Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Job Details

Job Location:

Aspen, CO 81611

Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $ per year

Lerch Bates Company:
Studio NYL

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Project Engineer to manage and deliver smaller, less complex engineering projects under the supervision of senior engineering staff. This role is responsible for overseeing project scope, schedule, budget, and quality while serving as a client contact for assigned projects. The Project Engineer will perform design work, develop cost estimates, coordinate project teams, and ensure timely and accurate execution of deliverables.

This position also supports construction oversight, contract administration, and financial tracking to ensure projects meet technical standards and organizational quality requirements.

• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality for smaller, less complex engineering projects.
• Serve as project engineer and client contact on assigned projects under the supervision of a Senior Engineer or Principal.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets and schedules to ensure timely completion of work.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering agreements, proposals, specifications, and contract documents.
• Develop design computations, quantity takeoffs, and probable construction cost estimates.
• Analyze reports, drawings, maps, 3D models, and test data to support project planning and design.
• Prepare or modify engineering reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and design documents.
• Lead or coordinate project teams, including engineers and Revit modelers, to produce construction documents.
• Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress and ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Provide routine contract administration support, including tracking project performance and deliverables.
• Monitor project financials, including billing accuracy, work-in-progress, accounts receivable, and collections.
• Attend client meetings, including occasional evening meetings, to represent project progress and address concerns.
• Use engineering and design software to develop technical documents and project deliverables.
• Support project quality system requirements in accordance with organizational standards.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 4 years of structural engineering experience focused on building design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) license required.
• Experience designing structural systems using steel, concrete, timber, masonry, and foundation systems.
• Proficiency with structural analysis and design software.
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit required.
• Experience managing multiple projects across different phases of design.
• Experience leading or coordinating engineering teams and Revit modelers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical reporting and client interaction.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical documents, journals, and regulations.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills, including geometry, algebra, trigonometry, and structural calculations.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and develop sound engineering conclusions.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, hybrid, or remote team environment.
• Experience with nontraditional materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, cables, glass, carbon fiber, or composites is a plus.

• Competitive Compensation
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Comprehensive coverage options
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Includes vacation, sick leave, and personal days; starts at 17 days per year and increases with tenure
• Paid Holidays – 9 company-recognized holidays per year
• Retirement & Stock Programs – 401(k) with up to 6% employer match and 100% employer-provided Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance – Employer-paid coverage with voluntary options for additional protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Support for mental health and well-being
• Paid Parental…