Engineer I, Engineer II, or Project Engineer I

City of Aurora

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for a Drainage Engineer role, with a primary focus of preliminary drainage and civil plan drainage review. A successful candidate for this position could be brought on as either an Engineer I, Engineer II or Project Engineer I, depending on the candidate’s skills and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor of Engineering Degree form ABET accredited program
For Engineer I: No experience required
For Engineer II: Required: Two (2) years of construction development, performing engineering calculations, reviewing design criteria and performing project (or task) management.
For Project Engineer I: Required: Minimum of four (4) years of reviewing design/construction drawings, performing engineering calculations, reviewing design criteria and performing project (or task) management.
Basic or intermediate knowledge of engineering drawings, calculations, specifications and project management, contract administration and procurement rules, plan review processes, department policies and procedures
Introductory or intermediate interaction with outside agencies and jurisdictions
Beginning or intermediate ability to recommend field solutions
Presented task/project material at the staff/group or management level
Basic or intermediate ability to effectively manage consultants/contractors (scope of work, fee, change orders, direction).
Basic knowledge of applications required to perform job functions (MS Platform, Sharepoint, MS Teams)
Ability to take on defined tasks and complete those tasks.
Ability to manage and prioritize workload
Ability to learn, document and apply technical criteria
Demonstrated effective communication with supervisor and teammates
Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with City employees, officials and the general public
Strong interpersonal 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
For Engineer II: Engineer in Training/Engineering Intern license
For Project Engineer I: Required: Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) with the State of Colorado or ability to obtain through reciprocity from another state within 6 months of employment for the Project Engineer classification.
Colorado (or other State) driver's license with a good driving history

Nice To Haves

Colorado Certified Floodplain Manager Certificate

Responsibilities

Reviews master drainage reports, preliminary drainage reports (site plans), and final drainage design (civil plans) for conformance to annexation agreements, city code ordinance, and specification manuals
Actively coordinates projects with the City’s Floodplain Administrator and Drainage Planning staff and may participate in basin-wide planning efforts including MDPs, OSPs, FHADs, etc.
Participates or leads criteria evaluation and updates
Review drainage studies for conformance to hydrology, hydraulic and Mile High Flood District criteria
Meets and coordinates with other departments, consultants, and government agencies
Reviews construction drawings for conformance to city code, specifications and city drainage standards
May act as a team leader for other engineers, technicians, and other support personnel
Provides technical expertise to other departments and divisions
Responds to requests from City staff and members of City Council
Performs other duties as required

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package
Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
Light rail station minutes away
On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
Access to innovation workspaces
Rich benefits package with low employee costs
Generous paid leave program
100% funded Employee and Family Care Leave Program
Retirement pension plan and 457b plans available
Subsidized recreation center pass, on-site fitness centers and wellness programs
Continued education and career advancement opportunities