Senior Engineer

Job Posted 4/25/2025

Sanderson Stewart a sanbell company

Fort Collins, CO

United States

Category Engineering / Architecture

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSenior Engineer I/Senior Project Manager - Municipal
Fort Collins, CO

We welcome you to consider Sanbell as the next step in your exciting career as a Senior Engineer/Senior Project Manager for our municipal infrastructure projects in Colorado.
Sanbell is a multi-disciplinary engineering, community planning, and design firm serving clients throughout the Western United States. Built by merging 5 strong firms with similar foundational and cultural values, our team of engineers, planners, landscape architects, surveyors, and designers is now stronger. We are 200 + team members strong with 10 office locations in Montana, Colorado, Nevada, and California. By joining the Sanbell team, you will have the opportunity to work and grow alongside a large network of Cool + Smart + Talented + Professionals (CSTP), with a variety of technical expertise, years of experience, and vast knowledge of the engineering industry.

Our team of professionals collaborate on a multitude of diverse and exciting public and private projects. We believe we must think beyond the basic requirements of engineering, beyond our entrenched assumptions, and creatively design practical solutions that work. Because the success of every project affects the entire community. That passion for creative but practical solutions has driven Sanbell to become a regional, award-winning planning, design, and engineering firm.

Sanbell offers competitive compensation, including excellent benefits for retirement, health care, dental, vacation, and holidays (see below for more information). This position offers an exciting opportunity to have a significant role in driving the growth and success of our municipal division.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Provide civil engineering expertise related to public infrastructure projects including street and utility design, grading and stormwater management, permitting, specifications and cost estimating
Prepare project specifications/project manuals for bidding purposes
Complete designs and reports using the appropriate software
Provide construction oversight and contract administration for municipal infrastructure projects
Manage bid procedure, RFIs and project closeout
Write statements of qualifications or prepare project proposals, define a scope of work, develop a project budget, and attend meetings with clients and other stakeholders
Develop project workflows to create project plans, create project specifications and construction drawings
Prepare and manage project plans, project budgets, and project schedules from project start to completion with limited oversight
Act as a mentor by inspiring and creating growth opportunities for other co-workers
Check and confirm the accuracy of the work performed and the methods used by other team members
Develop and implement strategic plans for business growth, with a focus on building relationships, driving marketing initiatives, and advancing business development opportunities
Manage and grow a diverse portfolio of municipal infrastructure projects

Minimum Education Requirements:

B.S. in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited University

Required Qualifications (skills/experience/certifications):

Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Colorado or able to achieve through reciprocity
10+ years of engineering design and management experience
Knowledge in all aspects of engineering related to municipal infrastructure projects
Proficiency with MS Office, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, Mile High Flood District software, and various traffic analysis design tools
Strong technical writing skills to support proposals and design reports and memos
Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively in public and team settings
Have a Ridiculously cool personality interested in being a CSTP (Cool Smart Talented Person)

Preferred Qualifications (skills/experience/certifications):

Experience working with local agencies, municipalities, and the department of transportation
Experience leading design teams of diverse professionals and disciplines

Benefits:

Employer-Paid Medical Insurance
Employer-Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
401(k) with 4% Match
Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave Program
Health Savings Account (HSA)
FSA Dependent Care Plan (Section 129)
Reimbursement for Certification and License Expenses
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Assistance
Bring your good dog to work
Bonus Opportunities
And MORE!

Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 per year

Work Location: In-person in Fort Collins, CO

Job Type: Full-time

To Apply: Submit your resume in PDF format

Sanbell is an equal opportunity employer. Sanbell provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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