ROWS Engineering Plans Review Transportation Team Engineer

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

13d • $93,566 - $154,384 • Hybrid

About The Position

The City and County of Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), Right-of-Way Services (ROWS) division, is seeking a full-time Engineer for its Engineering Plan Review Transportation team. The role helps ensure private development, capital improvement, utility, and land-use projects comply with City, State, and Federal transportation standards, supporting safe, efficient, and sustainable streets and public spaces across Denver.

The Engineer reviews plans and technical materials, evaluates projects and permits affecting the public right-of-way, identifies conflicts, and provides engineering judgment and guidance. The role works with internal and external partners throughout project review, offers technical and process guidance, and supports clear communication and customer service. Occasional field reviews are part of the work. The position is hybrid, with at least three days per week onsite at the Wellington Webb Building in Denver; remote work must be performed within Colorado.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and four years of experience as an entry-level Engineer. A Professional Engineer (PE) registration from Colorado is required at application; registration in another state is accepted initially if Colorado registration is obtained by the end of probation. No experience substitution for the education requirement is permitted, though additional appropriate education may substitute for experience. Licenses and certifications must remain current. Applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter describing their Right-of-Way Services experience and interest in the role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Four years of experience as an entry-level Engineer.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Colorado State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers at application; registration in another state is accepted in lieu if Colorado registration is obtained at completion of probation.
• Keep required licenses and certifications current as a condition of employment.
• Submit a resume and a cover letter detailing experience with Right-of-Way Services and interest in the role.
• Knowledge of transportation and utility engineering principles and construction practices, including experience in design, review, or inspection of transportation, roadway, and utility plans.
• Strong analytical, data reporting, verbal communication, and technical writing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Microsoft 365 applications, Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam Revu, SharePoint, Word, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with multimodal transportation planning, roadway design, standard specifications and details, and preparation of technical reports.
• Passion for delivering exceptional customer service and adding value to the City and DOTI.
• Experience in transportation and utility engineering plan design, review, or inspection.

Responsibilities

• Apply City and DOTI rules, standards, and policies when reviewing engineering and architectural plans, specifications, design calculations, and technical reports.
• Review private land development, capital improvement, utility, privately owned encroachment permit, right-of-way vacation, easement relinquishment, and wireless small-cell (5G) site applications.
• Ensure compliance and identify potential conflicts within the public right-of-way, including performing engineering calculations to verify adherence to applicable codes and standards.
• Provide technical engineering judgment and guidance to DOTI and other City departments and agencies.
• Collaborate with design consultants, contractors, utility providers, City departments, elected officials, intergovernmental organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Meet with applicants, project managers, contractors, City staff, and members of the public regarding transportation infrastructure development.
• Keep stakeholders informed throughout project review and provide timely follow-up.
• Provide technical and process guidance, explain regulatory requirements, minimize permitting and construction conflicts, and partner with engineers and permit review technicians to provide customer service.
• Perform occasional field reviews to verify compliance with approved plans, permits, and applicable regulations.
• Research, develop, and recommend policies, procedures, rules, regulations, guidelines, interagency agreements, standards, and engineering details that support DOTI’s regulatory objectives.
• Enter project status and tracking information in the Accela database system.
• Collaborate to advance division and department goals.
• Foster collaboration, curiosity, public service, thoughtful problem-solving, openness to learning and feedback, and productive working relationships.

Benefits

• Guaranteed lifelong monthly pension after vesting following five years of service.
• 457B Retirement Plan.
• 140 hours of PTO earned within the first year, 12 paid holidays, one personal holiday, one Wellness Day, and one volunteer day per year.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective within one month of start date.
• Flexible spending account option for parking using pre-tax dollars.
• City-sponsored RTD EcoPass providing free public transportation for City employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level