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Engineer III - Civil/Site Development

SgmDurango, COApril 15th, 2026
Job TitleEngineer III - Civil/Site DevelopmentLocationDurango, CO 81301 USGrand Junction, CO 81501 USGunnison, CO 81230 US (Primary)CategoryEngineering - CivilJob TypeFull-TimeTravelSalary Grade$89,600.00 - $115,600.00 ( Engineer III )Job DescriptionVariety. Close client relationships. Projects with lasting impact. Colorado lifestyle. Supportive, collaborative teams. If this describes your ideal job environment, then SGM is the place for you! As the largest civil engineering firm on the Western Slope of Colorado, our clients have come to appreciate the large-firm resources we can deliver with small-firm, personalized service. We have and seek great people, and invest our time, energy, and resources to make our local communities great places to live.SGM is seeking a Civil Engineer III in our Gunnison, Grand Junction or Durango, CO office. Our ideal candidate will have a strong desire to live, work, and play in Western Colorado and want to be part of a high performing team that will help forward SGM's mission to make its clients successful by delivering innovative, practical solutions.SGM offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision coverage, employer paid STD/LTD/Life, HSA/FSA plans, 401k employer match, parental leave, vacation & sick leave, 8 paid holidays, and incentive compensation bonuses. Benefits may be prorated for part-time employees. This position will be posted until filled but no sooner than three days from now.Job RequirementsMinimum Qualifications:B.S. in Civil Engineering or related fieldPE Certification or ability to obtain in the first year of employmentMinimum 5-10 years engineering work experienceOrganized, fast learner, and detail orientedAbility to execute well-defined technical and engineering tasksStrong familiarity and working knowledge in the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D design software with interest to expand CAD knowledge base. Ability to use Civil 3D as a design tool.Experience in general civil engineering and municipal engineering work.Strong written and verbal communication skillsExcellent client service skillsValid Driver's LicenseAble to conduct site visits in a mountain environmentAdditional Preferred Qualifications:Current Colorado PE license in civil engineering or related fieldExperience in Geotechnical EngineeringExperience in Structural EngineeringSurveying experienceGPS/GIS experienceSeptic System (OWTS) design certificationConstruction project administration and oversight experienceMaster's degree in civil engineering or related fieldAn active member of relevant professional organizationsDemonstrated initiative and participation in community involvement and outreachSoftware experience/proficiencyAutoCAD Civil 3DHydrologic modeling software (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS or similar)MS Office software such as Word and ExcelSGM is seeking applicants who have the desire to provide quality service, enjoy working in a team atmosphere, and want to be a part of a company that finds as much value in their employees as they do their clients.At SGM, we are a company that believes in fostering personal growth, encourages collaboration, and offers merits for a job well done. We offer a competitive pay scale, vacation time, health care coverage, and other reward programs to our staff.SGM is a thriving full-service multidisciplinary engineering, consulting, and surveying firm headquartered in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. SGM currently employs over 100 people in various positions. We love where we live, work, and play. We are nestled in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Western Colorado. SGM's success is built upon strong long-standing relationships with a solid base of municipal, special district, state and federal government, and private sector clients. SGM delivers responsive service and high-quality solutions in the areas of water and wastewater, water resources, transportation, structural, municipal, and civil/site development engineering. SGM also boasts a full-service land surveying practice and an MEP Team, delivering energy efficiency and renewable energy consulting services. SGM is headquartered in Glenwood Springs, with additional offices in Aspen, Salida, Durango, Gunnison, Grand Junction, and Meeker.