Construction Project Engineer Jobs in Colorado
Construction Project Engineer jobs in Colorado are in strong and consistent demand, driven by commercial development, infrastructure expansion, and energy-sector construction concentrated in the Denver metro, Colorado Springs, and the Front Range corridor. Employers like Hensel Phelps, Mortenson Construction, and Kiewit have a lasting presence in Colorado and regularly staff project engineers across ground-up commercial, transportation, and renewable energy projects. The most in-demand specialties include civil infrastructure, vertical construction, and utility-scale energy development. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Velocity Constructors, Inc. is a Colorado-based, employee-owned general contractor specializing in water and wastewater infrastructure projects. From pump stations to treatment plants, we build systems that keep communities safe and running.
We’re currently seeking a Project Engineer to support our project teams from planning and procurement through construction and closeout. This role works closely with the Project Manager and Project Superintendent, helping keep the details, documentation, materials, schedules, and communication moving so the work in the field can keep moving too.
If you’re organized, proactive, comfortable working between the office and the jobsite, and ready to grow your career in the water-focused heavy civil industry, this is your opportunity to own your work, and your future.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Read and understand project plans, specifications, contracts, and technical documents.
Assist the Project Manager with contract administration, planning, scheduling, procurement, cost control, and change-order management.
Support project buyout and procurement, including preparation of purchase orders and subcontract agreements.
Create and maintain project schedules with input from Project Managers, Superintendents, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Set up and maintain project documentation and tracking logs, including submittals, RFIs, contracts, deliveries, and spare parts.
Procure, review, submit, distribute, and track submittals from subcontractors and vendors through approval.
Create, submit, and track RFIs and follow through on outstanding responses.
Track material deliveries and lead times and coordinate with vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, engineers, and Owner representatives.
Perform material takeoffs and assist with ordering materials for jobsite delivery as directed.
Assist with required project permits, including dewatering and SWMP requirements when applicable.
Work with Superintendents to help plan safe and accurate equipment and infrastructure installations.
Attend project progress meetings and communicate action items and outstanding needs.
Assist Project Managers with project billings and change-order management.
Help track project costs, commitments, procurement status, and other information needed to keep the project team informed.
Gather and organize project closeout documentation, including lien releases, O&M documentation, and other contract-required closeout items.
Maintain consistent communication with Project Managers, Superintendents, field teams, design engineers, owners, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Senior Project Engineer and Project Manager.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent construction experience.
Ability to read and understand construction plans, specifications, and technical documents.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, documents, and project priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable communicating and following up with field teams, subcontractors, vendors, engineers, and project owners.
Working knowledge of construction project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, schedules, procurement, and change orders.
Ability to work independently while staying closely connected with the Project Manager and field team.
A proactive mindset, you follow the trail, ask questions, and keep outstanding items moving instead of waiting for someone else to find them.
Experience with water/wastewater or heavy civil construction is a plus.
Why Join Velocity?
At Velocity, you're more than an employee, you’re an owner. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), every team member has a real stake in our success. We value integrity, initiative, accountability, and a boots-on-the-ground mindset. Our Project Engineers don't just process paperwork, they become part of the team responsible for turning plans into working infrastructure. We don’t just build treatment plants, we build future leaders, and we invest in our growth together.
Location: Velocity Constructors Office | Englewood, Colorado
Salary: $84k-$93k annually DOE
Full-Time | Office-Based with Project-Specific Field Visits
Reports to Senior Project Engineer
Velocity Constructors, Inc. is a Colorado-based, employee-owned general contractor specializing in water and wastewater infrastructure projects. From pump stations to treatment plants, we build systems that keep communities safe and running.
We’re currently seeking a Project Engineer to support our project teams from planning and procurement through construction and closeout. This role works closely with the Project Manager and Project Superintendent, helping keep the details, documentation, materials, schedules, and communication moving so the work in the field can keep moving too.
If you’re organized, proactive, comfortable working between the office and the jobsite, and ready to grow your career in the water-focused heavy civil industry, this is your opportunity to own your work, and your future.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Read and understand project plans, specifications, contracts, and technical documents.
Assist the Project Manager with contract administration, planning, scheduling, procurement, cost control, and change-order management.
