility Engineering Support

Analyze and correlate utility records with field designations, test hole data, and survey information.

Review utility plans and construction documents to identify conflicts and design constraints.

Support utility coordination efforts by reviewing conflict matrices, utility exhibits, and clearance documentation.

Assist project managers with technical input for scope development, fee estimates, and change orders.

Ensure all SUE work products comply with ASCE 38-22 and client-specific requirements.

Coordination & Communication

Act as a technical liaison between field crews, CAD staff, project managers, and licensed engineers.

Communicate clearly regarding deliverable status, technical issues, and resolution strategies.

Participate in internal project meetings and, when needed, external coordination meetings.

Professional Development & Support

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior CAD technicians and engineers.

Assist in refining internal standards, workflows, and best practices.

Perform site visits as necessary to verify field conditions and support technical evaluations.

Perform other duties as assigned in support of project delivery and company growth.

Growth & Development

This role provides exposure to a wide range of SUE projects, clients, and delivery standards. As SurvWest continues to grow, this position offers opportunities for expanded technical leadership, mentorship, and progression into advanced engineering or management roles based on performance and interest.