Product Design Lead Jobs in Denver, CO
Product Design Lead jobs in Denver are in strong demand, concentrated in RiNo, LoDo, and the Denver Tech Center across tech, healthcare, and consumer products companies. Employers hiring right now include Jacobs, Mortenson Construction, and AECOM. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.
Job Description
The purpose of the Senior Design Engineer is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge, and perform the work listed. This role has the responsibility to promote Fluor’s competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. This position serves as an Area Lead on assigned projects or performs moderately complex engineering assignments, evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques to a medium set of difficult assignments.
- Apply Competitive Execution techniques to develop the most cost-effective total project solution for execution of the discipline engineering work
- Develop and review specifications, including design criteria
- Participate in activities associated with equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting
- Assign work to teams, monitor and manage the work
- Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve complex engineering problems
- Review vendor equipment documentation within the discipline and from other disciplines for compliance with project requirements, and actively seek discrepancy resolution
- Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
- Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and ten (10) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
- Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
- Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
- Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Other Job Requirements
- Must be able to travel domestic and international
- Must excel in a team-oriented, deadline-driven manufacturing environment
- Proficient with Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) conveyor design standards
- Familiar with material handling system PIDs, flowsheets
- Must have proficiency with belt conveyor analysis software such as Sidewinder, Beltstat or Belt Analyst
- Experience in calculations and selection/specifications for material handling system components such as drive systems, belting idlers, pulleys, dust collection, hydraulic systems, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
- Membership in technical society
- Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials
- Practical field experience
- Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.
Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
Salary Range: $125,500.00 - $233,500.00
At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.
Job Description
The purpose of the Senior Design Engineer is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge, and perform the work listed. This role has the responsibility to promote Fluor’s competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. This position serves as an Area Lead on assigned projects or performs moderately complex engineering assignments, evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques to a medium set of difficult assignments.
- Apply Competitive Execution techniques to develop the most cost-effective total project solution for execution of the discipline engineering work
- Develop and review specifications, including design criteria
- Participate in activities associated with equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting
- Assign work to teams, monitor and manage the work
- Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve complex engineering problems
- Review vendor equipment documentation within the discipline and from other disciplines for compliance with project requirements, and actively seek discrepancy resolution
- Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
- Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and ten (10) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
- Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
- Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
- Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Other Job Requirements
- Must be able to travel domestic and international
- Must excel in a team-oriented, deadline-driven manufacturing environment
- Proficient with Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) conveyor design standards
- Familiar with material handling system PIDs, flowsheets
- Must have proficiency with belt conveyor analysis software such as Sidewinder, Beltstat or Belt Analyst
- Experience in calculations and selection/specifications for material handling system components such as drive systems, belting idlers, pulleys, dust collection, hydraulic systems, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
- Membership in technical society
- Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials
- Practical field experience
- Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.
Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
Salary Range: $125,500.00 - $233,500.00
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Who's Hiring
- Jacobs7
- Mortenson Construction6
- AECOM4
- Integrated Power Services4
- Lockheed Martin3
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services18
- Technology & Software8
- Construction & Real Estate7
- Manufacturing6
- Energy2
Product Design Lead Jobs in Denver: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a product design lead job in Denver?
Focus your search on Denver's tech corridor along the I-25 corridor and the Denver Tech Center, where software, health tech, and aerospace companies hire product design leads most actively. Candidates with UX research depth, systems thinking, and experience leading cross-functional teams stand out in this market. Networking through Denver Design Week and local AIGA Colorado events also opens doors that job boards alone won't.
Which companies hire product design leads in Denver?
Denver product design lead roles are posted by Jacobs, Mortenson Construction, and AECOM and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Denver's hiring mix includes established tech firms, health-tech scale-ups, and fintech companies that have relocated or expanded operations into the metro in recent years.
Are there remote product design lead jobs in Denver?
Yes, product design lead roles are among the more remote-compatible positions in the design field, since strategic and cross-functional work translates well to distributed teams. About 63% of product design lead openings tied to Denver are remote or hybrid as of July 2026. Fully remote roles tend to center on strategy and oversight, while in-person presence is more common for teams doing intensive user research or co-design sessions.
How can I get a product design lead job in Denver with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Denver is moving up from a mid-level product designer role, ideally at one of the city's health-tech or SaaS companies where design teams are growing and informal leadership opportunities surface quickly. Denver employers also respond well to candidates who can show mentorship experience, even informally, and a portfolio that includes systems-level thinking. Lateral moves into product operations or design program management at Denver startups can also position you for a lead title within one to two years.
Which industries hire the most product design leads in Denver?
Denver product design lead roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Denver's strong base of health-tech companies, enterprise software firms, and aerospace technology employers drives consistent demand for senior design leadership across the metro.
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