Civil Engineer / Drainage

City of Pueblo • Pueblo, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Civil Engineer-Drainage is an exempt position under the direction of the Director of Stormwater. The role plans, designs, and manages construction of drainage facilities within the City and provides engineering and technical support for the operation and maintenance of City stormwater infrastructure. The position also reviews drainage reports, plans, and specifications submitted by private developers for new development within the City.

The incumbent directly supervises Associate Engineer I and Associate Engineer II employees in the Stormwater Division and works with project team members across City departments to achieve successful project outcomes. Work is performed primarily indoors, with frequent field and project-site tours and inspections. Fieldwork involves standing and walking on uneven terrain in various conditions; the position also involves periods of high activity and stress and frequent communication with City employees, the public, and outside agencies. The job description describes the general nature and level of the work and is not an exhaustive list of tasks.

Applicants must have an eligible engineering or engineering-technology degree and at least two years of civil engineering experience, including at least one year in stormwater engineering, public-right-of-way construction project management and oversight, and/or developing stormwater construction project scopes of work that include drawings and specifications. A valid driver’s license is required at application, and a Colorado driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days of employment. The employee must be able to obtain professional engineer licensure in Colorado within five years of appointment and maintain required licenses and certifications. The City does not sponsor work visas; hired applicants must provide proof of their legal right to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Possess an ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree or higher in any engineering field, or a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or another Engineering Technology field.
• At least two years of experience in civil engineering, including a minimum of one year in stormwater engineering, management and oversight of construction projects in the public right-of-way, and/or development of stormwater-related construction project scopes of work that include drawings and specifications.
• Possess a valid driver’s license at application and obtain a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment; maintain a valid license and notify the City immediately of changes to its status.
• Be able to obtain licensure as a professional engineer in Colorado within five years of appointment and maintain required licenses and certifications.
• Knowledge of current drainage analysis and design methods, practices, and procedures; erosion control measures; drainage-system maintenance policies; GIS; stormwater modeling software; and AutoCAD for preparing construction documents.
• Ability to work with engineers, developers, contractors, the public, City employees, and other agencies on drainage and related issues; analyze and develop floodplain information; supervise professional and technical employees; and provide good customer service.
• Ability to use software tools for data analysis, document authoring and editing, work management, technical-submittal and application review, and other assigned tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English and perform job duties safely.
• Meet any applicable criminal-justice-information access requirements, which may disqualify candidates with certain felony or misdemeanor convictions or pending charges.
• If hired, provide proof of legal right to work in the United States and complete employment eligibility verification; the City does not sponsor work visas.
• Meet the physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, including frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 15 pounds; occasional handling of up to 25 pounds with dollies or carts; and the listed sitting, walking, standing, reaching, bending, kneeling, climbing, grasping, manipulation, vision, speech, and hearing demands.
• Be able to stand and walk on uneven terrain during outdoor fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic analysis and design drainage systems for City projects, including storm sewers, inlets, manholes, detention ponds, outlet control structures, channels, and erosion control measures.
• Review and approve new products used in drainage systems and erosion control.
• Prepare or review master drainage plans.
• Develop flood-proofing measures for structures.
• Attend meetings and work with the public, other agencies, and City departments on drainage issues.
• Develop maintenance policies and procedures for drainage facilities and storm maintenance crews.
• Work with the Public Works Asset Coordinator and City GIS staff to update and maintain stormwater infrastructure inventory, condition-assessment data, and related information.
• Update City drainage design criteria and policies as needed.
• Prepare contract bid documents, specifications, cost estimates, and design documents.
• Review drainage plans submitted for commercial sites, subdivisions, and annexations.
• Directly supervise Associate Engineer I and Associate Engineer II employees in the Stormwater Division.
• Perform duties of similar classifications of an equal or lower pay grade as required.

Benefits

• The City of Pueblo describes its benefits package as rich and directs applicants to its benefits information online; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level