Project Engineer - Geotechnical & Heavy Civil
GPAC
Lakewood, CO · Posted October 30, 2026
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About the job
We are seeking a Project Engineer to support geotechnical and heavy civil construction projects across multiple locations. This is a heavily travel-based position, requiring extended time at project s