Support project buyout and procurement, including preparation of purchase orders and subcontract agreements.
Create and maintain project schedules with input from Project Managers, Superintendents, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Set up and maintain project documentation and tracking logs, including submittals, RFIs, contracts, deliveries, and spare parts.
Procure, review, submit, distribute, and track submittals from subcontractors and vendors through approval.
Create, submit, and track RFIs and follow through on outstanding responses.
Track material deliveries and lead times and coordinate with vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, engineers, and Owner representatives.
Perform material takeoffs and assist with ordering materials for jobsite delivery as directed.
Assist with required project permits, including dewatering and SWMP requirements when applicable.
Work with Superintendents to help plan safe and accurate equipment and infrastructure installations.
Attend project progress meetings and communicate action items and outstanding needs.
Assist Project Managers with project billings and change-order management.
Help track project costs, commitments, procurement status, and other information needed to keep the project team informed.
Gather and organize project closeout documentation, including lien releases, O&M documentation, and other contract-required closeout items.
Maintain consistent communication with Project Managers, Superintendents, field teams, design engineers, owners, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Senior Project Engineer and Project Manager.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent construction experience.
Ability to read and understand construction plans, specifications, and technical documents.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, documents, and project priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable communicating and following up with field teams, subcontractors, vendors, engineers, and project owners.
Working knowledge of construction project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, schedules, procurement, and change orders.
Ability to work independently while staying closely connected with the Project Manager and field team.
A proactive mindset, you follow the trail, ask questions, and keep outstanding items moving instead of waiting for someone else to find them.
Experience with water/wastewater or heavy civil construction is a plus.
Why Join Velocity?
At Velocity, you're more than an employee, you’re an owner. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), every team member has a real stake in our success. We value integrity, initiative, accountability, and a boots-on-the-ground mindset. Our Project Engineers don't just process paperwork, they become part of the team responsible for turning plans into working infrastructure. We don’t just build treatment plants, we build future leaders, and we invest in our growth together.
Location: Velocity Constructors Office | Englewood, Colorado
Salary: $84k-$93k annually DOE
Full-Time | Office-Based with Project-Specific Field Visits
Reports to Senior Project Engineer
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction project engineer jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management from an accredited program
- Engineer Intern designation or active Professional Engineer license through the Colorado State Board of Licensure
- Experience with scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and contracts
- Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and Colorado Division of Labor and Employment regulations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with subcontractors and owners
Construction Project Engineer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a construction project engineer in Colorado?
Most construction project engineers in Colorado start with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a closely related field. Candidates pursuing a licensed engineer path register with the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Geologists as an Engineer Intern after passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, then work toward full Professional Engineer licensure. Many employers hire strong graduates directly into project engineer roles without requiring PE licensure at the entry level.
How much do construction project engineers make in Colorado?
Construction 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 construction project engineers in Colorado?
Companies currently hiring construction project engineers in Colorado include Kroger, MACKAY, and McKinstry, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Colorado's concentration of large general contractors, energy infrastructure developers, and public-sector construction programs means hiring is consistent across the Front Range throughout the year.
Which Colorado cities have the most construction project engineer jobs?
Denver, Centennial, and Avon have the most construction project engineer openings in Colorado. Denver anchors the market as the headquarters location for major general contractors and the center of commercial and public infrastructure investment, while Colorado Springs and Fort Collins generate steady demand from military installation projects, university construction, and regional development programs that sustain hiring outside the primary metro.
Are there remote construction project engineer jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. Construction project engineers are fundamentally field-facing roles, and most Colorado employers expect regular on-site presence during active construction phases. About 50% of construction project engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically involve preconstruction estimating, document control, or owner-side project management work that can be performed off-site.
How can I get hired as a construction project engineer in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a project engineer or project coordinator role at a large Colorado general contractor immediately after completing a degree in civil engineering or construction management. Firms like Hensel Phelps and Mortenson Construction run structured new-graduate programs that rotate candidates through estimating, scheduling, and field coordination. Completing your Engineer Intern registration through the Colorado State Board and building a portfolio of any internship, capstone, or co-op construction work strengthens your candidacy significantly over applicants without it.
Where can I find and apply to construction project engineer jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to construction project engineer jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search for roles that match your experience level and project type, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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