Project Engineer

JOB LOCATION
15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555
City of Aurora, Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity , Respect, Professionalism , and Customer Service , and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• 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

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Hiring salary: $85, 346.62 - $106,683.28/year
The deadline to apply for this position is October 20, 2024. However it is subject to close at any time once a qualified pool of applications is received.
OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT
The Development Services Department is comprised of the Building Division, Development Review Division, Office of Development Assistance (ODA), and the Office of Process Improvement. The Development Review Division consolidates engineering and Real Property development review including site plans, civil plans, traffic engineering and Land Development (Plat, easements, licenses) reviews with a focus on customer service and achieving or exceeding performance metrics. The city's overall development process, spanning several city departments, is managed by the Office of Development Assistance. ODA's project managers are the liaisons between our development partners including initial department introduction meetings, development applications and planning approval, civil construction document review and approval and building construction document review and approval and permitting.
Departments that are integral to the development review process include ODA, Planning and Economic Development, Aurora Water, Parks Recreation and Open Space, and both the Development Review Division and Building Division. The Development Review team is responsible for review of private and public development and capital projects. This team is instrumental in reviewing master plans, public improvement plans, and complex site and civil plans to ensure consistency with the City's codes and standards.
Project Engineers in the Development Review Division are responsible for applying their technical experience to the review of engineering documents under the supervision and direction of the Civil Engineering Supervisor, and in coordination with the Plans Review Manager and City Engineer. Project Engineers have a technical background in some, or all of the following, areas: land development, master plans, site plans, accessibility and roadway design.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews complex planning and engineering documents (master plans, public improvement plans, site and/or civil plans, reports) for conformance to City standards and code
• Reviews developments, site plans, and civil plans for conformance to annexation agreements, intergovernmental agreements, master plans, public improvements plans, City Code, manuals, standards and roadway & urban drainage requirements
• Coordinates drainage review items with Aurora Water
• Ensures compliance with design standards, City policies and procedures, and governmental regulations
• Communication and collaborate with others to solve problems
• Develops or updates technical criteria and may assist in the design of interdepartmental complex engineering projects
• Prepares or participates in technical initiatives, including updates to manuals, codes, and criteria
• Coordinates with internal departments, external agencies, developers, and property owners
• Represents the City with both external and internal parties, including but not limited to coordinating with outside agencies on development related matters, attending Planning Commission and City Council
• Weekly attends department meetings, interdepartmental meetings, external agency meetings, and ad-hoc project specific meetings to develop solutions to complex issues
• Responds to citizen concerns and inquiries including, but not limited to, those associated with development
• Performs other related duties, as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, or related field

Experience:

• Three (3) years of progressive experience in professional engineering work; Five (5) years preferred
• Experience in design or review of Master Plans, Site Plans, Public Improvement Plans for land development/ redevelopment, and/or design or review of civil plans and drainage reports/modeling for land development/ redevelopment
• Experience in design or review of roadway, site layout, grading, utilities, drainage

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in civil engineering, or related field

Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of current engineering principles and practices applicable to municipal and development engineering projects
• Thorough knowledge of roadway design and construction specifications
• Thorough knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations related to assigned function.
• Familiarity with water quality best management practices engineering techniques
• Familiarity with hydrology and hydraulics including City of Aurora Storm Drainage Manual and MHFD technical design criteria

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Reviewing information for accuracy and completeness and correcting errors
• Proficient use of windows-based programs
• Proficient use of field and office engineering instruments and equipment

Abilities:

• 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
• Present ideas clearly and concisely in oral and written form to leadership and management
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with the public, other jurisdictions and agencies, and city staff regarding development projects and issues
• Interpret codes and criteria
• Ability to review development plans and reports,
• Ability to extract relevant information, make decisions or provide recommendations for complex technical and procedural issues
• Creatively solve problems, negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive and productive manner
• Able to manage multiple projects, objectives, and competing priorities

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Colorado Driver's License with a good driving record
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) required with the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain through reciprocity from another state within 6 months of employment

WORKING CONDITIONS
Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

• Light work that involves moving no more than 20 pounds at a time
• Frequent walking and standing
• Infrequent carrying and lifting
• May seldom require pushing, pulling, bending and stooping
• Clear vision to read and interpret reports and other written documents
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens
• Hand/foot/eye coordination for operation of computer keyboard, office equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle

Work Environment:

• Works primarily indoors but may work outdoors attending field meetings or site visits
• This position is eligible for remote work, subject to change

Equipment Used:

• Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email, internet, Word, Excel and menu driven databases as a part of the Development Review process
• This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

For Veterans preference : Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.