Civil Engineer IV - Community Development

City of Greeley • Greeley, CO

2d • 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 role 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 position manages major capital improvement projects and engineering or planning studies, including consultant selection and contract negotiations, project design, construction administration, budgets, and staff supervision. Work is based in a combination of office and field settings and requires regular local travel within the County and nearby cities. Field duties may involve construction zones, heavy equipment, variable weather, and noise. The position may require extended hours in the evening, on holidays, and on weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or an equivalent combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that enables successful performance of the essential functions.
• Seven years of direct relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses.
• 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.
• Familiarity with GIS, AutoCAD, stormwater modeling software, financial analysis, and advanced project management software.
• 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 communication skills.
• Ability to develop and present technical and strategic recommendations to elected officials, City leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to mentor and develop teams, provide strategic direction, manage complex projects and priorities, and maintain compliance with standards, regulations, and budgets.
• Ability to implement processes, policies, and technologies; represent the City in public meetings, regulatory discussions, and professional forums; and maintain attention to detail across programs and 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, holidays, and weekends.
• Ability to inspect work sites over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; perform extensive computer work; and use light hand tools.
• Ability to frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally perform stooping, crouching, kneeling, crawling, and climbing.
• Manual dexterity to operate computer equipment and vehicles and vision to interpret documents and engineering drawings and inspect work projects.
• Ability to communicate information to contractors, property owners, personnel, and the public.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification, including drug testing, background and national sex offender searches, and motor vehicle record searches; some positions also require a physical demands evaluation.

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.

Responsibilities

• Research technical issues, evaluate alternatives, prepare reports, and provide engineering advice.
• Respond to engineering and information requests from City departments, developers, consultants, and the public.
• Attend advisory board, Planning Commission, and City Council meetings to explain engineering details, concerns, and programs.
• Review proposed Federal and State regulations and assist in developing or updating City ordinances, design criteria, and standards.
• Manage design and maintenance of major capital improvement projects and engineering or planning studies; participate in consultant selection, review proposals, negotiate scopes and contracts, recommend design decisions, and review consultant work.
• Serve as Project Engineer for in-house designs of capital and local improvement district projects; develop work plans and schedules, direct and participate in design, conduct neighborhood meetings, and prepare contract documents and construction cost estimates.
• Administer construction contracts for capital improvement projects, including pre-bid and pre-construction conferences, interpreting plans and specifications, 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 program operating budgets and assigned capital improvement project budgets, including preliminary five- and twenty-year CIP project costs.
• Keep current with state-of-the-art methods related to the position.
• Supervise Engineering Interns and Technicians, direct daily activities, answer questions, review work, and periodically evaluate performance.
• Organize and delegate team assignments; hire, train, motivate, coach, and provide constructive feedback to employees.
• Set employee goals, hold employees accountable, resolve conflicts and complaints, and support employee development.
• Analyze information and processes and develop more effective or efficient processes; establish and achieve business and financial objectives; ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The position is benefits eligible; the posting refers applicants to the City’s benefits guide for details.
• The City describes a comprehensive total rewards program that supports employee development and recognition and employee safety and well-being.

What This Job Offers

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