Engineer - Capital Project Delivery

City of Aurora

2d•$72,638 - $109,083•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Aurora is seeking dedicated and collaborative individuals to join its team. Aurora Water is responsible for providing life-sustaining services, including planning, designing, operating, and maintaining drinking water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems. The Capital Project Delivery team focuses on supporting the utility's capital project delivery program. Engineers on this team are responsible for the procurement and management of consultants and contractors for capital improvement projects. The successful candidate could be hired at the Engineer I, Engineer II, or Project Engineer I level, with core responsibilities consistent across all levels, but with increasing independence, project responsibility, and complexity at each higher level. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Architecture, or directly related field from ABET accredited program
Engineer I: No Experience Required.
Engineer II: Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience performing engineering calculations and performing project management.
Project Engineer I: Four (4) to six (6) years of relevant experience performing engineering calculations and performing project management.
Engineer I: Engineering Intern or Engineer in Training (EI or EIT) Certification
Engineer II: Engineering Intern or Engineer in Training (EI or EIT) Certification
Project Engineer I: Professional Engineering License (or ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months) or Architectural License
All Levels: Colorado driver's license with a good driving history
General proficiency in MS Office products
Ability to take on tasks and manage successful completion of those tasks
Ability to manage and prioritize workload
Ability to learn, document and apply technical criteria
Ability to read, review, and write technical documentation
Ability to procure and manage contractors/consultants
Ability to effectively communicate with supervisor, teammates, contractors, and/or consultants
Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with City employees, officials, and the general public
Ability to accept feedback graciously and learn from prior experiences
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills
Exemplary technical writing and reading skills
Motivation, ability, and perseverance for daily duties
Ability to effectively manage a high-volume workload with multiple competing deadlines
Teamwork
Professionalism
Positive attitude
High energy, positive "can do" attitude with a high level of accountability for driving results
Strong focus on customer needs and approachability
Undisputed integrity and trust
Excellent problem solving and communication skills
Ability to effectively deal with change and ambiguity
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively build relationships and manage conflict
High learning agility, driven to continuously develop existing and new skills
Ability to work effectively within and to contribute to a team approach

Nice To Haves

Prior Municipality Experience
Professional Project Manager (PMP) certification
Knowledge of geographical information systems (GIS), ProjectMates, scheduling software (i.e. MS Project or similar) considered a plus

Responsibilities

Conduct engineering review and interpretation of project tasks and components, exercising sound judgment to evaluate options, resolve technical issues, and ensure alignment with project objectives.
Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and engineering reports; apply City standards and codes to assess technical accuracy, identify compliance issues or conflicts, and recommend solutions.
Coordinate and collaborate with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and other third-party partners to support project objectives and resolve coordination issues.
Communicate technical and project-related information clearly and professionally in written and oral form to internal and external audiences.
Coordinate the RFP process for assigned capital projects and manage day-to-day coordination with design consultants.
Review project scopes, fees, and schedules; formulate technical comments and participate in project negotiations, as appropriate.
Prepare and distribute project status updates, identify potential budget or schedule variances, and coordinate findings with appropriate staff.
Apply project management methodologies to deliver capital improvement projects.
Represent Aurora Water in internal and external settings and support coordination with partners and stakeholders.
Demonstrate Aurora Water’s values and mission through professional conduct and proactive engagement in organizational initiatives.
Engineer I: Works under supervision while developing and applying basic engineering knowledge to assigned tasks and project components. Reviews basic construction drawings, specifications, and engineering reports; coordinates with internal and external partners; and applies fundamental project management methodologies to assigned capital improvement projects.
Engineer II: Works under minimal supervision and applies intermediate engineering knowledge to moderately complex tasks and project components. Independently reviews moderately complex technical documents, assesses technical accuracy and compliance, recommends solutions, and manages project coordination and communication.
Project Engineer I: Applies advanced engineering knowledge and professional judgment to complex tasks and project components with greater independence. Reviews comprehensive construction drawings, specifications, and engineering reports; communicates complex technical information; and independently represents the department in standard internal and external settings.