Civil Engineer IV - Community Development

City of Greeley•Greeley, CO

3d•$118,482 - $171,799•Onsite

About The Position

The Civil Engineer IV serves as a senior leader within the City’s engineering and public works functions, providing strategic oversight, technical expertise, and executive-level project management. The position directs complex infrastructure and capital improvement programs, guides departmental policy, manages high-profile projects, and represents the City in interactions with elected officials, regulatory agencies, and the public. It leads engineering teams and coordinates across departments to support efficient, sustainable, and code-compliant delivery of public infrastructure projects. The role performs and oversees engineering research, project design and delivery, consultant selection and contract administration, staff supervision, and program and project budgeting. It also supports the development of City ordinances, design criteria, and standards, and provides technical advice and recommendations to City departments, leadership, and external stakeholders. Regular local and field travel within the County and nearby cities is required; access to a personal or City fleet vehicle may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or a combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that enables successful performance of the essential functions.
At least seven years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of qualifications.
Supervisor experience.
Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE).
Valid driver’s license.
Expert knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and methods for municipal infrastructure, including public works, water, and wastewater systems.
Extensive understanding of municipal codes, ordinances, regulatory compliance, and environmental standards.
In-depth knowledge of capital improvement planning, project management, budgeting, and strategic infrastructure development.
Knowledge of public-sector operations, long-range planning, and interdepartmental coordination.
Advanced project management skills, including multi-project oversight, resource allocation, risk assessment, and quality control.
Strong leadership, strategic planning, decision-making, analytical, problem-solving, and innovation skills.
Ability to develop and present technical and strategic recommendations to elected officials, City leadership, and external stakeholders.
Mentoring and team development skills.
Ability to provide executive-level guidance and strategic direction for municipal infrastructure and capital improvement programs.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects and priorities while ensuring compliance with standards, regulations, and budgets.
Ability to communicate effectively with technical staff, elected officials, the public, and interagency partners.
Ability to implement processes, policies, and technologies to improve project delivery and departmental operations.
Ability to represent the City in public meetings, regulatory discussions, and professional forums.
Ability to maintain attention to detail and accuracy while overseeing large-scale programs and multiple teams.
Ability to travel regularly within the County and nearby cities; access to a personal or City fleet vehicle may be required.
Ability to work extended hours in the evening, on holidays, and on weekends.
Ability to inspect worksites, navigate rough or uneven surfaces, perform computer work and repetitive tasks, and operate vehicles and computer equipment.
Ability to frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds; occasional stooping, crouching, kneeling, crawling, and climbing.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Fifteen or more years of experience in municipal engineering or related work.
Experience with GIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, hydraulic modeling (InfoWater software), and ArcGIS Pro.
Familiarity with GIS, AutoCAD, one or more SW modeling software programs, financial analysis, and advanced project management software.

Responsibilities

Research engineering matters, evaluate alternatives, prepare reports, and provide advice on engineering problems.
Respond to requests for engineering information and assistance from City departments, developers, consultants, and the public.
Attend advisory board, Planning Commission, and City Council meetings to explain engineering details, departmental concerns, and programs.
Review proposed Federal or State regulations and assist with developing or updating City ordinances, design criteria, and standards.
Manage design and maintenance of major capital improvement projects and engineering or planning studies, including consultant selection, proposal review, scope and contract negotiation, design decisions, and acceptance of consultant work.
Serve as Project Engineer for in-house capital and local improvement district designs; plan and direct design work, conduct neighborhood meetings, prepare contract documents and cost estimates, and create and access ordinances.
Administer construction contracts for capital improvement projects, including pre-bid and pre-construction conferences, plan and specification interpretation, field inspections, change orders, contractor payments, and final acceptance.
Plan, schedule, assign, and supervise work; evaluate performance and provide leadership and training opportunities.
Prepare and monitor operational and assigned capital improvement project budgets, including preliminary five- and twenty-year CIP project costs.
Stay current with state-of-the-art methods related to the position.
Supervise Engineering Interns and Technicians by directing daily activities, answering questions, reviewing work, and periodically evaluating performance.
Organize and delegate team assignments; hire, train, motivate, coach, and develop employees; set goals, evaluate performance, provide feedback, and hold employees accountable.
Resolve conflicts and complaints, improve processes, establish and achieve business and financial objectives, and ensure compliance with safety procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.