Civil Engineer II

Job Summary

Are you a professional engineer with a broad range of experience interested in supporting the planning, design, and improvements to parks and trails throughout our community from concept through construction to ensure lasting value? As a Civil Engineer II, you'll be part of a team of professionals within Park Planning Development that plan, design and oversee the construction of our community’s beloved parks and trails infrastructure.

Along with this team, you will be responsible for delivering on the City’s vision as outlined in the 2021 Re. Create Parks Recreation Master Plan, 2022 Infrastructure Replacement Program plan, and the 2025 Strategic Trails Plan, helping to ensure the longevity of infrastructure within our community. In this role, you’ll contribute to various aspects of park and trail design that may include site grading and stormwater design, floodplain and floodway modeling, trail alignment and horizontal control plans, project and construction management, and opportunities for design and implementation of green infrastructure.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with several Licensed Landscape Architects and technical project managers on the team. With each project, you will have opportunities to build relationships and collaborate with both internal and external partners. Applicants with 5+ years of wide-ranging experience in the field including all aspects and phases of site planning, design, and construction are highly preferred as well as a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.

Applicants with a current PE registration in Colorado or ability to get reciprocity in Colorado as well as supplemental degrees in construction management will be given high consideration. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microsoft planner, Microsoft Suite, and familiarity with ArcGIS, and Adobe Suite are highly beneficial to be successful in this role.

Working on the Park Planning Development team offers rewarding opportunities to significantly and positively impact the lives of the residents in this community who we serve. If you are a creative problem-solver, highly organized, self-motivated, enjoy collaborating with others, and have a passion for co-creating outdoor public spaces we encourage you to apply.

Join us to make a lasting impact on the parks and trails that enrich our city.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Compiles and analyzes reports, records, and other data to plan, design, and/or evaluate projects or programs. Interprets standards and City policy. Prepares or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction, schedules, environmental impact studies, and/or designs for projects or programs.

Calculates cost and determines feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data. Manages and administers a variety of engineering projects and the City's infrastructure systems, either performed by City and/or consultants/contractors. Contributes to the design, operation and maintenance of all field equipment, and related hardware and software.

Review or coordinate review of plans and designs for project for compliance with engineering principles and City regulations; may prepare recommendations for approval or denial. Contributes to the administration of contracts with consultants and/or contractors working on City projects; may authorize project related payments.

May issue permits and calculate fees due. Monitors job site progress and ensures conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards. May direct construction and maintenance activities at project sites. Serves as a technical information resource for the public, consultants and developers, City boards and departments, and City Council regarding specific projects or general engineering questions; may prepare presentations and written materials.

Participates in staff, project review, and policy meetings, and coordinates with other departments or agencies to facilitate project implementation and compliance to standards. Utilize computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents and models. Contributes to the preparation of budget and/or monitors budget and prepares bid packages.

Assist in the development or revision of policies, procedures, or standards. This job description is a living document and may not be all-inclusive. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned. Employees must be able to perform the essential duties of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. Management Responsibilities: Yes