Civil Engineer

Knott Laboratory LLC•Denver, CO

10d•$96,000 - $122,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Knott Laboratory is seeking a Civil Engineer to join its engineering team in Denver, Colorado. The role involves planning, designing, analyzing, and evaluating civil engineering projects related to land development, grading and drainage, stormwater management, retaining walls, transportation infrastructure, and construction investigations. The engineer will collaborate with engineers, scientists, technical specialists, clients, contractors, municipalities, and other project stakeholders. The position includes preparing engineering calculations, construction documents, and technical reports; performing field inspections and evaluating site conditions; coordinating project activities; and managing multiple projects, schedules, and budgets. The work setting is hybrid, with approximately 60% remote or home-office work and 40% field inspections. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
At least 4 years of civil engineering experience.
Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) certification or Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
Experience with land development, grading and drainage, stormwater management, or transportation projects.
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Strong technical writing and communication skills.
Ability to perform field inspections and travel to project sites as needed.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret engineering plans, specifications, and construction documents.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
Effective collaboration and client relationship skills.
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Ability to conduct field inspections in varying weather conditions, walk uneven terrain and construction sites, climb ladders and navigate active project environments when necessary, and lift and carry field equipment up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure.
Experience with hydrology and hydraulic modeling software.
Experience with retaining wall design and geotechnical considerations.
Knowledge of Colorado design standards and permitting processes.
Project management experience.

Responsibilities

Design and analyze civil engineering systems, including site grading and drainage, stormwater management, water quality and detention facilities, retaining walls, roadways and pavement systems, and utility infrastructure.
Perform engineering calculations and prepare construction documents.
Develop solutions to site development and infrastructure challenges.
Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, local regulations, and industry standards.
Conduct field inspections of construction sites, existing structures, and civil infrastructure.
Evaluate drainage patterns, soil conditions, erosion concerns, and construction quality.
Collect and analyze field data to support project recommendations and engineering conclusions.
Coordinate with contractors, municipalities, and project stakeholders.
Manage multiple projects while maintaining schedules and budgets.
Assist with proposal development, scope creation, and fee estimates.
Monitor project progress and communicate updates to clients and internal team members.
Collaborate with drafting staff and technical specialists to produce deliverables.
Prepare clear, concise, and defensible engineering reports.
Document findings, analyses, conclusions, and recommendations.
Present technical information to clients, attorneys, insurance representatives, municipalities, and project teams as needed.