Engineer II

County of WeldGreeley, CO
3d

About The Position

Engineer II within the Development Review Division of the Planning Services Department. This mid-level experienced/licensed engineer position will assist with technical engineering related items for Planning and Oil & Gas land use cases. The position requires case management of multiple types of development submittals, with varying degrees of difficulty, with an emphasis on engineering review and inspection; review of drainage reports associated with projects and provide technical comment in relation to the Weld County Code; review traffic studies and the impact of development on transportation systems and recommend improvements; review and provide redlines on engineered plans for on-site and off-site improvements in relation to land use cases; present information both in a professional written format and verbally to landowners, engineers, consultants, Boards and Commissions; and assist with Improvements Agreements that are to be presented to the Board of County Commissioners, access permitting in relation to the land use case and Floodplain permitting.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree Civil Engineering or other technical field and 4 years Related Experience or Equivalent combination of Education and Experience - holding a P.E. license
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Knowledge and use of applications of Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, AASHTO, MUTCD, FEMA guidance and any other applicable resources for assignments.
  • Knowledge of construction methods, practices, and materials, including quality control and testing.
  • Candidate must pass criminal background check prior to employment start date.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License Registered in the State of Colorado Upon Hire Required
  • State of Colorado Driver's License Upon Hire Required
  • Pre-employment substance screening is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

  • Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Certificate Upon Hire Preferred

Responsibilities

  • Review design and construction plan sets and reports, such as drainage and traffic studies, produced by other engineers and recommend acceptance or improvements to documents.
  • Perform independent evaluation, selection, and application of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgement and ingenuity in making minor adaptations and modifications.
  • Work and communicate (oral and written) at a highly effective level with other staff, Commissioners, Hearing Officers, County and outside agencies, contractors, and the public.
  • Read, interpret, and apply engineering criteria in reference to the Weld County Code (WCC), Weld County Engineering and Construction Criteria (WCECC), and all other State and Federal criteria that applies.
  • Assists in directing consultants and staff in the design and preparation of reports, plans, specifications and contract documents for various road and bridge construction projects as required by development and outside agency referrals.
  • Review, prepare and issue grading and floodplain permits.
  • Assist with assignments requiring independent and individual contribution such as Improvements Agreements.
  • May train, coordinate/perform activities, or supervise entry level engineering personnel.
  • Follow policies and procedures, the Weld County Code of Conduct and adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines and appropriate release of information outlined in both.

Benefits

  • Weld County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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