Civil Engineer II / III - Infrastructure - Public Works

City of Greeley • Greeley, CO

1d • Onsite

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 positions support transportation planning, development review, traffic engineering, asset management, and project delivery, working with City staff, consultants, contractors, developers, regulatory agencies, and the public.

Civil Engineer II manages increasingly complex transportation and infrastructure projects through planning, design, and construction. This includes coordinating with operations and asset management staff, participating in transportation and master planning, managing consultant contracts, overseeing capital projects, supervising contractors and consultants, and providing technical engineering support through project delivery and post-construction implementation.

Civil Engineer III serves as a technical lead and project manager for major transportation and public infrastructure initiatives. The role leads planning, design, and construction of complex capital projects; provides engineering guidance to staff; and makes technical decisions while coordinating with stakeholders, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and the public.

Both levels perform development and transportation planning reviews, support traffic operations and safety improvements, and coordinate project work with internal and external partners. Work combines office duties with fieldwork, with an estimated 70–80% of time in an office and 20–30% at field sites or project locations. Regular local travel within the county and nearby cities is required. Fieldwork can involve variable weather, uneven terrain, construction sites, traffic or work zones, moving machinery, and noise. Occasional meetings outside normal business hours may be required, and appropriate PPE must be worn as required. Relocation is not offered; living within a commutable distance of Greeley, Colorado, is preferred.

Requirements

• For Civil Engineer II: bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering field.
• For Civil Engineer II: at least three years of professional civil engineering experience.
• For Civil Engineer II: Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• For Civil Engineer II: ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Colorado within one year of hire.
• For Civil Engineer III: bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering field.
• For Civil Engineer III: at least five years of progressively responsible engineering experience, including municipal infrastructure, transportation, development review, or public works projects.
• For Civil Engineer III: Professional Civil Engineer license in Colorado.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Related combinations of education, experience, certifications, and licenses may qualify if they enable successful performance of the essential job functions.
• Ability to manage engineering contracts and capital 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 apply engineering standards to complex projects.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presenting technical information, obtaining approvals, addressing concerns, and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze complex issues, exercise professional judgment, adapt to changing priorities, and make sound decisions.
• Experience or ability in managing contracts, budgets, consultant services, change orders, contractor payments, and CIP funding.
• Ability to lead projects, direct consultants, oversee construction activities, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to travel regularly within the county and nearby cities; access to a personal or City fleet vehicle may be required.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including occasional walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, navigating uneven terrain, climbing stairs and ladders, and lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to complete pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification, including drug, background, national sex offender, and motor vehicle record checks; some positions may require a physical demands evaluation.

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.
• Living within a commutable distance of Greeley, Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Review development proposals, traffic impact studies, permit applications, and construction documents for compliance with City standards, plans, criteria, and regulations.
• 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, complex, or non-standard permits to engineering leadership.
• Use traffic modeling, crash data, asset management information, and analytical tools to evaluate transportation system performance.
• Support signal optimization, corridor retiming, adaptive signal operations, and traffic-responsive timing strategies.
• Monitor traffic operations and evaluate system performance using field observations and transportation data.
• Coordinate with City departments, developers, consultants, utility providers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and partner agencies.
• Conduct field reviews of roadways, traffic control devices, pavement markings, crosswalks, and signal infrastructure.
• Support proactive safety improvements, technology implementation, grant opportunities, system modernization, and interagency funding discussions.
• For Civil Engineer II: determine project approaches and delivery methods; develop RFPs; participate in consultant selection; prepare scopes of work; administer professional service contracts; and manage consultant performance and deliverables.
• For Civil Engineer II: manage transportation and infrastructure capital projects, prepare scopes and planning documents, coordinate design and construction, participate in long-range planning, and review plans and recommend modifications.
• For Civil Engineer II: direct consultants in obtaining permits, easements, and regulatory approvals; coordinate with property owners and project partners; assist with related negotiations; respond to requests; present project information; help resolve project conflicts; and assist with project budgets and CIP funding monitoring.
• For Civil Engineer III: lead planning, design, and delivery of major capital projects; develop work plans, schedules, and implementation strategies; direct design activities and consultant teams; and conduct neighborhood meetings and public engagement.
• For Civil Engineer III: administer construction contracts; oversee implementation; conduct pre-bid and pre-construction meetings; interpret plans, specifications, and contract requirements; review and approve change orders, contractor pay requests, and closeout documents; and coordinate with inspectors and project partners.
• For Civil Engineer III: prepare and monitor budgets, develop cost estimates and funding recommendations, provide monthly status and executive updates, and assist with CIP development and prioritization.
• For Civil Engineer III: conduct technical research, evaluate alternatives, prepare reports and recommendations, develop long-range CIP recommendations and infrastructure strategies, and provide expert guidance on complex technical issues.
• For Civil Engineer III: provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, support professional development, and promote consistency in standards, project delivery, and quality assurance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The position is benefits eligible; the posting directs applicants to the City benefits guide for details.
• The City describes its total rewards program as supporting employee development and recognition, safety, and well-being.

What This Job Offers

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