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The Opportunity

Ulteig is seeking a Lead Roadway Engineer to play a key role in the delivery of transportation projects across Colorado, supporting CDOT and local agency clients. This individual will lead roadway design efforts within multi-discipline teams, taking ownership of design execution from concept development through PS&E and construction support. The selected candidate will serve as a roadway task lead, combining hands-on production with team leadership, mentorship of junior staff, and coordination with clients and project managers. This role is ideal for an engineer ready to expand into project management while contributing to client growth and future pursuits. The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Execute complex assignments under minimal supervision.
• Visually portray complex design features.
• Successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Prioritize work tasks to meet scheduled delivery dates.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Ulteig is a 100% employee-owned company with ESOP contribution for eligible employees after the first year of service.

 

What You'll Do

• Lead roadway design execution for transportation projects, coordinating closely with project managers, clients, and multi-discipline teams.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Review designs for high quality, support engineers through challenging problem-solving, and drive standards across the department.
• Support team and department initiatives focused on improving design workflows, tools, and delivery efficiency.
• Work closely with clients to understand their technical needs and identify the best feasible solutions.
• Apply current, standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to complete engineering tasks, supporting other civil design workflows as necessary.
• Apply sound engineering judgment to evaluate design options and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Maintain a value engineering mindset throughout the development, design, and construction phases.
• Develop comprehensive plans, specifications, and observation reports that are accurate and in accordance with sound engineering practices.
• Recommend alterations to development criteria and design features to improve quality and project outcomes.
• Review plans and specifications for constructability, safety, and risk management considerations.
• Lead QA/QC efforts for roadway design tasks to ensure accurate, complete, and review-ready submittals.
• Prepare detailed reports and correspondence concerning the direction and progress of assigned projects.
• Collaborate closely with business and engineering staff across multiple markets and technical disciplines.
• Support marketing, sales, and business development activities within the assigned market.

 

What We Expect from You

• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required; Colorado licensure preferred or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe. NCEES Council Record is a plus.
• 6–10+ years of civil engineering experience preferred, including 4–5+ years in roadway design.
• Demonstrated experience leading roadway design tasks and contributing to multi-discipline project delivery.
• Lead roadway design efforts within project teams; assign work, coordinate tasks, and ensure quality and accountability
• Mentor and develop junior staff through design reviews, day-to-day guidance, and task-level coaching
• Drive coordination across disciplines (drainage, traffic, structures, utilities)
• Serve as roadway design lead for PS&E deliverables, responsible for quality, completeness, and coordination under the direction of project leadership
• Actively contribute to design production, including model development, plan preparation, and quantity development
• Strong in geometric design, grading, phasing, and constructability
• Prepare and review alignments, quantities, and cost estimates
• Strong proficiency in Bentley OpenRoads Designer, including corridor modeling, plan production, and supporting team production workflows
• Experience delivering CDOT projects; understands standards, specifications, and workflows
• Familiar with CDOT design manuals and stakeholder coordination
• Manage multiple assignments; meet schedule and quality expectations
• Proactively identify risks (ROW, utilities, scope gaps) and drive resolution
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to clients and teams
• Demonstrate readiness to support project management responsibilities, including scope development, schedule coordination, and client interaction
• Participate in client coordination and support proposals/business development
• Experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

 

 

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability, and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team members, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

 

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose-driven organization that has built a culture focused on people, both our clients and our employees, for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meeting your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality, and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America’s essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients. 

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive, whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid, or in the office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule, so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today! 

 

Ulteig is a Drug-Free Workplace

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Additional Opportunity Details:
Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $111,200 - $150,400
* Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job-specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: To protect the interests of all parties, Ulteig Engineers, Inc., will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate or an approved vendor that has a written and signed agreement in place with Ulteig. Please do not contact or forward resumes to our company employees or locations. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered Ulteig property. Ulteig is not responsible for any charges or fees related to unsolicited resumes.