Project Engineer

City of Grand Junction • Grand Junction, CO

6d • $7,604 - $8,557 • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Grand Junction seeks a creative, solution-oriented Project Engineer to work primarily on infrastructure projects to support capital Utilities projects. This position will be involved in planning, budgeting, design, permitting, and construction administration for a variety of utility infrastructure projects. The City of Grand Junction is seeking to hire a Professional Engineer with 4 or more years of experience to implement these critical projects while maintaining positive working relationships with both internal and external customers. If you are passionate about public infrastructure and are motivated by opportunities to accommodate a growing city, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver's license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado within 1 year of employment.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• This position is a safety-sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design tasks for assigned projects; coordinate start up meetings; perform calculations and modeling; prepare final layouts of infrastructure improvements; coordinate departments and jurisdictions involved in projects; evaluate budgetary constraints.
• Participate in the selection of private contractors and consultant engineers for various projects; determine scope of work; participate in the preparation of Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications; advertise for bids; participate in the review of proposals and bids; participate in award of contract.
• Develop and present construction plans, specifications, contract documents, bid documents and cost estimates for proposed projects.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities for assigned programs; recommend improvements and modifications.
• Coordinate reviews by other City departments and outside agencies; obtain permits and authorizations from appropriate jurisdictional agencies; verify compliance with City standards and practices; approve drawings for construction.

Benefits

• City Employee Health Clinic: The City is committed to supporting the health and well-being of employees and their families. Our near-site Sage Health & Wellness Center offers free or low-cost healthcare services for employees and dependents enrolled in a City health plan. Services include preventive care, health assessments and coaching, treatment for common illnesses, lab services, physical therapy, a medical massage therapist, and behavioral health counseling. The clinic also offers wellness programs, challenges, and classes that empower employees and their families to stay healthy and thrive.

What This Job Offers

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