Civil Engineer, PE (Remote)

Deliver complete, accurate civil design packages (grading, drainage, erosion control/stormwater) that meet client requirements, jurisdictional standards, and Ascent QA/QC expectations.

Produce engineered designs and supporting calculations in AutoCAD Civil 3D with documented assumptions and constructible details.

Proactively identify permitting and design requirements by researching jurisdictional standards and project constraints, flagging ambiguities early and coordinating alignment with senior engineering leadership and the Project Manager.

Serve as Engineer of Record for assigned scopes by performing final reviews and signing/sealing deliverables within defined complexity thresholds, escalating higher-risk items for senior review.

Support reliable project execution through responsive client communication (with PM support as needed) and timely status/risk updates to protect deadlines and client expectations.

Develops civil site design deliverables for energy and infrastructure projects, including grading, drainage, utility layout, and related construction details in support of plan sets and exhibits.

Produces and maintains design surfaces, corridors (as applicable), alignments, profiles, and plan production using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Prepares and updates civil engineering calculations and supporting documentation to support design decisions and deliverable completeness.

Coordinates internal design inputs and incorporates project requirements, constraints, and client feedback with support from the Project Manager.

Develops grading and drainage designs and supporting calculations appropriate to the project scope and jurisdictional expectations.

Produces erosion control and stormwater deliverables (plans, notes, details, and supporting documentation) consistent with project requirements and applicable standards.

Supports constructible, field-practical design by considering site constraints, sequencing, and typical construction methods within the project’s intent.

Serves as Engineer of Record for assigned scopes by completing technical reviews and signing/sealing deliverables within defined complexity thresholds and approved scope.

Applies Ascent QA/QC standards, including self-checks and peer review participation, to ensure deliverables are accurate, complete, and consistent.

Escalates higher-complexity design elements, novel jurisdictional issues, or elevated risk items for senior review prior to finalization and sealing.

Participates in client meetings and design coordination discussions as a technical representative, with PM or senior support as needed based on project complexity.

Coordinates with Survey, GIS, Permitting, and Project Management teams to support integrated project execution; provides clear status updates and flags risks or scope impacts that could affect deadlines or client expectations.

Ability to perform final technical reviews and exercise professional judgment within assigned complexity thresholds; escalates elevated-risk items appropriately.

Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D for grading, surfaces, alignments/profiles, plan production, and quantity/support workflows as applicable, with demonstrated capability in grading and drainage design and supporting calculations for land development, industrial grading, or similar site development work.

Demonstrated capability developing erosion control and stormwater deliverables (plans, notes, details, and supporting documentation) aligned with jurisdictional standards, including the ability to research and apply jurisdictional design criteria and permitting requirements and elevate items requiring interpretation.

Strong quality ownership: self-checking work, documenting assumptions, and producing complete, accurate deliverables.

Client-facing communication skills: able to participate in meetings, explain design intent, and respond professionally and promptly to coordination needs.

Strong organization and time management skills; able to manage priorities and maintain schedule reliability with PM support.

Experience supporting energy-sector civil site design (oil & gas well pads/facilities, midstream infrastructure) and/or renewables (solar, wind, BESS).

Familiarity with Colorado and/or regional jurisdictional standards, drainage criteria, and permitting processes in markets where Ascent operates.

Experience with SWPPP/DESC/GESC documentation and typical stormwater compliance workflows (as applicable by jurisdiction).

Experience mentoring junior engineers/CAD designers through design reviews and onboarding support.

Working knowledge of hydrology/hydraulics tools or workflows used for drainage analysis (software varies by client/jurisdiction).

Experience coordinating across Survey, GIS, Permitting, and Construction/Field teams on integrated project delivery.

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or closely related field) from an accredited program.

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Colorado or ability to obtain Colorado licensure through reciprocity within an agreed timeframe.

1–5 years of demonstrated professional practice as a licensed PE, including experience reviewing and signing/sealing civil engineering deliverables for applicable project scopes.

Experience supporting energy-sector civil projects (well pads/facilities, midstream infrastructure) and/or renewable energy developments (solar, wind, BESS).

Experience working with multi-jurisdictional design criteria and permitting processes (counties, municipalities, and agency standards).

Prior experience in a consulting environment with client-facing design coordination.

Remote work is acceptable.

Standard work hours are Monday–Friday, generally aligned to Mountain Standard Time (MST), to support collaboration with clients and internal teams. Flexibility is supported within continental U.S. time zones, provided core team availability and communication are maintained.

Work hours may vary based on business needs. Additional hours may occasionally be required to meet project deadlines, and all time worked must be accurately recorded in accordance with company policy.

Travel may be required on occasion for team collaboration, training, or project support.

Employment is limited to candidates authorized to work in the United States and able to work within continental U.S. time zones.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.