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About Conterra Engineering
Conterra Engineering is a small, growing civil engineering firm specializing in Colorado land development projects including parks and recreation, commercial, industrial, PK-12 schools, higher education, municipal facilities, affordable housing, and public infrastructure and roadways, as well as renewable energy projects nationwide.
As a member of the Conterra team, engineers are involved in all aspects of project execution – from early planning and design through permitting, coordination, and construction support. Our size allows team members to take meaningful ownership of their work, gain broad project exposure, and directly contribute to the firm’s growth and success.
We are a fully remote company based in Colorado with a small-business environment that values self-motivation, accountability, and flexibility. Team members manage their own schedules, work independently, and collaborate closely with a distributed team to deliver high-quality, practical engineering solutions. These roles are best suited for individuals who are motivated by responsibility, variety in their work, and the opportunity for long-term career growth within a growing firm.
Civil Design Engineer
Salary Range: $75,000 – 90,000 per year (Full-Time)
Schedule: 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday
Location: Fully remote (U.S., Colorado preferred)
About the Role:
The Civil Design Engineer position is intended for engineers with 2–4 years of civil/site design experience who are building strong technical skills and preparing to take on increased responsibility. This role focuses on detailed design and plan production while working closely with the Managing Partners and Project Engineers in a small, self-directed team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform civil site design including grading, drainage, utilities, horizontal control, and erosion control.
- Prepare and revise construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D (required).
- Assist with engineering calculations, exhibits, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Support Colorado land development projects and renewable energy projects nationwide.
- Coordinate internally with project teams to implement design changes and meet deadlines.
- Participate in occasional site visits and field coordination (limited travel).
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- 2–4 years of civil/site design experience.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required.
- Ability to work independently in a fully remote, small-business environment.
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary + bonus
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule and fully remote work environment
Apply by emailing your resume to info@conterraeng.com
Civil Project Engineer
Salary Range: $90,000 – 105,000 per year (Full-Time)
Schedule: 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday
Location: Fully remote (U.S., Colorado preferred)
About the Role:
Conterra Engineering is seeking a Civil Project Engineer to support the design and delivery of civil engineering projects. This role is well-suited for engineers who can work mostly independently with minimal oversight, manage their own workload, and coordinate directly with clients and agencies while remaining collaborative within a small, fully remote team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare civil designs for land development and renewable energy projects.
- Develop construction plans, technical reports, specifications, and engineering documentation.
- Perform grading, drainage, utility, horizontal control, and erosion control design.
- Use AutoCAD Civil 3D (required) for plan production and design.
- Floodplain and hydraulic modeling experience with HEC-RAS and/or FLO-2D (preferred, not required).
- Coordinate with clients, municipalities, contractors, and internal team members.
- Support permitting and agency coordination efforts.
- Conduct site visits as needed (approximately 0–15% travel).
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and projects with limited supervision, while seeking guidance when appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- 4-8 years of civil/site design experience.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required.
- Experience with Colorado land development and/or renewable energy projects preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary + bonus
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule and fully remote work environment
Apply by emailing your resume to info@conterraeng.com
Civil Senior Project Engineer
Salary Range: 105,000 – 120,000 per year (Full-Time)
Schedule: 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday
Location: Fully remote, In office, or hybrid
The Civil Senior Project Engineer role is a technical leadership position responsible for leading project design and delivery while mentoring junior staff. Senior Project Engineers at Conterra are expected to operate largely independently, providing technical direction, quality control, and project oversight in a fully remote, small-team setting, while coordinating directly with clients and project stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead civil design for land development and renewable energy projects.
- Perform grading, drainage, utility, horizontal control, and erosion control design.
- Oversee preparation of construction plans, reports, and specifications.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Review designs for quality, constructability, and code compliance.
- Coordinate directly with clients, agencies, and project stakeholders.
- Use AutoCAD Civil 3D (required) for design oversight and plan review.
- Floodplain and hydraulic modeling experience with HEC-RAS and/or FLO-2D (preferred, not required).
- Participate in site visits and field coordination as needed (limited travel).
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects and make engineering decisions independently, with minimal day-to-day oversight.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- 8–10+ years of civil/site design experience.
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required.
- Experience with land development projects in Colorado and renewable energy projects nationwide preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to independently manage projects in a remote work environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary + bonus
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule and fully remote work environment
Apply by emailing your resume to info@conterraeng.com