Engineer I/II

City of Aurora

2d•$72,638 - $124,847

About The Position

The Engineer I/II position will be responsible for the engineering and technical tasks primarily supporting Aurora Water's Planning and Development Review Teams. These responsibilities include review of residential, commercial and public works project plans, reports and other development related documents for compliance with Aurora Water Standards. Depending upon the candidate’s skills and abilities the position may also be responsible for capital and design project management. Salary to be commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or other directly related Degree from an ABET accredited program.
Engineer I: 0-2 years professional level experience, preferably in projects related to water, sewer and storm drain projects. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite software and reporting is considered a plus.
Engineer II: 2-4 years professional level experience performing engineering calculations and performing project (or task) management. Preference for prior municipality/utility experience and/or master planning experience.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Engineer I, II: Engineer in Training (EIT) / Engineering Intern (EI) license or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
Colorado Driver's License with a good driving record
Basic to intermediate knowledge of engineering drawings, calculations, specifications and project management, contract administration and procurement rules, department policies and procedures
Beginner to intermediate ability to utilize critical thinking to perform evaluations and recommend solutions
Ability to take on defined tasks and complete those tasks
Ability to learn, document and apply technical criteria
Ability to read, review, and write technical documentation
Demonstrated effective communication with supervisor and teammates
Ability to effectively manage consultants/contractors (scope of work, fee, change orders, direction)
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
Exemplary technical writing and reading skills
Introductory to intermediate ability to interact with outside agencies and jurisdictions
Ability to effectively manage a high-volume workload with multiple competing deadlines
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

Preference for prior municipality/utility experience and/or master planning experience.
Intermediate knowledge of applications required to perform job functions (MS Platform, SharePoint, MS Teams, Bluebeam, and AMANDA if applicable)

Responsibilities

Reviews subdivision site plans, construction plans, preliminary and final plats, commercial building plans, and other development-related documents
Meets with developers, private engineers, City engineers, and other staff to discuss review comments, design standard requirements and other applicable standards
Participates in development issue resolution through the support of field inspection staff and other City staff as necessary
Attends pre-application meetings for proposed community developments as a representative of Aurora Water to ensure compliance with Aurora Water Standards and Specifications
Perform as a project manager or project management assistant on capital and design projects
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package
Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community
Growing city and employee population
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