Civil Engineer II - Roadway

City of Aurora•Aurora, CO

4d•Remote

About The Position

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply. OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT The Development Services Department is comprised of the Building Division, Development Review Division, Office of Development Assistance (ODA), and the Office of Process Improvement. The Development Review Division consolidates engineering and Real Property development review, including site plans, civil plans, traﬃc engineering, and Land Development (Plat, easements, licenses) reviews with a focus on customer service and achieving or exceeding performance metrics. The city’s overall development process, spanning several city departments, is managed by the Oﬃce of Development Assistance. ODA’s project managers are the liaisons between our development partners,s including initial department introduction meetings, development applications and planning approval, civil construction document review and approval, and building construction document review and approval and permitting. Departments that are integral to the development review process include ODA, Planning and Economic Development, Aurora Water, Parks, Recreation and Open Space, and both the Development Review Division and Building Division. The Development Review team is responsible for the review of private and public development and capital projects. This team is instrumental in reviewing master plans, public improvement plans, and complex site and civil plans to ensure consistency with the City’s codes and standards. Our Civil Engineers are responsible for reviewing simple to moderately complex engineering documents under the supervision and direction of the Senior Engineers and Civil Engineering Supervisor, and in coordination with the Plans Review Manager and City Engineer. These individuals have a technical expertise in some or all of the following areas: land development, master plans, site plans, and roadway design for a wide array of project types. Projects include a wide array of types from smaller residential communities to large-scale master planned residential, commercial, and industrial sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering, or related field
Two (2) years of professional engineering work for Civil Engineer II
Knowledge of current engineering principles and practices applicable to municipal and development engineering projects, including local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to assigned function.
Thorough knowledge of trail system, ADA ramps, roadway design, and construction specifications
Strong interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills
Strong customer service skills
Skill in the use of engineering instruments and equipment, including a personal computer and related software
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, all levels of management, including executive staff, citizens, and elected officials
Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
Present ideas clearly and concisely in oral and written form to leadership and management
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with the public, commissions, City Council, other jurisdictions and agencies, and city staff regarding development projects and issues
Interpret codes and criteria
Ability to review development plans and reports,
Ability to extract relevant information, make decisions, or provide recommendations for complex technical and procedural issues
Creatively solve problems, negotiate, and handle stressful situations in a positive and productive manner
Able to manage multiple projects, objectives, and competing priorities
Colorado Driver's License with a good driving record
Registration as an Engineer In Training (EIT) preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience in municipal engineering, development, or roadway design preferred
Registration as an Engineer In Training (EIT) preferred

Responsibilities

Reviews simple to moderately complex planning and engineering documents (master plans, public improvement plans, site and/or civil plans, reports) for conformance to City standards and code
Reviews developments, site plans, and civil plans for conformance to annexation agreements, intergovernmental agreements, master plans, public improvements plans, City Code, manuals, standards, and roadway & urban drainage requirements
Prepares and participates in pre-application meetings facilitated by the Office of Development Assistance, and writes or reviews comprehensive engineering notes for site specific standard for developers and their engineering teams
Coordinates drainage review items with Aurora Water
Ensures compliance with design standards, City policies and procedures, and governmental regulations
Facilitate communication and collaboration with others to solve problems
May support Senior Engineers in the design of interdepartmental engineering projects
Weekly attends department meetings and ad-hoc project-specific meetings to develop solutions to project issues either under the direction of or with the support of senior-level staff
May respond to citizen concerns and inquiries under the direction of Senior Engineers or Supervisors
Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package
Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
Light rail station minutes away
On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
Access to innovation workspaces
Rich benefits package with low employee costs
Generous paid-time-off program (Vacation, Sick and Personal leaves)
Retirement pension plan
Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community
Growing city and employee population
Expansive perk benefits such as free Recreation Center Membership, wellness programs, tuition assistance, career advancement, performance bonus programs, etc.
On-site fitness center and wellness programs
Remote work opportunities