City Engineer

City of Loveland•Loveland, CO

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

Provide future focused operational and engineering leadership for the City of Loveland’s infrastructure systems, ensuring safe, resilient infrastructure that delivers seamless connectivity across the community. This position integrates technical expertise with strategic and operational oversight to enhance system performance, regulatory compliance, fiscal responsibility, and long-term sustainability. The position’s portfolio includes Traffic Operations, Transportation Engineering & Capital Projects, Street and Right-of-Way Management, Development and Planning teams. This position leads the analysis, asset management, planning and continuous evaluation of infrastructure with a strong emphasis on public safety, community impact, transparency, effective service delivery and a "one city" collaborative approach. Work collaboratively with internal city staff, the development community, residents and stakeholders. This role ensures the timely and successful delivery of capital and operational projects. The position guides the development, periodic updates and implementation of citywide master plans and standards including but not limited to transportation and other related planning efforts. Ensures the evolving needs of residents, businesses, actively pursues external funding opportunities, and coordinates with neighboring municipalities, counties, and the state to advance regional transportation, safety, and other related initiatives. The City of Loveland is hiring a dynamic and experienced City Engineer to lead with excellence in both operational and engineering functions. This highly visible role requires a commitment to safety, collaboration, and a unified “One City” approach. As a key member of the Public Works leadership team, the City Engineer reports directly to the Public Works Director and works closely with stakeholders across the organization and the community to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional service. If you are a strategic leader with a passion for building strong partnerships and driving impactful results, we invite you to apply and help shape the future of Loveland.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering or a related field.
8 years extensive engineering experience with a strong background in engineering and urban infrastructure, including urban design, transportation planning, street and intersection design and construction, traffic engineering, drainage systems, floodplain considerations, and integrated stormwater management solutions
8 years experience supervising work groups that are diverse in job skills, training, and duties.
8 years experience developing, monitoring, and regulating multiple budgets and projects.
8 years experience exercising discretionary judgment between "intent" and "rules" to make decisions.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Professional Engineer License registered in Colorado or must become registered in Colorado within (six) 6 months of hire date.
Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices related to regional planning, transportation planning and design, and traffic operations.
Understanding of municipal government operations and the interrelationships among departments, regional agencies, and partner jurisdictions.
Knowledge of business and organizational management practices, including budgeting, revenue and expenditure oversight, cost tracking, goal setting, delegation, and performance evaluation.
Lead with a people-focused approach that fosters trust, accountability, professional development, and a positive one-city culture.
Build and sustain strong cross-departmental and interagency partnerships to advance shared transportation and infrastructure goals.
Develop and implement long-range planning efforts, including master plans, capital improvement programs, and sustainable funding strategies.
Think strategically and solve complex problems independently and creatively while working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality when required.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to translate technical information for diverse audiences and build consensus among stakeholders.
Clearly articulate vision, provide direction, and align teams and partners around shared objectives.

Responsibilities

Administer multiple operating and capital budgets including utilization of diverse funding sources though state and federal grants, the Street Capital Expansion Fee (CEF) Program, General Fund, Utility Funds and Street Maintenance Fees. Ensure compliance with all funding, reporting, and regulatory requirements.
Lead complex problem solving and deliver innovative customer focused solutions that balance engineering and industry bet practices, professional judgement, and common-sense application in the best interest of the City and its customers.
Oversee project initiation, procurement and delivery. and review purchase orders, check requests, monthly progress payments, and monthly expenditure and revenue reports. Adhere to industry standard methods, City state and federal policies and regulations, as well as project management and industry best practices.
Apply sound professional judgment.
Evaluate and implement goals, standards, and regulations, effectively. Navigate competing or conflicting requirements to achieve optimal outcomes.
Ensure customer-focused service.
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
Advance projects, including administration of professional services contracts, development agreements, transportation & utility funding programs.
Represent at the local, regional, state, and national levels. Deliver clear, customer-focused communication through presentations verbal and spoken modes on projects, programs, policies, and funding strategies, supporting transparent, solution-oriented decision-making.
Oversee Capital Improvement Planning (CIP) project delivery that includes the selection, contracting, and management of consultants and contractors utilizing industry best practices while meeting regulatory requirements.
Oversee the development review process. Provide leadership and oversight of department’s involvement in the review process.
Provide technical and operational leadership for updates to development regulations, design standards, and related City policies. Ensure alignment with industry best practices and community objectives.
Provide people-centered leadership though the employment life cycle including recruiting, hiring, training, developing, evaluation, planning and directing work, recognition accountability resolution of workplace concerns and engagement.
Provide leadership to department staff members.
Collaborative member of the departments leadership team and assist in setting strategic direction and organizational priorities.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
Discounted Chilson Center passes
Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave
Flexible spending including Dependent Care
Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary 529 College Invest program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Personal and Professional Development opportunities
Employee Recognition Program
Exceptional work-life balance
Market based pay & regular performance reviews
Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program