Staff Engineer - Engineering Plan Review - Wastewater

City and County of Denver•Denver, CO

12d•$74,276 - $122,555•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) is hiring a Staff Engineer for the Right of Way Services – Engineering Plan Review Wastewater team. This position is part of an eight-person team that collaborates with private engineers, project managers, inspectors, and City agency partners. The team's primary focus is to guide and permit a wide range of public and private wastewater infrastructure designs for development projects. DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, investments, and workforce development. DOTI's culture is built on four key principles: Invest in Our People, Operate with Discipline, Use Data to Drive Decisions, and Deliver Results.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
Certification as an Engineer Intern (EI) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) by successfully completing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) issued by a State licensing Board by the end of probation.
Valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in water resources.
Some engineer experience working on heavy civil construction projects or design internships or positions.
Some experience working on storm, sanitary, and water quality projects with the City and County of Denver, equivalent municipality, or with a private consultant.
Additional background in multi-disciplinary projects is highly desirable: roadway improvements, signal reconstruction, bike lanes, multiuse paths, grading/erosion control and utility relocations.
Strong communication and collaboration skills which strengthen relationships with inspectors, consultants, City agency partners, residents, business owners, neighborhood organizations and elected officials.
Computer skills should include MS Office, ArcMap, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Excel.

Responsibilities

Review storm and sanitary infrastructure plans for conformance with City technical design criteria and standards.
Coordinate stakeholder interactions.
Assist and ensure private development design teams conform to criteria and standards.
Coordinate with entities both inside and outside the City through the multi-agency review process.
Assist senior staff with various engineering review duties.
Perform entry-level engineering work on small routine projects or parts of large projects under the direction of a licensed engineer.
Learn the processes, practices, and applications of design and the principles, standards, requirements, and guidelines for plans review.
Train and assist in the preparation of design reviews.
Train and become proficient in reviewing Storm and Sanitary Sewer construction plans and supporting drainage and sanitary sewer studies for conformance with City criteria and standards.
Train and assist with the review of Construction Activities Stormwater Discharge Plans and report (aka Erosion Control Plans).
Train and assist in the review of complex stormwater detention and water quality treatment facilities with the support of senior staff.
Meet with site development personnel, engineering consultants, and other city agency staff to resolve problems and concerns and answer questions on non-controversial issues/projects.
Perform increasingly more responsible work as the employee gains experience and independently performs engineering duties.

Benefits

A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
457B Retirement Plan
140 hours of PTO earned within first year
12 paid holidays
1 personal holiday
1 Wellness Day
1 volunteer day per year
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
Flexible spending account option specifically for parking
City-sponsored RTD EcoPass to all City employees