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Senior Civil Engineer - PE (Water/Wastewater or Transportation) in Denver

Date Posted: 16 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Professional Engineer (PE) to join our Infrastructure team. This individual will play a key role in leading technical design, guiding project teams, and delivering complex public and private infrastructure projects.

This opportunity is ideal for someone looking for long-term growth, technical leadership, and a clear path to partnership within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead technical design of pipelines, treatment facilities, roadways, or interchanges
  • Prepare and seal plans, specifications, and engineering reports
  • Perform QA/QC reviews on calculations and deliverables
  • Coordinate with public agencies, utilities, and clients
  • Coordinate across internal disciplines (civil, structural, surveying, environmental)
  • Mentor and develop EITs and design staff
  • Support proposals, scoping, and fee estimates
  • Provide engineering support during bidding and construction

Qualifications

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or the ability to obtain by comity
  • 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater or transportation engineering
  • Proven experience delivering public-agency projects
  • Strong knowledge of applicable design standards and regulations
  • Experience leading and mentoring technical teams
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and AutoCAD
  • Strong communication and leadership skills

What We Offer Career Growth & Leadership

  • Clear and structured path to senior leadership and partnership
  • Opportunity to lead teams and shape project direction
  • High visibility with executive leadership and decision-makers
  • Defined career progression with mentorship and support Flexibility & Work-Life Balance

  • Flexible scheduling and hybrid work options

  • Trust-based culture focused on outcomes, not micromanagement
  • Support for personal and professional balance Compensation & Financial Benefits

  • Competitive base salary + performance-based bonuses

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Profit-sharing opportunities
  • Partnership/equity track for long-term growth Comprehensive Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance

  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • HSA/FSA options Multi-Disciplinary Environment

  • Work alongside experts in civil engineering, architecture, planning, surveying, environmental, and beyond

  • Exposure to a diverse range of project types (commercial, residential, mixed-use, municipal)
  • Collaborative culture that encourages cross-functional innovation Culture & Workplace

  • Employee-focused, team-oriented environment

  • Strong emphasis on professional development and continuing education
  • Open-door leadership and transparent communication
  • Company-wide commitment to employee well-being and success

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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