Engineer I
| Company | City of Aurora |
|---|---|
| Location | Aurora, CO, USA |
| Salary | $71040 – $106683.28 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior, Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor of Engineering Degree from ABET accredited program
- For Engineer I: No experience required
- For Engineer II: Two (2) years of construction development, performing engineering calculations, reviewing design criteria and performing project (or task) management
- For Project Engineer I: Minimum of four (4) years of reviewing design/construction drawings, performing engineering calculations, reviewing design criteria and performing project (or task) management
- Basic or intermediate knowledge of engineering drawings, calculations, specifications and project management, contract administration and procurement rules, plan review processes, department policies and procedures
- Introductory or intermediate interaction with outside agencies and jurisdictions
- Beginning or intermediate ability to recommend field solutions
- Basic or intermediate ability to effectively manage consultants/contractors (scope of work, fee, change orders, direction)
- Ability to take on defined tasks and complete those tasks
- Ability to manage and prioritize workload
- Ability to learn, document and apply technical criteria
- Demonstrated effective communication with supervisor and teammates
- Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with City employees, officials and the general public
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Motivation, ability and perseverance for daily duties
- Ability to effectively manage a high-volume workload with multiple competing deadlines
- Teamwork
- Professionalism
- Positive attitude
- High energy, positive ‘can do’ attitude with a high level of accountability for driving results
- Strong focus on customer needs and approachability
- Undisputed integrity and trust
- Excellent problem solving and communication skills
- Ability to effectively deal with change and ambiguity
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively build relationships and manage conflict
- High learning agility, driven to continuously develop existing and new skills
- Ability to work effectively within and to contribute to a team approach
- For Engineer II: Engineer in Training/Engineering Intern license
- For Project Engineer I: Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) with the State of Colorado or ability to obtain through reciprocity from another state within 6 months of employment for the Project Engineer classification
- Colorado (or other State) driver’s license with a good driving history
Responsibilities
- Reviews master drainage reports, preliminary drainage reports (site plans), and final drainage design (civil plans) for conformance to annexation agreements, city code ordinance, and specification manuals
- Actively coordinates projects with the City’s Floodplain Administrator and Drainage Planning staff and may participate in basin-wide planning efforts including MDPs, OSPs, FHADs, etc.
- Participates or leads criteria evaluation and updates
- Review drainage studies for conformance to hydrology, hydraulic and Mile High Flood District criteria
- Meets and coordinates with other departments, consultants, and government agencies
- Reviews construction drawings for conformance to city code, specifications and city drainage standards
- May act as a team leader for other engineers, technicians, and other support personnel
- Provides technical expertise to other departments and divisions
- Responds to requests from City staff and members of City Council
- Performs other duties as required
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred: Basic knowledge of applications required to perform job functions (MS Platform, Sharepoint, MS Teams)