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Company Overview
Founded in 1956, JVA, Inc. is a Structural, Civil, and Environmental engineering firm with offices in the downtown communities of Boulder, Fort Collins, Winter Park, Glenwood Springs, and Denver, Colorado. We specialize in site civil, infrastructure, environmental, water/ wastewater engineering, structural and historic preservation for public and private entities across the state.
We pride ourselves on our company values. Here are a few that make us a unique and collaborative engineering firm:
- Caring Company: Support co-workers, clients, families, and community. Maintain excellent relationships with co-workers and clients.
- Integrity: JVA demonstrates honest, respectful and ethical behavior with both employees and clients.
- Respect: Foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and accountability internally and with clients.
- Employee Retention: Hire and retain outstanding individuals for the long term. Professional and personal development of individuals is key to retention by providing mentorship, peer advisement, annual reviews and career planning while maintaining a rich social atmosphere.
- Innovative: Provide education, up-to-date technology, and tools to keep JVA on the leading edge of our industry.
Working at jva
Competitive Benefits
Annual Salary Raises
Bonuses
Medical and Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Long-Term Care Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
401K Plan
Stock Bonus Plan
RTD EcoPass (Boulder and Denver Locations)
Annual Salary Raises
Bonuses
Medical and Dental Insurance
Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Long-Term Care Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
401K Plan
Stock Bonus Plan
RTD EcoPass (Boulder and Denver Locations)
Structural Job openings
Our Structural Department works on commercial, residential, and municipal buildings in Colorado and across the country. We value teamwork, mentorship, and professional growth. Our project portfolio offers the opportunity to work with a variety of materials and to engage with the project from conceptual design all the way through completion of construction.
EXAMPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
Daily tasks include building and editing REVIT models, performing structural design calculations, reviewing shop drawings, researching code issues, and attending site visits.
REQUIRED Qualifications
• Upper-level student pursuing a B.S. or M.S. with an emphasis in structural engineering
• REVIT skills required & CAD skills encouraged
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Exposure to Steel and Concrete Design courses
• Effective communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
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JVA is seeking a full-time Project Manager to join our Structural Engineering team in our Boulder or Fort Collins offices. Successful candidates will be capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of structural engineering principles and practices in broad areas. Supervision received is mostly administrative, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
EXAMPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
- Plan, develop, coordinate, and direct K-12, healthcare, and commercial projects of various sizes.
- Take lead role in project budgeting and staffing needs.
- Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate assignments.
- Supervise engineering and support personnel.
- Complete project-specific detailing and specialized engineering tasks.
- Review and edit project specifications.
- Complete QC reviews and conduct constructability reviews for engineering projects managed by peers.
- Coordinate Construction Administration services with Project Engineer and or/Design Engineer.
- Manage select clients and develop new clients in area of expertise.
- Coordinate marketing activities with a Principal or Senior Project Manager.
- Assist with proposal preparation and fee negotiation for potential projects.
- Review billing and assist in accounts receivable collection.
REQUIRED Qualifications
- Ability to obtain Colorado PE License within six months of hire: Have the required combination of education and engineering experience to be able to obtain a Colorado civil PE license within six months of hire.
- Ability to design and detail composite steel structural systems with reinforced concrete foundations.
- Communication: Clearly communicate project progress to internal and external team members.
- Collaboration: Successfully work within a team environment.
- Project Management: Establish project priorities, supervise engineering and support personnel, and delegate design and modeling tasks.
- Prioritize and Pivot: Produce high quality results while balancing multiple projects and deadlines.
PREFERRED Qualifications
- Masonry experience: Ability to design and detail CMU bearing and shear walls.
- Software Utilization: Ability to review structural, architectural, and mechanical plans and details in REVIT. Experience creating structural building models in RISA or RAM.
- Initiative: Self-motivated to think ahead and proactively solve problems.
REQUIRED Credentials
PREFERRED Credentials
JVA is seeking a full-time Senior Project Engineer to join our Structural Engineering team in our Boulder or Fort Collins office. Successful candidates will be capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of structural engineering principles and practices in broad areas. Senior project engineers work in tandem with senior staff to plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work on projects of moderate scope or on a portion of a major project.
EXAMPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
- Plan, coordinate, and direct small to mid-size projects.
- Supervise engineering tasks of Design Engineers.
- Complete project-specific detailing.
- Create building analysis models using RAM or RISA.
- Assist Senior Project Manager or Principal with client and staff management on large projects.
- Coordinate Construction Administration services with Project Manager.
- Independently conduct site visits and prepare field observation reports.
- Review and approve invoices.
REQUIRED Qualifications
- Ability to obtain Colorado PE License within six months of hire: Have the required combination of education and engineering experience to be able to obtain a Colorado civil PE license within six months of hire.
- Ability to design and detail composite steel structural systems with reinforced concrete foundations.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaboration: Successfully work within a team environment.
- Prioritize and Pivot: Produce high quality results while balancing multiple projects and deadlines.
PREFERRED Qualifications
- Masonry experience: Ability to design and detail CMU bearing and shear walls.
- Software Utilization: Ability to produce structural plans and details in REVIT. Experience creating structural building models in RISA or RAM.
- Initiative: Self-motivated to think ahead and proactively solve problems.
REQUIRED Credentials
PREFERRED Credentials
JVA is seeking a full-time Project Engineer to join our Structural Engineering team in our Boulder or Fort Collins office. Successful candidates will be capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of structural engineering principles and practices in broad areas. Project engineers work in tandem with senior staff to plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work on projects of moderate scope or on a portion of a major project.
EXAMPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
- Perform structural design and detailing for small, medium, and large projects.
- Plan, coordinate, and direct small to mid-size projects.
- Produce structural models, plans, and details using REVIT. Coordinate modeling efforts of design engineers and BIM modelers.
- Supervise engineering tasks of design engineers.
- Create building analysis models using RAM or RISA.
- Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and perform field observations.
- Collaborate with project manager to develop project work breakdown structure, assign tasks, and monitor project budget.
REQUIRED Qualifications
- Ability to obtain Colorado PE License within six months of hire: Have the required combination of education and engineering experience to be able to obtain a Colorado PE license within six months of hire.
- Ability to design and detail composite steel structural systems with reinforced concrete foundations.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaboration: Successfully work within a team environment.
- Prioritize and Pivot: Produce high quality results while balancing multiple projects and deadlines.
PREFERRED Qualifications
- Masonry experience: Ability to design and detail CMU bearing and shear walls.
- Software Utilization: Ability to produce structural plans and details in REVIT. Experience creating structural building models in RISA or RAM.
- Initiative: Self-motivated to think ahead and proactively solve problems.
REQUIRED Credentials
PREFERRED Credentials
JVA is seeking a full-time Project Manager to join our Historic and Existing Structures Studio within the Structural Engineering department of our employee-centric firm. The position can be filled in our Boulder, Denver, or Fort Collins office. Successful candidates will apply structural engineering principles and practices to analyze existing buildings and design solutions. Project Managers will work collaboratively with engineers of all levels including Principals, other Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Design Engineers. Projects range from dilapidated barns to grand public buildings with, and without, historic building designations.
EXAMPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
- Plan, develop, coordinate, and direct Historic Preservation, rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, and addition projects of various sizes.
- Take lead role in project budgeting and staffing needs.
- Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate assignments.
- Supervise engineering and support personnel.
- Complete project-specific detailing and specialized engineering tasks.
- Review and edit project specifications.
- Complete QC reviews and conduct constructability reviews for engineering projects managed by peers.
- Coordinate Construction Administration services with Project Engineer and or/Design Engineer.
- Manage select clients and develop new clients in Historic Preservation and existing buildings sectors.
- Coordinate marketing activities with a Principal or Senior Project Manager.
- Assist with proposal preparation and fee negotiation for potential projects.
- Review billing and assist in accounts receivable collection.
- Review and track invoicing on your projects.
REQUIRED Qualifications
- Initiative: Self-motivated to think ahead and proactively solve problems.
- Passion: Inspired by the benefits of building preservation.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Clearly and frequently communicate with internal and external team members.
- Collaboration: Successfully work within a team environment.
- Project Management: Establish project priorities, supervise engineering and support personnel, and delegate design and modeling tasks.
- Prioritize and Pivot: Produce high quality results while balancing multiple projects and deadlines.
