Civil Project Lead

Your Opportunity

We are looking to add a full-time civil engineer to the Energy group in Denver CO. If working on the most challenging water and natural resources projects building on your talents through a premier knowledge-sharing culture and connecting across borders with some of the worlds top talent appeals to you join us.

The successful candidate will work on challenging and diverse tasks for dams levees hydroelectric projects conveyance tunnels and water resource projects for a variety of domestic and international clients. The successful candidate will be working in conjunction with other engineers on multi-discipline teams to support project activities through the application of engineering principles and techniques. The successful candidate should be able to work independently and with small and large teams to apply critical thinking skills to solve technical issues and develop project-specific solutions. The position will require travel to project sites and will provide stimulating career growth opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

Follow safe work practices and adhere to company guidelines for planning and executing work in a safe manner.

Work in conjunction with engineers geologists and scientists to solve project challenges leading design tasks and overseeing design calculations as required.

Lead technical teams perform technical work make technical presentations plan technical portions of projects develop technical portions of proposals and provide technical review of work products.

Mentoring coaching and training of less-experienced professionals as required

Manage projects and tasks with the assistance of 1 to 10 engineers.

Select criteria for planning design and construction of dams foundations tunnels slopes and related structures.

Assist with feasibility studies by conducting research to assess challenges and develop solutions.

Assist with cost estimating.

Develop familiarity with regulatory agency requirements technical design standards and industry standards and guidelines.

Oversee Construction Quality Assurance including the review of shop drawings and submittals response to request for information prepare site observation reports and perform other contract administration tasks.

Develop design drawings and specifications for various levels of design (e.g. 30% 60% 90% 100% design).

Participate in professional development and training activities.

Assist with business development activities including the preparation of budgets and scopes of work.

Lead by example with active support of internal policies and practices including health & safety risk management project management and quality management.

Grow internal and external networks to further enhance Client reputation and identify additional talent to join our team.

Mentor and train future leaders including development of succession plans for key positions.

Promote collaboration and teamwork across business lines and geographies.

Qualifications - External

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Working knowledge of the principles of civil engineering.

Willing and able to travel as needed for site work that may include inspections construction quality assurance and other field work related tasks; both nationally and internationally.

Valid drivers license

Familiarity with computer aided design drafting programs

Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint software.

Excellent writing and verbal communication skills with attention to detail; time management skills.

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university; Masters preferred.

10 to 14 years work experience in civil engineering. Dams and/or levees experience required.

Existing professional registration (PE) or ability to obtain within 3-6 months of starting work.