Civil Project Engineer Jobs in Colorado
Civil project engineer jobs in Colorado are consistently active, concentrated in transportation infrastructure, water resources, land development, and municipal public works across the Front Range and mountain corridor communities. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins are the primary hiring metros, home to firms like AECOM, Stantec, and HDR that maintain lasting Colorado operations. The most in-demand specialties include transportation design, stormwater and drainage engineering, and site civil work tied to Colorado's sustained residential and commercial growth. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Wilson & Company’s Denver Office is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer with a strong background in Transportation/Roadway design to help us deliver a variety of projects, win new projects, and grow the transportation group. This position will lead and direct/perform high level roadway design projects primarily in Colorado but with opportunities to support projects across the company. It will include Project Management of complex roadway and highway projects where you work closely with clients, practice managers and support staff to ensure the successful completion of transportation/roadway related projects is required. The ability to effectively coordinate staff efforts to ensure timely and cost-effective solutions to project requirements is a must.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to multitask and pay close attention to detail. We are looking for someone with a detailed understanding of transportation engineering and modeling of freeways and highways, including interchanges, along with arterial roadways, bicycle and pedestrian design. Experience with all facets of transportation project design, including construction phasing and MOT, specification production and cost estimating is desired.
Specific experience with winning and executing projects for state and local municipalities related to highways, streets, or sidewalks and trails is desired. We are looking for someone with great communication skills and established client relationships who enjoys working in a team environment and mentoring staff to improve their craft. A strong background working with CDOT or other DOT’s, and local agency capital projects is desired.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Client interaction and coordination on a frequent basis.
Coordinates the plans and schedules of detailed phases of the engineering work and performs the design of major projects. Monitors time schedules and job costs and adjusts to comply with each.
Performs the design calculations of projects and checks design work of staff and design engineers assigned to project under his/her control.
Supervises assistants, designers, technicians, and CADD operators/drafters assigned to project team.
Coordinates other disciplines and subconsultants to the timely completion of their supporting efforts.
Prepares preliminary engineering reports, including feasibility reports, and presentation to clients, or various stakeholders.
Leads client engagement and develops strategies for winning work. Develops and executes winning proposals in coordination with marketing staff and project interview experience a plus.
Required Skills:
Proficiency with Microstation/InRoads/OpenRoads or Autocad/Civil 3D software.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively communicate thoughts and ideas to peers, senior staff and clients.
Required Experience:
Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or related curriculum.
Licensed Professional Engineer in CO or ability to obtain within 4 months.
10+ years’ experience in the design of streets and highways.
Proven ability to manage multiple team members and coordinate effectively with other engineers and technicians.
Knowledgeable of and experienced with federal, state and local regulations that pertain to the design of street and/or highway projects.
Annual Salary range: $115,000 - $150,000 + (Depending on experience)
Job Location:
Denver, Colorado, United States
Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.
About Us:
For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.
Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.
At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.
We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.
Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.
Wilson & Company’s Denver Office is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer with a strong background in Transportation/Roadway design to help us deliver a variety of projects, win new projects, and grow the transportation group. This position will lead and direct/perform high level roadway design projects primarily in Colorado but with opportunities to support projects across the company. It will include Project Management of complex roadway and highway projects where you work closely with clients, practice managers and support staff to ensure the successful completion of transportation/roadway related projects is required. The ability to effectively coordinate staff efforts to ensure timely and cost-effective solutions to project requirements is a must.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to multitask and pay close attention to detail. We are looking for someone with a detailed understanding of transportation engineering and modeling of freeways and highways, including interchanges, along with arterial roadways, bicycle and pedestrian design. Experience with all facets of transportation project design, including construction phasing and MOT, specification production and cost estimating is desired.
Specific experience with winning and executing projects for state and local municipalities related to highways, streets, or sidewalks and trails is desired. We are looking for someone with great communication skills and established client relationships who enjoys working in a team environment and mentoring staff to improve their craft. A strong background working with CDOT or other DOT’s, and local agency capital projects is desired.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Client interaction and coordination on a frequent basis.
Coordinates the plans and schedules of detailed phases of the engineering work and performs the design of major projects. Monitors time schedules and job costs and adjusts to comply with each.
Performs the design calculations of projects and checks design work of staff and design engineers assigned to project under his/her control.
Supervises assistants, designers, technicians, and CADD operators/drafters assigned to project team.
Coordinates other disciplines and subconsultants to the timely completion of their supporting efforts.
Prepares preliminary engineering reports, including feasibility reports, and presentation to clients, or various stakeholders.
Leads client engagement and develops strategies for winning work. Develops and executes winning proposals in coordination with marketing staff and project interview experience a plus.
Required Skills:
Proficiency with Microstation/InRoads/OpenRoads or Autocad/Civil 3D software.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively communicate thoughts and ideas to peers, senior staff and clients.
Required Experience:
Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or related curriculum.
Licensed Professional Engineer in CO or ability to obtain within 4 months.
10+ years’ experience in the design of streets and highways.
Proven ability to manage multiple team members and coordinate effectively with other engineers and technicians.
Knowledgeable of and experienced with federal, state and local regulations that pertain to the design of street and/or highway projects.
Annual Salary range: $115,000 - $150,000 + (Depending on experience)
Job Location:
Denver, Colorado, United States
Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.
About Us:
For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.
Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.
At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.
We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.
Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in civil project engineer jobs across Colorado.
- Active Colorado PE license or EIT registration with a clear path to licensure
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related field from an accredited program
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and related design and drafting software
- Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and client deliverables on civil projects
- Familiarity with Colorado DOT standards, local municipal codes, and permitting processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with clients and public agencies
Civil Project Engineer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a civil project engineer in Colorado?
You become a civil project engineer in Colorado by earning a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program, then passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to become an Engineer Intern. After gaining qualifying experience, you apply through the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors to take the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam and earn your Colorado PE license, which most project-level roles require or expect candidates to be actively pursuing.
How much do civil project engineers make in Colorado?
Civil project engineers in Colorado earn a median of about $101,420 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $76,810 for the lowest 10% to over $165,230 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire civil project engineers in Colorado?
Colorado civil project engineer roles are posted by Jobot, CORE Consultants, and Galloway & Company and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Colorado's active infrastructure investment and ongoing Front Range development keep a broad range of consulting firms, public agencies, and construction management companies hiring throughout the year.
Which Colorado cities have the most civil project engineer jobs?
Denver, Greenwood Village, and Loveland have the most civil project engineer openings in Colorado right now. Denver anchors the market as the state's largest metro with major transportation corridors, urban redevelopment, and water utility projects, while Colorado Springs and Fort Collins generate steady demand from municipal growth, military installation work, and the expanding northern Front Range development corridor.
Are there remote civil project engineer jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. Civil project engineering is largely a field-adjacent and client-facing discipline that depends on site visits, agency coordination, and hands-on design review, so fully remote roles are uncommon. About 63% of civil project engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those arrangements most often apply to senior design or project management tasks rather than full-time field or coordination roles.
How can I get hired as a civil project engineer in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for staff or junior civil engineer roles at Colorado consulting firms while pursuing your Engineer Intern registration through the Colorado State Board of Licensure. Large firms like AECOM, Stantec, and HDR regularly bring on new graduates into structured mentorship tracks focused on design production and project support. A strong academic portfolio of AutoCAD Civil 3D work, coursework in hydrology or transportation, and an EIT credential give early-career candidates a clear edge in Colorado's competitive but active hiring market.
Where can I find and apply to civil project engineer jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to civil project engineer jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings in one place. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and specialty, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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