Geotechnical Project Engineer

CTL|Thompson, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer for full-time employment with our Denver, CO office. The Project Engineer will work on managing and completing complex design projects primarily involved with commercial, residential, and municipal structures. They will be responsible for planning, analyzing and designing structural or geotechnical components of a project. They will use relevant software to perform engineering analysis and develop plans and reports. Project Engineers are required to have a PE license and will review project recommendations and designs.

Project Engineers are paid an annual salary between $70,000.00 and $90,000.00 plus discretionary bonuses. Our full-time employees enjoy paid vacation and paid sick time as well as a generous benefits package which includes medical, life and long term disability insurances. Voluntary benefits options include dental, vision, critical illness, accident, supplemental life, short term disability, a flexible spending account and a health savings account. Retirement benefits include a 401K and Profit Sharing Plan.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Train and supervise staff engineers.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide direct engineering service and project management with full understanding of, and consistent use of, in-house project management tools and the ability to successfully delegate project responsibilities to other staff.

• Perform engineering analysis on residential, commercial, and municipal projects to provide project recommendations to clients.

• Prepare and check structural design calculations, models and plans.

• Consider the strength of construction materials and choose which to use appropriately.

• Design structures utilizing steel, timber and reinforced concrete design.

• Use relevant software to aid with project analysis.

• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers and architects to develop coordinated designs.

• Conduct studies involving geotechnical investigations foundation, slope stability, pavement design and earth retention.

• Perform testing and sampling on various geotechnical materials.

• Prepare project documentation including plans, reports and letter for clients.

• Log borings for geotechnical studies.

• Perform and review field and lab tests for use in engineering analysis and reports.

• Plan field and subsurface investigations.

• Create, prepare and update project proposals and technical reports.

• Review and stamp recommendations, calculations, reports, letters, and plans created by staff engineers for delivery to clients.

• Create and maintain client relationships.

• Attend project meetings.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.

• Excellent computer skills and ability to learn new software in a timely manner.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.

• Excellent knowledge of current code requirements as appropriate for position.

• Experience with AutoCAD.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Understanding of construction means and methods.

• Strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to communicate and work well with a team.

• Increasing maturity and soundness of judgement in decision making and solving project-related problems and managing complex projects.

Education and Experience:

• B.S. in Civil or related engineering field.

• At least 5 years of experience within specified field.

• Current Professional Engineer License in the state of employment or ability to obtain a license in 6 months of employment.

• Licensure in other States as required.

Work Environment

This job operates in both an outside, field environment, and in an office setting. Regular work on computers while in the office. While working in the field, will be exposed to extreme weather conditions, including rain, snow, cold and heat. Routinely uses PPE and other safety equipment. Work will primarily be project focused but client interactions will be required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

• Ability to walk around constructions sites with uneven and varying terrain.

• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

Any offer of employment will be contingent upon:

• Verification of your right to work in the United States, as demonstrated by your completion of the I-9 form upon hire and your submission of acceptable documentation (as noted on the I-9 form) verifying your identity and work authorization within three days of starting employment.

• Satisfactory completion of a drug test from a laboratory certified by Colorado and chosen (and paid for) by CTL|Thompson, Inc. The laboratory will collect and test the drug test samples, for which the required notice will be included with any employment offer and for which the required consent forms will be provided by the laboratory.

• A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record in accordance with the company automobile insurance policy guidelines.

As leaders in the industry, CTL|Thompson, Inc. employs only those with technical excellence and professionalism. Individuals exhibiting these qualities are attracted to CTL|Thompson, Inc. by the potential for professional growth and advancement within the organization.

CTL|Thompson, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer/veterans/disabled.

Please note that CTL|Thompson, Inc. will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee in the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, CTL|Thompson, Inc. explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any such unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of CTL Thompson, Inc.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at

Phone: 303-830-4831

Email: humanresources@ctlthompson.com

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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