Senior Project Engineer - Civil

Company Description

HCL Engineering & Surveying LLC, headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, has been serving the Colorado Front Range and Western Slope since 1999. We are a multi-disciplinary firm providing civil and structural engineering, land surveying, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), and architectural services for public and private sector clients. We’re known for technical excellence, practical solutions, and a collaborative approach that keeps projects moving forward. Just as important? We believe great work happens when talented people enjoy what they do. Our culture values integrity, teamwork, innovation — and yes, having some fun along the way. We’re proud of our diverse project portfolio and steady growth, and we’re looking for engineers who want to do meaningful work, develop their craft, and be part of a team that genuinely enjoys working together.

Our Values: Innovation, Integrity, and FUN

Job Description

As a senior technical leader, you will lead engineering projects from concept through construction — overseeing design, coordination, and project execution. You’ll lead design efforts, manage contract administration responsibilities, work directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and deliver projects on schedule and on budget. You have 7+ years of engineering experience, an active PE license, and a track record of leading projects with minimal oversight. You’re a trusted technical resource, confident making decisions, guiding junior staff, and maintaining project momentum in an environment where accountability, accuracy, and follow-through matter. If you enjoy leading complex projects, working directly with clients, and helping teams deliver quality work, let’s talk

Your Values: Accuracy, Ownership, and Accountability

How you’ll spend your days:

• Leading complex engineering design, analysis, and drafting efforts while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and internal QA/QC procedures
• Managing contract administration responsibilities and helping keep projects moving during construction
• Leading projects from kickoff through closeout while coordinating directly with clients, Project Managers, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams
• Owning project scope, schedules, budgets, and delivery expectations across multiple active projects
• Preparing proposals, scopes of work, and fee structures that support projects staying organized, profitable, and on track
• Guiding junior engineers through technical review, QA/QC processes, hands-on mentorship, and day-to-day project coordination
• Building long-term client relationships by communicating clearly, solving problems quickly, and consistently delivering quality work

Qualifications

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and PE license, preferred 7+ years of professional engineering experience, including experience leading projects independently
• Proficiency with BIM/drawing platforms and engineering design and analysis tools
• Ability to independently lead complex design and analysis work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience managing project execution, contract administration, budgets, and coordination across disciplines
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate directly with clients, project teams, contractors, and junior staff
• Sound technical judgment and the ability to identify issues, prioritize work, and keep projects moving forward

Additional Information

Our team members enjoy:

• Salary $100,000 – $125,000 commensurate with your experience and contributions
• Incredible suite of benefits
• The opportunity to work with a respected engineering firm where technical excellence, professional development, and collaboration genuinely matter

Goldstone Partners is helping this growing organization find talented contributors who want to be part of an amazing team. Applications welcome from individuals who are US Citizens or hold a Green Card.

Applications for this role are managed exclusively through Goldstone Partners using official goldstonepartners.com email addresses.