Civil Engineer - Construction Engineer - Recent Grad

Company: Basis Partners
Location: Englewood
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Location: Centennial, CO 80112 Compensation Range: Compensation range: $30.00 to $40.00 per hour. This position is considered non-exempt under FLSA. This is an estimated pay range. Final pay rate will be determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, job related skills, experience, qualifications, and market conditions. Are you interested in applying your Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology degree in the field of Transportation Construction as you pursue your Engineer in Training or Professional Engineering license? Basis is looking for an early career level Construction Engineer to join our growing Construction Inspection and Management practice team based out of Centennial, CO. As a Construction Engineer, you will build the foundation of your career through practical field experience, coaching, mentoring, and training. The position is a blend of technical, administrative, and heavy field experience. The focus will be on understanding and applying construction management processes, documentation, administration, and learning relevant terminology while performing construction inspection and management duties on projects in the transportation sector including roadways, bridges, and drainageways. As the position works beyond initial training, the Construction Engineer will take responsibility for inspecting construction activity to ensure compliance with permits, codes, standards, and contract documents while also developing the necessary collaboration, coordination, and communication skills with project stakeholders. Your evolution as a Construction Engineer: On day one, you will be doing work that matters alongside other talented team members. You will be building and transforming your skills by managing and supporting critical functions of a Construction Inspector role. A foundational aspect to the project will require you to read and understand contract documents, design plans, site layouts, specifications, shop drawings, and construction methods to ensure compliance to the legal requirements, project requirements, and safety regulations as you observe the construction process from start to finish on a day-to-day basis. Understanding and interpreting contract documents will be your foundation for converting contract and other documents to practical problem solving in real time in the field. Documenting construction activities and other important information daily throughout the project will help you learn, in a very practical manner, the construction flow of a project while also helping you develop observation and writing skills. You will gain knowledge and skills in applying the appropriate technology and tools used in transportation construction projects such as: Becoming proficient with Microsoft Office suite, cloud-based file servers, and GIS asset management software Consistently use digital tools such as Excel workbooks for explanation of pay quantities and variations from plan quantities Using standard inspection tools including measuring tape, smart level, measuring wheel, soils probe, and mobile devices You will develop hands on skills in evaluating construction materials (such as concrete, aggregates, pavements, and soils) and measuring dimensions and elevations against design plans and schematics, etc. by: measuring and documenting construction quantities for payment per contract terms using basic mathematics and geometry coordinating with third-party materials technicians for quality assurance testing. Safety is an important aspect of this role as well. You will help ensure a safe work environment by learning, applying, and modeling safety best practices while continuously identifying, anticipating, and preventing safety, health, and hazard concerns by surveying environmental, operational, and occupational conditions while on construction site. Requirements B.S. Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology 0-2 years’ experience in civil engineering (preferred) Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or in-process is preferred with the expectation of sitting for the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam in the future Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite particularly excel Excellent written and oral communication skills including technical writing (preferred) Mature interpersonal skills and problem solving ability Excellent organizational skills Self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions About Us: Basis Partners is a Colorado-based, people, team, and locally focused civil engineering consulting firm providing services to public agencies in the transportation industry. We are a consulting firm that is a sharp contrast to our competitors. Sure, we do the same work, but we are different from the rest in the way we handle projects, build cohesiveness, energy, skills, and local pride. It is firmly believed that if you place people first something remarkable will happen. It creates a community of fun, passionate individuals who help make their communities better, safer places to live. At Basis Partners, on day one, you will be doing work that matters alongside other talented and collaborative team members while building the foundation of your career through practical and hands on experience, coaching, mentoring, and training. It’s in our core to care for our community, our team, and our clients. Helping with the infrastructure of our community is a source of pride for our team. We can drive down a road, interstate, or cross a bridge and say, 'Wow, I was on a team that helped with that project! Our team lives and works here and we want to make sure we give back to the communities we serve by volunteering and supporting local organizations. We love to 'keep it local'! Check us out on social media and our website to learn more about us. Website www.basisp.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn & Twitter Benefit Summary: 401(k) with employer match (Roth and Traditional options) Medical, dental, and vision insurance Health savings account with employer contributions Dependent care flexible spending account Disability insurance (short term and long term) Company-paid life insurance with buy up provision Paid time off Parental leave (pregnancy and parental) Training and career progression to support and encourage you throughout the different stages of your career goals Powered by JazzHR ED95LY0atH

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