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Design Engineer

Position Purpose / Summary

This position is a multi-discipline opportunity to develop civil engineering skills in a team-oriented atmosphere. Applicants that demonstrate self-motivation and a design to obtain skills and apply them to three-dimensional site modeling with an emphasis on producing high-quality construction documents and written reports. This position also offers mentoring opportunities as part of a path to obtain professional engineering licensure. River City also offers an optional 4-day work week. Pay is hourly with time and a half for hours worked in excess of 40 per week.

Essential job Functions

  • Work primarily in the office utilizing Autocad Civil 3D to design a variety of engineering projects.
  • Develop proficiency in engineering of site grading, streets, sidewalks, parking areas, and utilities.
  • Research and understand code requirements for local jurisdictions, engineering solutions that comply with these requirements.
  • Produce clear and concise submittal plan sets and construction documents.
  • Plan daily activities to meet productivity goals.
  • Communicate with supervisor and office staff about all aspects of the project.
  • Prepare daily time sheets, data logs, expense reports, and field change orders.
  • Occasional work outdoors in variable weather conditions observing construction activities.
  • Create clear and concise reports detailing construction activities.
  • Collaborate with a multi-discipline team and communicate with clients, subconsultants, site supervisors, and contractors.
  • Adheres to company policies and service line procedures.
  • Follow safety protocols.
  • Participate in department and training.
  • Represent RCC in the field and always embody a professional image.
  • Preserve and enhance the RCC brand through job knowledge.
  • Occasional travel is required.
  • Working from home is not optional for entry-level staff, may be considered for experienced staff.
  • Required to work multiple shifts as necessary.
  • Other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Characteristics

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent social skills.

Education, Certification, and Screening Requirements

  • BS in Civil Engineering
  • Passing record of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam preferred.
  • Experience in Autocad Civil 3D preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license in good standing.
  • Must pass a drug screen and background check.

Effective Date

05/02/2026

Location

Grand Junction, CO

Status

Full-Time

Reports To

Principal

Pay Range

$28-$38/hr.

Hours/Week

40 (30 minimum)

Classification

Non-Exempt

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Alec Thomas, PLS

Alec Thomas, PLS

Senior Professional Land Surveyor

Alec plays an integral role in the surveying team at River City Consultants. Alec graduated in 2010 from the Metropolitan State College of Denver with a Bachelor of Science in Surveying and Mapping, as well as a Minor in Mathematics. He is a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in Colorado. Alec is a Certified Federal Surveyor (CFedS), which is a designation he earned through a licensing program created by the federal government to assure cadastral boundary surveys are performed in accordance with Bureau of Land Management standards.

Alec has served as project surveyor on many important local projects including work on the Grand Junction Regional Airport, Xcel Energy right-of-way and easement surveys, Xcel Energy/CDOT gas line as-builts, and numerous oil and gas survey operations. Other prior projects Alec has contributed to are the Telluride Airport Runway Reconstruction, federal cadastral projects for the Bureau of Land Management, and project management for a high school football stadium and elementary school.

Alec is a member of the Professional Land Surveyors of Colorado, Western Colorado Land Surveyors and the National Society of Professional Surveyors.