Conterra Engineering · 1 day ago
Civil Senior Project Engineer
Colorado, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$105K/yr - $120K/yr
8+ years expConterra Engineering is seeking a Civil Senior Project Engineer to lead project design and delivery while mentoring junior staff. This role involves providing technical direction, quality control, and project oversight in a remote setting, coordinating directly with clients and stakeholders.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Lead civil design for land development and renewable energy projects
Perform grading, drainage, utility, horizontal control, and erosion control design
Oversee preparation of construction plans, reports, and specifications
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
Review designs for quality, constructability, and code compliance
Coordinate directly with clients, agencies, and project stakeholders
Use AutoCAD Civil 3D (required) for design oversight and plan review
Floodplain and hydraulic modeling experience with HEC-RAS and/or FLO-2D (preferred, not required)
Participate in site visits and field coordination as needed (limited travel)
Demonstrated ability to manage projects and make engineering decisions independently, with minimal day-to-day oversight
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
8–10+ years of civil/site design experience
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to independently manage projects in a remote work environment
Preferred
Floodplain and hydraulic modeling experience with HEC-RAS and/or FLO-2D (preferred, not required)
Experience with land development projects in Colorado and renewable energy projects nationwide preferred
Benefits
Competitive salary + bonus
401(k) with company match
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Paid time off
Flexible schedule and fully remote work environment
Company
Conterra Engineering
Conterra Engineering is a civil engineering consulting firm that specializes in utility-scale renewable energy projects.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase