Associate Civil Engineer

Company: ESP Associates
Location: Fort Collins
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description At Ditesco, an ESP Company, we don’t just manage projects – we deliver success. Based in Fort Collins, Colorado, we are a full-service engineering, program, project, and construction management firm dedicated to turning vision into reality. Since 2006, we’ve been the trusted partner bridging the gap between owners, engineers, architects, and contractors, ensuring seamless collaboration and exceptional results. From water and wastewater systems to transportation, utilities, municipal facilities, and fiber telecommunications, we drive infrastructure projects forward – on time, on budget, and beyond expectations. POSITION DESCRIPTION The Associate Engineer is an engineering position within Ditesco that has advanced beyond an entry level engineer. This position is responsible for the design, project, and construction management of public utilities, telecommunications, broadband, heavy civil water transmission, and public and commercial buildings with oversight from a Senior Project Manager or Program Manager. This position will be responsible for multitasking and managing multiple projects effectively. It will also be responsible for the inspection of construction work for contract compliance, project documentation, and recommendation of remediation measures as necessary. RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Other duties may be assigned. Duties are varied in nature and include: Works at local and remote jobsites, as assigned. Manages and produces project design tasks such as plans, reports, maps, and other data related to project design. Ability to draft technical reports. Manage cost, schedule, and quality using project controls tools. Manage client budgets for construction phases of work with supervisory oversight and consults regularly with supervisor on cost and budgetary issues on projects. Performs project schedule analysis using Microsoft Project or other project management scheduling software to track critical path and monitor float and project progress. Attends, and may oversee, weekly project progress meetings. Create, review, edit, and distribute meeting minutes and support project documentation. Assist with writing and coordinating the distribution of monthly dashboard reports. Maintain a daily log of construction and inspection activities and prepare and review progress reports. Assist with managing construction quality control and assurance programs with supervisory oversight. Provide field engineering support as needed on construction projects. Complete site inspection for engineering design and construction management services. Contract administration of various project types (GMP, Unit Price, Cost Plus, etc.) including assisting in the review, and approval of pay applications, change orders, field orders, and change directives. Perform coordination of work items, scheduling, and communication amongst contractors, utility companies, governmental agencies, citizens, and others as needed. Manage project closeout procedures which consist of commissioning activities including punch list, completion certificates, warranties, start-up and testing, early project operations, and final payment procedures. Assist with accurate record drawings and as-built documentation maintained throughout project delivery. Manage project schedule controls. Understand project risk in engineering design and construction management. Assist in project invoicing, completing timely reviews, and accurate reporting of project costs. QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Fundamentals of Engineering (EI) preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 3 years of increasingly responsible experience in engineering and construction with emphasis in the following areas: Construction and project management Engineering experience related to private, municipal or federal agency projects Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in engineering design or construction with a background in Civil Engineering Design, Construction Management, and/or Project Management. Field engineering and layout knowledge. Knowledge of engineering principles and construction practices related to civil engineering, commercial and public buildings, public utilities and telecommunications construction. Ability to ensure compliance with and follow standard safety practices and procedures common to construction work. Understanding of construction phasing and practices and ability to implement this knowledge in accurate and construction-grade engineering design. Ability to compile data and statistics and evaluate and write reports. Ability to read budgets, and proposals, and understand job costs. Ability to prepare construction cost estimates for design and construction projects to AACE Class 3 level accuracy. Ability to prepare engineering cost estimates for design and construction projects. Ability to effectively communicate using both oral and written communication to internal, external teams and clients. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, clients, and the public. Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects at one time. AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or Microstation experience. ArcGIS experience. Microsoft Project scheduling software or similar experience. Corporate Information: ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection. Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 195 on the 2025 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2025 ranking of 52. ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including: Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days) PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days) Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid) Long-Term Disability Insurance Life Insurance Pet Insurance Education Reimbursement Opportunities Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan Referral Bonuses

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