GMS, Inc., Consulting Engineers is hiring for a Civil Engineer for full-time employment in its Colorado Springs office located in Downtown Colorado Springs. GMS, Inc. is a small, family-oriented engineering firm with a client base of small municipalities and communities . At a minimum, a B.S. Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering is required, with preferred work or practical experience of ten or more years in areas related to design of civil engineering, water and wastewater infrastructure.
Since 1978, GMS, Inc., Consulting Engineers has been dedicated to serving small rural communities by listening, creating, and facilitating new infrastructure that can literally breathe life into the community.
Civil Engineer Mission: To serve a critical role for rural and underprivileged communities through the design of water, wastewater, drainage, or roadway infrastructure projects to meet critical infrastructure needs.
About You
You feel strongly that many communities are underserved and want to make an impact with your abilities
You believe that reliable water and wastewater infrastructure is something all communities should attain
You work well independently and as a team player
You gain deep satisfaction in working through problems
You like to think creatively on the best way to implement a project to minimize capital and operational costs
You easily interpret regulations and translate them into layman’s terms
You enjoy a team environment where you both create and generate designs and appropriately delegate work
Civil Engineer Expectations:
You’ll be responsible for planning, analysis, evaluation, design, and coordination for small projects, or as part of a team on larger projects
You’ll use your communication skills to correspond with small communities to obtain data and write about the findings in a way that is clearly understood by all
You’ll convey findings, typically through public speaking, at Town Board meetings.
You will be involved in the analysis of pipe hydraulics, pump system design, equipment selection, and alternative evaluations on various projects.
You are willing to multi-task and take on a variety of tasks over and above your job description
You will be the liaison between all stakeholders, before, during, and after construction
You will be responsible for the permitting process at every stage of the project, ensuring the project has received all necessary clearances
Salary Range $90,000 to $120,000 DOE
Civil Engineer Benefits:
Paid time off (vacation and holidays)
Sick time
LTD, Medical, Life Insurance, Dental and Vision offered
Flexible Spending Account
Profit sharing program
Quarterly bonus plan
Civil Engineer Skills and Experience:
B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering
Minimum 10 years of experience in civil engineering
Licensed as a professional engineer in the State of Colorado or eligible to be licensed through application by reciprocity or by exam within 6 months
Proficiency in AutoCAD with focused experience in Civil 3D and/or Plant 3D
Have the ability to work with and mentor younger engineers
Experience in the design of complex water and wastewater projects a plus
For 43 years, GMS, Inc., Consulting Engineers has been providing engineering, planning, surveying and construction administration to our clients throughout Colorado. GMS, Inc. focuses solely on water, wastewater, storm water, drainage and roadway infrastructure for towns, cities, counties, special districts and non-profit associations. In most all cases, we are the “engineer-of-record” for the entities that we represent.
GMS, Inc.’s office is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado at the foot of Pikes Peak. Our team of professionals provides quality, professional engineering services to address our client’s goals and objectives. We are able to respond quickly, accurately and efficiently to their needs addressing day-to-day operational issues and concerns.
