Staff Civil Engineer

Growing, Succeeding and Designing Our Future Together We are looking for future team members who are excited to make an impact. As an employee-owned company, we are dedicated to the betterment of our clients, our communities, and our employees. Your contribution is key to the quality-of-service SMA delivers. Throughout your career with SMA, there will be opportunities for you to improve the skills you need to achieve your professional goals.

We encourage you to explore innovative ways to develop solutions while collaborating with team members inside and outside the organization by providing the framework for you to find success. We don't just talk about being client-focused; the engineers, scientists, surveyors, technicians and other professionals at SMA live and breathe it.

After all, we are members of the communities we help. S UMMARY: Souder, Miller & Associates is recruiting for a Staff Engineer I-II for our Environmental Tech Sector. The position is located in our Arvada, CO office. The Staff Engineer I-II assists with projects by performing the duties related to the successful completion and delivery of a project.

Projects will include planning, design, and observation. Assignments typically include a mixture of field and office duties, working on teams and independently. New and varied assignments may be made frequently, requiring flexibility in travel, self-directed learning skills, and heightened social interaction. Field assignments can be frequent, and the duration can extend beyond one week.

The Staff Civil Engineer will directly support and coordinate with the Project Manager and multidisciplinary design teams on a variety of environmental and solid waste facility projects. The ideal candidate will have experience preparing civil and environmental design drawings for projects such as landfill expansions, grading and drainage improvements, leachate and stormwater management systems, landfill gas collection systems, transfer stations, and other solid waste infrastructure facilities.

The successful candidate must be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and budgets, and function effectively as part of a collaborative team environment. The candidate should be familiar with the application of engineering technology principles, methods, and techniques and be capable of completing a wide variety of tasks using AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Carlson software.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Acquire and develop basic technical skills. Apply prescribed techniques and procedures in accordance with established criteria to perform assigned tasks. Prepare grading, drainage, utility, erosion control, and site development plans for environmental and solid waste facility projects. Develop landfill design components including base grades, liner grades, interim and final cover grading plans, stormwater conveyance features, sedimentation ponds, leachate collection systems, landfill gas infrastructure, and access roads.

Perform earthwork and airspace volumetric calculations for landfill and site development projects. Perform routine technical work that does not require previous experience. Collect data and gather information or documents. Perform standard computations or analysis. Prepare drawings and visual aids. Assist in client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects.

Assist in the development of scopes of work and cost estimates for projects. Attend client meetings and complete field investigations, day or night; ability to complete overnight travel unassisted, sometimes extending several consecutive nights to in excess of one week. Become familiar with applicable local, state, and federal design standards, solid waste regulations, and permitting requirements.

Create, utilize, and modify plans, profiles, alignments, sample lines, corridors, and section views. Prepare detailed and accurate plan and profile drawings for ci vil and environmental infrastructure projects. Direct a variety of field work using subcontractors and/or staff. Serve as onsite project representative and provide construction observation services.

May be designated as responsible for the on-site health and safety plan administration. Responsible for job-specific quality system tasks as defined in corporate documents. Acquire and understand professional and ethical responsibilities toward co-workers, the corporation, regulatory agencies, and clients. Demonstrate increasing levels of efficiency and independence.

Recognize and operate within limitations while seeking advice as needed. Develop awareness of potential liabilities associated with the technical aspects of the area of expertise. Adhere to the appropriate document review requirements and understand the need to provide technical solutions that protect the company. Travel up to 25%.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in an appropriate engineering or science. Minimum 1 year of experience post-graduation preferred. In-training certificate or similar, as appropriate. Should actively pursue professional registration and/or certification. Must have a valid driver's license and able to pass drug tests.

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. At SMA, we reward talent with competitive salaries and benefits that reflect your experience and contributions: Salary Range: $70,000 to $90,000 per year.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Retirement Plan, Employee Stock Options (ESOP), Life/ADD Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care, and more. Paid Time Off & Wellness Programs: Generous PTO, flexible work schedules, wellness initiatives, and more.

Professional Growth: Tuition/Student Loan reimbursement program, professional dues, and opportunities for advancement within the company. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able and willing to frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Why SMA? Since 1985, Souder, Miller & Associates has been a leader in providing engineering, survey, and environmental solutions across New Mexico.

As the third-largest engineering firm in New Mexico, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to complex challenges, from designing public infrastructure to environmental remediation. Our employee-driven culture fosters a sense of ownership and community where everyone’s contribution is recognized and valued.

At SMA, you’re not just a team member – you’re an integral part of our journey to success, a mentor to the next generation of engineers, and a leader who shapes the future of the communities we serve. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact, drive innovation, and grow with an employee-owned firm, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to be part of our legacy.