Civil Engineer I, II, or III- Transportation

City of Arvada•Arvada, CO

18h•$82,905 - $138,415•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Arvada is seeking a Civil Engineer I, II, or III to support the planning, design, maintenance, and preservation of the City's transportation infrastructure. The successful candidate will support the management, inspection, and preservation of the City's bridge assets as part of a comprehensive transportation infrastructure program, helping ensure a safe, reliable, and resilient transportation network.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of principles and practices of engineering.
Basic knowledge in preparing and negotiating routine contractor and vendor contracts.
Knowledge and ability to apply standard engineering techniques and procedures.
Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner.
Ability to prioritize multiple and changing work requests while meeting the many needs of the customers/users.
Ability to exercise sound initiative and judgment as well as make decisions within the scope of assigned authority.
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
Civil Engineer I Requirements: Colorado Engineer In Training (EIT) certification required within 12 months of employment.
Civil Engineer II Requirements: Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering or related field.
Civil Engineer II Requirements: Colorado Engineer In Training (EIT) certification required.
Civil Engineer III Requirements: Four (4) years of experience in civil engineering in the focus area.
Civil Engineer III Requirements: Professional Engineering License required with ability to obtain Colorado PE License within six-months
Education: Bachelors Degree (BA, BS, BBA) in Engineering.
Must pass a criminal background check and a driving record check, if required by the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience in bridge inspection, maintenance, rehabilitation, or asset management is preferred.
A valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record is preferred.
Experience or demonstrated interest in bridge inspection, maintenance, rehabilitation, or asset management.

Responsibilities

Prepares and/or develops plans for projects and programs involving coordination with other departments and/or outside organizations.
Prepares requests for proposals, right-of-way acquisitions, and design of infrastructure projects.
Prepares public infrastructure project bids and construction contracts.
Develops specific routine project budget, oversees expenditures of the project funds.
Administers contracts, which may include preparation of progress payments, negotiation of change orders, resolving contract payment disputes, and ensuring compliance with provisions in the contract.
Reviews engineering plans submitted by others, recommend changes for reasonableness, to conform with existing infrastructure, or in conformance to the city’s Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements.
Enforces the city’s Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements.
Reviews and coordinates programs and projects with governmental agencies, districts, landowners, contractors, and consultants.
Assists in negotiation of acquisition of right of way from property owners.
Prepares budgets and reports on capital improvement / maintenance projects for public works programs.
Proposes updates to the Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements.
Analyzes alternative solutions to projects to determine the most adequate and cost-effective solution.
Communicates and interacts with a variety of interests including but not limited to elected officials, government and quasi-government representatives, districts, landholders, developers, citizens, and others as needed to perform the duties and functions of the position.
Manages city assets.
Travels to and attends team and organizational meetings, training, events and activities and appropriately and professionally represents the department.
Represents division on various city committees and outside organizations.
Visits may be made to construction sites, ten or more times a month, which may have large construction equipment, loud noise, pipeline trenches, and possible heavy truck and vehicle traffic.
Performs other duties as assigned.