- Travel: Enthusiastic for opportunities to travel regionally and nationwide.
PREFERRED Qualifications
- Ability to obtain Colorado PE License within six months of hire: Have the required combination of education and engineering experience to be able to obtain a Colorado civil PE license within six months of hire.
- Wood Experience: Ability to analyze wood, timber, and log framed buildings and design strengthening measures.
- Masonry Experience: Exposure to masonry design and willingness to learn unreinforced masonry analysis and repair techniques.
- Software Utilization: Ability to review structural, architectural, and mechanical plans and details in REVIT and create structural building models in RISA or RAM.
REQUIRED Credentials
PREFERRED Credentials
JVA is seeking a full-time Design Engineer to join our Structural Engineering team in our Fort Collins office. Successful candidates will be capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of structural engineering principles and practices in broad areas. Design engineers work in tandem with senior staff to plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work on projects of moderate scope or on a portion of a major project.
EXAMPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
- Perform structural design and detailing tasks for small, medium, and large projects.
- Produce structural graphic models, plans, and details using REVIT. Coordinate modeling efforts with other design engineers and BIM modelers.
- Create building analysis models using RAM or RISA.
- Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and perform field observations.
REQUIRED Qualifications
- Ability to obtain Colorado Engineer Intern designation within six months of hire: Have the required combination of education and examination to obtain a Colorado EI designation within six months of hire.
- Structural steel and reinforced concrete coursework: Familiarity with structural steel and reinforced concrete design principles.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaboration: Successfully work within a team environment.
- Prioritize and Pivot: Produce high quality results while balancing multiple projects and deadlines.
- Initiative: Self-motivated to think ahead and proactively solve problems.
PREFERRED Qualifications
- Foundation design and masonry design coursework: Familiarity with concrete foundation design principles and reinforced concrete masonry design principles.
- Software Utilization: Ability to produce structural plans and details in REVIT.
REQUIRED Credentials
PREFERRED Credentials
JVA is seeking a full-time Project Engineer to join our Historic and Existing Structures Studio within the Structural Engineering department of our employee-centric firm. The position can be filled in our Boulder, Denver, or Fort Collins office. Successful candidates will apply structural engineering principles and practices to analyze existing buildings and design solutions. Project Engineers will work in tandem with senior staff to plan, schedule, and coordinate all phases of the engineering work. Projects range from dilapidated barns to grand public buildings with, and without, historic building designations.
EXAMPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
- Plan, coordinate, and direct small- to medium-size projects.
- Supervise engineering tasks of Design Engineers.
- Collaborate with Project Manager to develop project work breakdown structure, assign tasks, and monitor project budget.
- Prepare assessment reports and design narratives.
- Perform structural analysis, design and detailing for small-, medium-, and large-size projects.
- Produce structural models, plans, and details using REVIT. Coordinate modeling efforts of design engineers and BIM modelers.
- Create building analysis models using RAM or RISA.
- Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and perform field observations.
REQUIRED Qualifications
- Initiative: Self-motivated to think ahead and proactively solve problems.
- Passion: Inspired by the benefits of building preservation.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaboration: Successfully work within a team environment.
- Prioritize and Pivot: Produce high quality results while balancing multiple projects and deadlines.
- Travel: Enthusiastic for opportunities to travel regionally and nationwide.
PREFERRED Qualifications
- Ability to obtain Colorado PE License within six months of hire: Have the required combination of education and engineering experience to be able to obtain a Colorado PE license within six months of hire.
- Wood Experience: Ability to analyze wood, timber, and log framed buildings and design strengthening measures.
- Masonry Experience: Exposure to masonry design and willingness to learn unreinforced masonry analysis and repair techniques.
- Software Utilization: Ability to produce structural plans and details in REVIT. Experience creating structural building models in RISA or RAM.
REQUIRED Credentials
PREFERRED Credentials
Civil Job openings
Our Civil Department offers a diversity of projects with emphasis on community-centric projects such as parks, municipal and infrastructure services, and schools and other institutional buildings. Our group works with a close sense of teamwork and comradery on every project fostering individuality and personal relationships.
EXAMPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
Daily tasks include researching and developing design options, preparing reports, plans, and specifications, and reviewing shop drawings. Also, attending site visits and providing CAD support as capable.
REQUIRED Qualifications
• Upper-level student pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in civil engineering
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• CAD skills encouraged
• Effective communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
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The Civil Project Engineer independently performs project assignments with instructions from the Project Manager on a wide range of site development and infrastructure projects across Colorado including rural towns, cities, and mountain projects. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects. Responsible for applying intensive and diversified knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices during planning, design, and construction of civil projects.
EXAMPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
- Design civil site and infrastructure projects to solve complex problems
- Prepare written technical reports and project specifications to communicate the design details to the project owner and contractor
- Participate in municipal agency review meetings for project permitting to support approval of site development projects
- Collaborate during client review meetings during each phase of design to communicate and problem solve updated design details
- Support the other project team members including Principal, Project Manager, Design Engineer, and others to achieve deliverable goals and meet the project deadlines
- Provides on-site and in-office duties during the construction administration phase by providing construction observation reports, process change orders, and maintain shop drawing and RFI logs.
REQUIRED Qualifications
- Degree and Credential Requirements: NONE! We value candidates who can demonstrate capability and articulate how prior experiences will help them contribute.
- Knowledge of Engineering Principles: Familiarity with complex engineering elements including site design, grading and drainage, utility design, report preparation, constructability reviews, and engineering estimates using creative problem solving for completion of engineering projects.
- Prioritize and Pivot Effectively: Produce high quality results while balancing work on a variety of projects and priorities in order to support multiple project teams and deadlines.
- Communication: Remains open and willing to receive and apply feedback to continually improve.
- Delegation: Assign and train Design Engineers to produce high quality deliverables and enhance professional development.
PREFERRED Qualifications
- Ability to obtain P.E. License within one year of hire: Have the required combination years of education and engineering experience to be able to obtain a P.E. License in the state of Colorado within one year of hire.
- Software Utilization: Demonstrated expertise with preparing construction drawings, calculations, and reports with AutoCAD Civil3D and applicable civil engineering software packages.
- Technical Reading and Writing: Research, comprehend, and communicate technical design criteria and details to project teams and clients.
REQUIRED Credentials
PREFERRED Credentials
Design Engineers support and collaborate with the design teams on a wide range of site development and infrastructure projects across Colorado. The Design Engineer receives technical guidance from Project Engineers and Project Managers in order to provide engineering excellence. Design Engineers receive supervisory review and approval from the project team with opportunities to participate and influence creative and innovative solutions. Design Engineers are responsible for utilizing Autodesk Civil 3D and civil engineering principles to develop thoughtful, creative, clear and concise designs and plan sets for owners, clients and contractors. The successful Design Engineer demonstrates an eagerness for continued improvement around plan set aesthetics, design, integrity and cohesiveness.
EXAMPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
- Researches design options and develops plan and report details as required by assignment.
- Involvement with Agency reviews. Assists with research into municipal requirements and with comment responses to reviewing jurisdictions.
- Reviews drawings supplied by subcontractors, engineers, and architects and coordinates with civil requirements of the project.
- Participates in “kick-off” and design review meetings, and interacts with clients during meetings as needed and as level of experience progresses.
- Applies knowledge of JVA’s standards to quality control of plan production and can perform CAD drafting.
- Project setup, plan production and annotation using the most current CAD standards and best practices
- Assists with quantity takeoffs and bid tabulations
REQUIRED Qualifications
- Knowledge of Engineering Principles: Competent with engineering elements including site design, grading and drainage, utility design, constructability reviews using creative problem solving for completion of engineering plan sets.
- Prioritize and Pivot Effectively: Produce high quality results while balancing work on a variety of projects and priorities in order to support multiple project teams and deadlines.
• Communication: Remains open and willing to receive and apply feedback to continually improve. - Active Listening: Give full attention to instructions provided, take time to understand points being made, and proactively ask questions to clarify as necessary.
- Collaboration: Successfully work within a group to complete a project collectively.
- Initiative: Self-motivated to think ahead and proactively support project teams to problem solve and meet deadlines
PREFERRED Qualifications
- Ability to obtain E.I. License within one year of hire: Have the required combination years of education and engineering experience to be able to obtain a E.I. License in the state of Colorado within one year of hire.
