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Join Us in Grand Junction

Live, work, and play in Grand Junction, Colorado, a hidden gateway to countless outdoor amenities. Within a drive of 15 minutes to 2.5 hours, you will find world class mountain biking, skiing, hunting, fishing, climbing, hiking, and rafting in a low population density setting. River City Consultants Inc., is a privately held, growing consulting firm nestled in this epicenter of adventure. We value our people and encourage them to enjoy the surrounding landscape while building their careers here. Our company fosters creativity and collaboration with just the right amount of structure.

Current Openings

There are no openings at this time, please check back soon.

A cyclist in Rocky Mountain National Monument.
Downtown Grand Junction, Colorado.
Skiing in Colorado.

Careers FAQ

What is it like to work at River City Consultants?

At River City Consultants, you'll work on diverse projects, learn from experienced professionals, and have opportunities to grow your career. As a locally owned firm, we foster a collaborative, flexible workplace that values mentorship, professional development, and work-life balance. See our work in the Portfolio.

What engineering and surveying positions are currently open?

Current openings are listed on this Careers page. If no openings are available, check back or reach out to introduce yourself even if you do not see an exact match. Contact Us to start a conversation.

What qualifications do you look for in design engineers and survey technicians?

Design engineers typically need an engineering degree and progress toward or completion of Civil PE licensure. Survey technicians need field aptitude and a willingness to learn, with survey experience or licensure a plus. We value reliability and a strong work ethic as much as credentials.

Does River City Consultants offer internships or entry-level opportunities for new graduates?

River City Consultants welcomes early-career engineers and survey technicians and internships for students pursuing civil engineering or surveying. Reach out through the Contact Us page to start a conversation, even between posted openings.

What benefits and growth opportunities does River City Consultants offer?

River City Consultants offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and support for professional licensure and continuing education. Through mentorship, hands-on project experience, and increasing responsibility, employees have opportunities to grow from entry-level roles into project leadership.

What is the hiring process like, and how do I apply?

Apply through this Careers page by submitting your resume for an open role or if no open position is listed, contact us. After reviewing resumes, we'd proceed to an interview (either remote or in-person) and then make a decision.

What is it like to live and work in Grand Junction, Colorado?

Grand Junction offers a high quality of life on Colorado's Western Slope, with world-class outdoor recreation, a more relaxed pace than the Front Range, and a short commute that leaves room for both. It is a place where you can build a serious engineering career and still get to the trails after work.

Alec Thomas, PLS

Alec Thomas, PLS

Senior Professional Land Surveyor

Alec plays an integral role in the surveying team at River City Consultants. Alec graduated in 2010 from the Metropolitan State College of Denver with a Bachelor of Science in Surveying and Mapping, as well as a Minor in Mathematics. He is a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in Colorado. Alec is a Certified Federal Surveyor (CFedS), which is a designation he earned through a licensing program created by the federal government to assure cadastral boundary surveys are performed in accordance with Bureau of Land Management standards.

Alec has served as project surveyor on many important local projects including work on the Grand Junction Regional Airport, Xcel Energy right-of-way and easement surveys, Xcel Energy/CDOT gas line as-builts, and numerous oil and gas survey operations. Other prior projects Alec has contributed to are the Telluride Airport Runway Reconstruction, federal cadastral projects for the Bureau of Land Management, and project management for a high school football stadium and elementary school.

Alec is a member of the Professional Land Surveyors of Colorado, Western Colorado Land Surveyors and the National Society of Professional Surveyors.