Senior Project Engineer (Land Development)

EPS Group•Denver, CO

5d•$103,752 - $119,227

About The Position

EPS Group is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (PE-2) to lead the design and execution of complex land development and civil engineering projects. The role oversees deliverables such as grading, drainage reports, utility modeling, and construction administration, while mentoring junior engineering talent and collaborating with Project Managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams. An active Civil Professional Engineer (PE) license is strictly required, along with at least seven years of project planning and execution experience in civil land development. The position involves complex site grading, drainage modeling and reporting, utility layout, code compliance, and authority to stamp project deliverables. The Senior Project Engineer develops project objectives, approaches, workflows, fee estimates, and cost estimates; reviews and stamps utility models and drainage reports; and ensures timely, budget-conscious, code-compliant project delivery. The role also supports entitlement and public processes, construction administration and observation, public works grant applications, technical report preparation, and project team development. A 75–85% billable utilization rate is expected. Project team and public meetings may take place after hours, and occasional project-site visits may be required.

Requirements

Active Professional Engineering (PE) license in Civil Engineering.
At least 7 years of project planning and execution experience in civil land development.
Demonstrated experience with complex site grading, drainage modeling and reporting, utility layout, and code compliance.
Authority to stamp project deliverables.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work with multiple disciplines.
Excellent organizational, time management, leadership, and decision-making skills.
Knowledge of applicable codes, policies, standards, and best practices.
Valid driver's license and automobile insurance.
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including occasional lifting of 40 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Environmental, Construction Management, or a related Engineering field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Exposure to scheduling software.

Responsibilities

Design complex projects, including grading, drainage, and utilities.
Develop project objectives and proposal approaches, and identify necessary sub-consultants.
Prepare fee and cost estimates.
Perform final reviews of utility models and drainage reports and stamp them for approval.
Complete project deliverables on time and within budget.
Ensure projects comply with applicable codes, policies, practices, performance standards, and specifications.
Communicate with internal and external project teams and clients.
Develop approaches and workflows for simple projects to maintain profitability.
Assist in developing approaches and workflows for complicated projects.
Frequently communicate project progress and concerns to the Project Manager.
Review engineering tasks and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
Assist Project Managers with construction administration and observation.
Support entitlement and public processes.
Respond to basic requests for information (RFIs) with direction.
Prepare grant applications for public works projects.
Oversee technical report preparation.
Mentor the project team.
Cooperate and communicate effectively with the Project Manager and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support.
Complete timecards accurately and on time.
Attend project team and public meetings after hours when required.
Achieve a 75–85% billable utilization rate.
Perform other duties as assigned.