Civil Engineer II / III - Infrastructure - Public Works

City of Greeley • Greeley, CO

2d • $89,017 - $141,982

About The Position

The City of Greeley is hiring Civil Engineer II and Civil Engineer III professionals in the Public Works & Transportation Department to plan, design, review, construct, operate, and maintain transportation infrastructure and capital improvement projects. The roles contribute to transportation planning, development review, traffic engineering, asset management, and project delivery, working with City staff, consultants, contractors, developers, regulatory agencies, and the public.

The Civil Engineer II is a mid-level engineer who manages increasingly complex transportation and infrastructure projects through planning, design, and construction. The Civil Engineer III is a senior-level technical lead and project manager responsible for major initiatives, directing complex project work, and providing guidance to engineering staff. Both roles support improvements to safety, mobility, connectivity, and long-term infrastructure performance.

The position combines office work (estimated 70–80% of the time) with fieldwork (20–30%). It requires regular travel within the County and nearby cities, including visits to field sites, client locations, and City buildings. Occasional meetings outside normal business hours may be required. Relocation is not offered; applicants are preferred to live within commuting distance of Greeley, Colorado.

Requirements

• Civil Engineer II: bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering field.
• Civil Engineer II: at least three years of professional civil engineering experience.
• Civil Engineer II: Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification and ability to obtain Colorado Professional Engineer (PE) licensure within one year of hire.
• Civil Engineer III: bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering field.
• Civil Engineer III: at least five years of progressively responsible engineering experience, including municipal infrastructure, transportation, development review, or public works projects.
• Civil Engineer III: Professional Civil Engineer license in the State of Colorado.
• A valid driver's license.
• Ability to manage engineering contracts and capital improvement projects, including project approaches, RFPs, consultant selection, contract administration, and design and construction oversight.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, procedures, standards, and applicable transportation and public works regulations.
• Ability to perform technical research, develop scopes, evaluate alternatives, identify discrepancies, and make sound decisions on complex engineering issues.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presenting technical information and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with contract and budget administration, consultant services, change orders, contractor payments, and CIP funding.
• Ability to lead projects, direct consultants, oversee construction activities, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to meet the position's fieldwork and physical requirements, including walking on uneven terrain, climbing stairs and ladders, and occasionally lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds.
• Must successfully complete required pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
• Six or more years of engineering experience in transportation, public works, municipal engineering, or infrastructure delivery.
• Experience with development review, transportation impact studies, and traffic engineering.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local permitting requirements, including NEPA, the Clean Water Act, and CDPHE regulations.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, AutoCAD Civil 3D, traffic analysis software, and engineering design applications.

Responsibilities

• Review development proposals, traffic impact studies, permit applications, and construction documents for engineering and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate transportation impacts related to safety, capacity, multimodal access, constructability, maintenance, and long-term asset performance.
• Screen permits affecting public rights-of-way, public space, and transportation infrastructure; escalate high-risk or complex issues.
• Use traffic modeling, crash data, asset management information, field observations, and other analytical tools to assess transportation system performance.
• Support signal optimization, corridor retiming, adaptive signal operations, traffic-responsive timing, safety improvements, and transportation modernization.
• Coordinate with City departments, developers, consultants, utility providers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and the public.
• For Civil Engineer II: determine project approaches and delivery methods; develop RFPs, scopes of work, and professional service contracts; participate in consultant selection; and manage consultant performance and deliverables.
• For Civil Engineer II: manage capital improvement projects, prepare project scopes and planning documents, coordinate design and construction, participate in long-range planning, and review project plans.
• For Civil Engineer II: coordinate permits, easements, and regulatory approvals; communicate with stakeholders and residents; help resolve project conflicts; and assist with budgets and monitoring expenditures and CIP funding.
• For Civil Engineer III: lead planning, design, and delivery of major capital improvement projects; develop work plans, schedules, and implementation strategies; direct engineering design and consultant teams; and conduct public engagement.
• For Civil Engineer III: administer construction contracts, oversee implementation, conduct pre-bid and pre-construction meetings, interpret plans and specifications, and review change orders, pay requests, and closeout documents.
• For Civil Engineer III: prepare and monitor budgets, develop cost estimates and funding recommendations, provide project status reports, and assist with Capital Improvement Program development and prioritization.
• For Civil Engineer III: research technical issues, evaluate alternatives, prepare reports and recommendations, develop long-range infrastructure strategies, and provide expert engineering guidance.
• For Civil Engineer III: provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and promote consistent engineering standards, project delivery practices, and quality assurance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits-eligible position; the City offers a comprehensive total rewards program supporting employee development, recognition, safety, and well-being.

What This Job Offers

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