- Software Utilization: Familiarity with preparing construction drawings with Autodesk Civil 3D and MS Office software packages.
- Growth mindset: Able to approach new tasks with a focus on improvement and to continually evolve and develop.
REQUIRED Credentials
- Degree and Credential Requirements: We value candidates who can demonstrate capability and articulate how prior experiences will help them contribute.
PREFERRED Credentials
Environmental Job openings
Our Environmental Department offers a diversity of projects with emphasis on district water/wastewater utility projects. The clients we serve include small to mid-sized towns, cities, special districts, and mountain communities. Our group works across all JVA offices to foster teamwork, professional development, and a variety of project types, clients, and teams.
The Environmental CAD Designer will gain an introduction to environmental engineering and consulting with design assignments from water treatment facility to wastewater treatment facility, and everything in between. Responsible for utilizing Autodesk Plant 3D and other supporting software to develop thoughtful, creative and clear designs and plan sets for our owners, clients and contractors. Demonstrates an eagerness for continued improvement in plan set aesthetics and design along with a strong desire to learn and understand engineering concepts to effectively apply them to enhance overall plan set quality. With experience the Environmental CAD Designer will independently perform project assignments with instructions from the Project Team and apply what they have learned to assist in finding solutions to unique problems with every new project.
EXAMPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
- Work collaboratively with Principals, Managers, Engineers, and Designers to develop clear, cohesive plan sets that effectively communicate project design intent to owners, clients, and contractors.
- Plan set development may include, but is not limited to, project setup, schematic design, hydraulic analysis, site development, and process design.
- Apply company CAD standards and industry best practices throughout plan set development to ensure consistency, accuracy, and high-quality deliverables.
- Apply and coordinate notes, legends and standard details as applicable.
- Participate in project meetings, huddles and QA/QC protocols.
- Perform routine aspects of design assignments and with frequent check-ins with senior team members for input and feedback.
- After gaining sufficient experience and a strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, apply this knowledge to support project design efforts and enhance the overall quality of plan sets.
- Assist the design team in the ongoing development and implementation of new standards and technologies to improve plan set quality and overall efficiency.
REQUIRED Qualifications
- Software Utilization: Demonstrated a strong understanding of the Autodesk Plant 3D and/or Civil 3D workspace.
- Intuition: Demonstrate strong problem-solving ability, recognizing that each project may present unique challenges that require thoughtful, adaptable solutions.
- Collaboration: Successfully work within a group to complete a project collectively.
- Prioritize and Pivot Effectively: Produce high quality results while balancing work on a variety of projects and priorities to support multiple project teams and deadlines.
- Communication: Quickly adapt to others using different forms of communication to easily connect and convey information via phone, text, email and/or chat.
- Active Listening: Give full attention to instructions provided, take time to understand points being made, and proactively ask questions to clarify as necessary.
PREFERRED Qualifications
- Software Utilization: Demonstrated a strong understanding of the Autodesk workspace.
- Familiarity with Engineer Principles: Understand engineering elements of water and wastewater treatment facilities, water and sewer utilities and design constructability.
REQUIRED Credentials
- Degree and Credential Requirements: NONE! We value candidates who can demonstrate capability and articulate how prior experiences will help them contribute.
PREFERRED Credentials
EXAMPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
Daily tasks include assisting with water or wastewater process design calculations, writing permitting reports, compiling data, and attending site visits.
REQUIRED Qualifications
- Upper-level student pursuing a BS or MS in environmental or civil engineering
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Exposure to fluid mechanics, water treatment, and wastewater treatment
- Effective communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
PREFERRED Qualifications
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Administration Job openings
Our Administration Department supports JVA’s three engineering disciplines. Within the department are the Billing, Marketing, Human Resources, IT, and Facilities teams.
sHADOWING pROGRAM
The JVA Shadowing Program provides high school and college students with the opportunity to spend half a day shadowing members of JVA’s engineering departments. These shadowing experiences give students firsthand insight into the day-to-day work of civil, environmental, and structural engineers while helping them connect with industry professionals.
Have questions or need more information? Reach out at shadowing@jvajva.com.
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