Regional Engineering Lead Northern Colorado

As the Regional Engineering Lead – Northern Colorado, you will lead the performance, growth, and market presence of RockSol’s transportation and infrastructure design practice throughout the Northern Colorado region. This leadership role is responsible for client service, business development, project delivery oversight, and strategic growth initiatives, with a strong emphasis on building relationships and securing work with Colorado agencies at the local, regional, and state levels, including CDOT, municipalities, counties, metropolitan planning organizations, and special districts.

The ideal candidate will possess technical expertise in one or more of the following disciplines: Bridge, Roadway, Traffic, Hydraulics, or Transportation Engineering, while serving as a client-facing leader responsible for evaluating opportunities, leading pursuits, attending proposal and interview meetings, and growing RockSol’s presence throughout Colorado.

Project Management, Technical Oversight & Staff Leadership

• Be capable of analyzing complex transportation and infrastructure engineering projects, identifying technical challenges, and implementing practical, effective solutions across bridge, roadway, traffic, and hydraulic disciplines.
• Review engineering reports, construction plans, design calculations, specifications, and cost estimates to ensure accuracy, constructability, quality, and compliance with applicable standards and best practices.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in the successful delivery of transportation and civil infrastructure projects.
• Serve as a senior technical resource and advisor for project managers, engineers, and design staff.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, staffing plans, and budgets while ensuring successful project execution.
• Oversee quality assurance and quality control processes through the review of project deliverables and adherence to RockSol standards.
• Lead client meetings, project reviews, and stakeholder coordination efforts.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff, fostering technical excellence and professional growth throughout the region.
• Collaborate with state, regional, and national practice leaders to ensure consistent delivery excellence and resource utilization.

  Marketing & Business Development

• Help develop and execute RockSol’s Colorado transportation and infrastructure growth strategy, leveraging a thorough understanding of the Colorado marketplace, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), and alternative procurement opportunities.
• Lead go/no-go discussions and develop pursuit strategies aligned with RockSol growth objectives.
• Work closely with marketing and operations leadership to develop business development initiatives and pursuit plans.
• Represent Egis at client meetings, proposal interviews, industry conferences, professional organizations, and networking events.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers at CDOT, municipalities, counties, water districts, transit agencies, MPOs, and other public-sector organizations.
• Lead and participate in proposal development efforts, interview preparation, and project presentations.
• Develop strategic teaming relationships with engineering firms, contractors, and industry partners.
• Schedule and conduct regular meetings with existing and prospective clients to identify opportunities and strengthen partnerships throughout Colorado.

  Business Strategy & Regional Growth

• Support development and implementation of regional business plans focused on sustainable growth in the Colorado market.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify strategic growth opportunities across transportation, water resources, roadway, bridge, traffic, and infrastructure markets.
• Drive expansion efforts in the northern Colorado region and surrounding communities.
• Assess market trends, funding programs, and agency priorities to inform growth strategies.
• Evaluate staffing needs and workforce planning requirements to support future growth objectives.
• Support recruiting, retention, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and client service excellence.

  Finance & Operations

• Monitor project financial performance, budgets, utilization, and forecasting activities.
• Assist with resource planning and staffing strategies to maximize operational efficiency.
• Communicate key business metrics, project performance indicators, and growth updates to regional leadership.
• Support implementation of operational best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

  Operational Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with regional and national practice leaders to maximize cross-selling and teaming opportunities.
• Ensure exceptional client service and client satisfaction across all projects and business activities.
• Oversee project delivery performance and adherence to quality management procedures.
• Support succession planning and leadership development across the Colorado team.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities for staff.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, professional engineering standards, and RockSol policies.
• Foster open communication, teamwork, and knowledge sharing throughout the region.
• Maintain an agreed-upon level of technical and project chargeability while supporting leadership responsibilities.

  Results

• Drive growth of RockSol’s Colorado transportation and infrastructure practice in support of company-wide strategic objectives.
• Expand relationships and increase market share with CDOT, municipalities, counties, transit agencies, and other public-sector clients.
• Successfully win and deliver high-profile transportation and infrastructure projects throughout Colorado.
• Build and strengthen RockSol’s reputation as a trusted engineering partner across the Colorado market.
• Develop and grow a high-performing regional engineering team capable of supporting long-term business objectives.
• Leverage an entrepreneurial mindset to identify opportunities, expand services, and penetrate new markets.
• Create a culture focused on technical excellence, client satisfaction, employee engagement, and sustainable growth.

The Expertise You'll Bring (Qualifications)

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Colorado PE preferred or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
• Minimum 12-15 years of progressive experience in civil, transportation, or water resources engineering.
• Proven experience leading and delivering complex infrastructure projects through effective project, team, and budget management.
• Strong understanding of planning, design, and construction services for transportation and civil infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated success in business development, client relationship management, and project pursuits.
• Experience evaluating RFPs/RFQs and leading proposal development and interview teams.
• Strategic and growth-oriented leadership mindset.
• Strong network of relationships within Colorado transportation, infrastructure, and public-sector agencies preferred.
• Experience working with CDOT, local governments, county agencies, MPOs, transit authorities, or water agencies preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to build trust and long-term relationships with clients, staff, teaming partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Adept at representing the firm externally through client engagement, networking, proposal development, presentations, and industry involvement while fostering strong internal collaboration and team development.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an established engineering leader to drive RockSol’s continued growth across Colorado while serving as the face of the organization in northern Colorado markets.