Engineer Senior - Building Design and Construction

City of Aurora•Aurora, CO

About The Position

Engineering the Future of Aurora The City of Aurora seeks a Senior Engineer for the Facilities Project Delivery division within Public Works. This technical leadership role manages the complete lifecycle of municipal building projects, encompassing planning, design, capital improvements, and new construction. The Core4 Mission Daily operations align with the Core4 values to ensure a thriving community and a productive work environment: Integrity: Maintaining high ethical standards and honesty throughout the project lifecycle. Customer Service: Delivering excellence to citizens and internal city partners. Respect: Upholding an inclusive atmosphere where technical expertise is highly regarded. Professionalism: Commitment to technical mastery and the delivery of enduring infrastructure. Impact and Scope This position transitions conceptual designs into physical reality by overseeing architectural and construction contracts. Responsibilities include managing multi-million dollar budgets, navigating complex engineering reports, and mentoring staff. Success in this role ensures Aurora remains a premier destination to live, work, and play through high-quality, sustainable municipal facilities. The hiring range for this role is $103,395 - $ 129,244 annually. Salary to be commensurate with experience. The deadline for submitting applications is Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Please note that the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing application screenings on a first-come, first-served basis. As soon as we determine that we have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice. Position overview Aurora’s Public Works Department is responsible for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of the city’s transportation and facilities infrastructure. The Senior Engineer within the Public Works department for Facilities Project Delivery division will be responsible for a variety of engineering and technical tasks related to the design and construction projects for city municipal buildings. This includes project management, design of capital improvements and new building construction. Project management includes client consultation, project planning, design, scope and budget management, construction oversite and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or directly related field from ABET accredited program.
Experience: Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience as an engineer/architect in building (vertical) construction.
Minimum of 4 years of construction coordination.
Knowledge: General proficiency in MS Office products
Comprehensive knowledge of current engineering design and construction principles and practices applicable to public facilities projects; local, state and federal laws and regulations related to assigned function
Skills: Strong interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills.
Skill in the use of field and office engineering instruments and equipment
Demonstrate effective communication both verbally and in writing
Multi-task; may manage multiple projects
Skill in checking information for accuracy and completeness and correcting errors.
Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with City employees, officials and the public
Abilities: Ability to work independently on complex projects, making informed decisions with minimal oversight while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and standards.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, all levels of management including executive staff, citizens, and elected officials
Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with the public, commissions, City Council, and city staff regarding development projects and issues
Establish and fulfill goals and objectives
Administer budgets
Plan and schedule work unit operations
Interpret codes and criteria
Use computer design and optimization software
Make decisions and solve complex technical problems
Creatively solve problems, negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner
Licenses and Certifications Required: Colorado driver's license with a good driving history
Professional Engineering License in the State of Colorado (or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Building Information Modeling (BIM) experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Apply expert engineering knowledge with the ability to make decisions and recommendations for complex technical or procedural projects and problems.
Read, review, and understand complex engineering reports, construction drawings, and specifications in conformance with City standards and City codes.
Review and approve design phase submissions for proper alignment of scope, quality, budget and schedule
Interpret codes and standards and ensure compliance with design and government regulations.
Develop standard criteria, update manuals and checklists, and make recommendations to codes and standards
Organize and participate in the development of requests for qualifications (RFQ) and request for proposals (RFP): by assisting in responding to questions during selection process, evaluating RFQ and RFPs, leading pre-proposal meetings and participating in interviews; and by assisting in the recommendation of the award
Coordinate with all City departments and all other stakeholders in the scheduling, development, and completion of Public Works- Facilities Project Delivery projects.
Negotiate and monitor contracts including reviewing and approving pay application and invoices; negotiate and approve change orders
Assist with providing professional/technical assistance and project updates to citizens, other departments, management, and City Council
Lead by being a resource to others through coaching/ mentoring/ supervising/ etc.
Monitor, evaluate and manage performance of professional and construction contract services (e.g.: architectural, engineering, estimating, scheduling, constructability/compliance review, construction management, etc.)
Provide assistance in the identification of issues and resolution of disputes and claims, apply judgment on design and construction related problems and trouble shoots to expedite completion and closeout of projects
Collaborate with the Purchasing Department to develop scopes of work, solicit bids, attend pre-bid meetings, award, and manage contractor work efforts for facility service needs, including future needs planning and project management.
Manage project budget: deliver high quality projects on time and on or under budget to client's satisfaction
Work with consulting engineers, contractors, and other agencies
Coordinate with Public Works’ Facilities Operations Team
Review and evaluate design plans and specifications developed by City staff and outside consultants
Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

Diverse community
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
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