Land Development Civil Engineering Team Lead (PE)

Land Development Civil Engineering Team Lead (PE) Centennial, CO | Full-Time | Direct Hire | $95,000 - $140,000

If you're a civil engineer who's ready to lead a team, own projects from concept to completion, and help shape the next chapter of a growing Colorado firm, this role was built for you.

Must-Haves

• 5+ years of civil engineering experience with a focus on land development
• Strong technical expertise in Civil Engineering design - grading, drainage, utilities, and site design
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution
• Colorado PE License (preferred)
• Experience reviewing construction plans, cost estimates, calculations, and reports for accuracy and completeness
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision
• Experience working with municipalities, review agencies, and regulatory entities

Nice to Have

• Experience with hydrology and hydraulics modeling - StormCAD, CUHP, EPA SWMM, or HEC-RAS
• Experience mentoring or leading junior engineering staff
• Familiarity with water resources, wastewater, transportation, structural, or geotechnical disciplines

About the Company

A Colorado-based civil engineering firm with over 50 years of history and a track record of delivering land development, transportation, water resources, structural, and surveying projects across the state. With 100 employees and active plans to grow, this is a firm that has built a strong reputation and is now investing in the people and leadership to take it further. Stable, established, and going somewhere.

What You'll Own

Team Leadership

• Lead a team of 2-6 engineers and designers, managing workload, priorities, and deliverables
• Mentor and develop Project Engineers and Design Engineers through meaningful feedback and hands-on direction
• Conduct performance reviews and evaluate staff capabilities at regular intervals
• Maintain team utilization targets and overall technical performance
• Sign and seal drawings prepared under your supervision

Project Production

• Lead projects or major portions of projects as Production Lead
• Review construction plans, cost estimates, calculations, models, and reports for accuracy and quality
• Manage project budgets and schedules, identifying bottlenecks and driving continuous improvement
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines with minimal supervision

Client and Agency Interaction

• Serve as a professional point of contact in client meetings, phone calls, and email correspondence
• Build and maintain relationships with city, county, and regulatory agency professionals
• Participate in conceptual and creative project planning to deliver cost-effective and practical solutions
• Support proposal preparation and additional services documentation as needed

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401K with 35% company match
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Flexible schedule
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Company-sponsored events