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Key Responsibilities

Oversee construction on heavy highway construction projects,

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Are we the road to your future?


We are currently searching for an experienced Construction Project Engineer to support our West Region located in Denver, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs, CO


To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, ten years of heavy highway construction experience and experience on Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) construction projects.


What you’ll be doing:

  • Oversee construction on heavy highway construction projects, with daily on-site presence
  • Serve as the Engineer in Responsible Charge on assigned projects and administer all project paperwork
  • Support project assignments located throughout the Colorado front range, including temporary relocation when necessary
  • Report directly to the Resident Engineer or Client, as well as to the Volkert manager


What you need to have:

  • Minimum of ten years of heavy highway construction experience
  • Experience on Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) construction projects
  • Proficiency in reading and understanding construction plans and specifications
  • Familiarity with computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, PMWeb, and internet/email usage
  • Ability to obtain the following certifications: Professional Engineering License in Colorado, Traffic Control Supervisor, ACI Concrete Transportation Construction Inspection, and Transportation Erosion Control Supervisor Training
  • Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time and work flexible hours
  • Ability to meet the requirements to drive a company vehicle
  • Willingness to relocate to project locations temporarily, if necessary
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
  • Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)


Bonus points if you have:

  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, or Engineering Intern (E.I.) status with the ability to obtain a P.E. license within 2 years

 

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. 


Key Benefits:

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
  • Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
  • Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
  • Wellness incentives
  • Student Debt Retirement Match
  • Additional voluntary benefits


The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.


“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer


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Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Denver, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
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Listing Details

Posted
August 21, 2026
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August 22, 2026
Last seen
August 22, 2026

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