Civil Engineer I or II - Community Development

City of Greeley • Greeley, CO

1d • $73,567 - $141,983 • Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Greeley is seeking a Civil Engineer to support the review and coordination of new development projects. The primary responsibilities of this position include reviewing development construction documents, evaluating public infrastructure systems for design quality and compliance with City of Greeley design criteria, construction specifications, ordinances, and policies, and coordinating with City departments during permitting and construction. Additional responsibilities include coordinating final project deliverables such as construction plans, engineering reports, subdivision plats, and development agreements; processing development-related permits (e.g., grading, infrastructure, and building permits); reviewing easements and subdivision plats; assisting with the drafting and coordination of development agreements; resolving construction-related issues; conducting final drainage inspections; coordinating project punch lists; and participating in or leading project-related meetings. This position operates within a case management structure alongside a Planner and is supported by administrative and inspection staff.

Requirements

• Civil Engineer I Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental or a closely related field.
• Zero (0) to two (2) years of experience in civil engineering plan preparation, plan review, development engineering, or capital improvement projects.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required within one (1) year of hire.
• Experience with civil engineering principles and practices, particularly related to the design and construction of streets, water systems, sanitary sewer systems, and stormwater drainage.
• Civil Engineer II Meets all requirements for Engineer I.
• Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in civil engineering plan preparation, plan review, development engineering, or capital improvement projects.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
• Colorado Professional Engineer (PE) license required within one (1) year of hire.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices related to the design and construction of streets, water distribution systems, sanitary sewer systems, and stormwater drainage systems.
• Knowledge of construction materials, construction methods, and industry standards applicable to municipal public infrastructure.
• Knowledge of development review and permitting processes, including plan review workflows and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Knowledge of interpreting and reviewing construction drawings, specifications, subdivision plats, easements, and technical engineering reports.
• Skill in technical analysis and research; evaluating engineering design alternatives; and identifying constructability, compliance, and coordination issues.
• Skill in producing clear, concise written review comments, including redlines and documentation of required revisions.
• Skill in using common computer applications (spreadsheets, databases, word processing) and engineering-related software such as CADD, GIS, hydraulic analysis programs, water modeling software, and stormwater hydrology/hydraulic modeling tools.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively and professionally with developers, consultants, contractors, City staff, property owners, and the public in person, by phone, and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple development cases/projects simultaneously, organize competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a customer-focused environment.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and maintain effective working relationships to resolve issues during permitting and construction.
• Ability to interpret and apply City design criteria, construction specifications, ordinances, policies, and engineering standards to development plans and permits.
• Ability to conduct or support field inspections, identify deficiencies, and document findings to support compliance and project closeout activities.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure (preferred for Engineer I; encouraged for Engineer II prior to hire).
• Experience with GIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, hydraulic modeling (InfoWater software), and ArcGIS Pro.
• Experience reviewing private development projects for compliance with municipal design criteria, construction specifications, and local ordinances.
• Experience coordinating with planning, building, public works/utilities, and inspection teams during permitting and construction.
• Experience interpreting and reviewing subdivision plats, easements, and development-related legal/technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the review of construction drawings, as-built drawings, subdivision plats, development agreements, easement documents, hydraulic reports, drainage reports, geotechnical reports, pavement design reports, and traffic impact studies associated with new development projects.
• Perform technical analysis and research; develop and evaluate engineering design alternatives; and prepare clear, concise review comments and redlined documents.
• Provide technical guidance and respond to requests for information from City departments, developers, consultants, contractors, and the public regarding development-related engineering requirements.
• Review building and public works permits for consistency with approved plans and perform field inspections.
• Assist in the development and periodic update of City ordinances, design criteria, and engineering standards.
• Collaborate effectively with developers, engineers, contractors, City staff, property owners, and the general public.

Benefits

• The City offers a robust benefits package, including health and wellness, retirement savings, and discounted Greeley facilities access.
• This position is benefits eligible.

What This Job Offers

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