Public Works Engineer I

Compensation Range

$80,849.60 - $102,398.40

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Job Description Summary

This is an entry-level engineer position within in the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department.

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Job Description

Open Until Filled

Administration/Design/Project Management - 60%

•Assist Project Managers with coordinating and reviewing existing utility investigations by consultants, reviewing recorded easements, and identifying utility conflicts in relation to proposed roadway improvements.

•This position will coordinate Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) investigations. Assist Project Mangers in tracking invoice expenditures with consulting engineers.

•Plan, design, and draft exhibits using Civil 3D, and coordinate with necessary utility companies to relocate, remove, and/or protect utilities ahead of roadway project schedules.

•Assist Project Managers with the drafting, coordination, and execution of utility relocation agreements.

During relocation of utilities, process and review as-built data collected by in-house staff to help ensure conflict with proposed roadway projects has been eliminated.

•Design and/or draft Public Works projects using Autodesk Civil 3D and common modeling software for either contracted or in-house construction. This will entail creating pipe networks for all utilities located within the limits of the project.

•Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using common modeling software such as Urban Drainage Hydrology spreadsheets, SWMM, HEC-RAS, HY-8, FlowMaster, etc.

•Write and review reports associated with Public Works projects.

•Assist with projects that are being constructed by the Public Works Operations group.

•Knowledge and experience with roadway and utility construction means, methods, and sequencing is strongly preferred.

•Knowledge and experience with common surveying equipment usage and methods, and experience relating field stakes to proposed designs (plans), is strongly preferred.

•Must be proficient in the use of Excel, Word, Access, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, and other commonly used software.

•At least beginning proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D is required.

•Strong ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form is required.

Field Work - 30%

•Assist in coordinating and field managing the clearing of road right-of-way to allow utility relocations. Examples include but are not limited to trees, shrubs, fences, irrigation facilities, propane tanks, etc.

•Coordinate on-site with utility companies, their consultants, and their subcontractors while their utility relocation work is being performed. Perform Project Management to verify the utilities are relocated in the proper approved location and depth.

•Work and communicate both orally and written at a highly effective level with the management, staff, Commissioners, County and outside agencies, construction contractors, and the public.

•Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees and the public.

•Effectively present information to supervisors, management, staff, the public, contractors and/or County board members.

Other Duties as Assigned - 10%

•Perform Project Management for CDOT and non-CDOT Public Works projects including inspection of such projects.

•Assist the Development Review division as needed by reviewing plan sets and reports produced by other engineers.

•Work requires independent evaluation, selection, and application of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment and ingenuity in making minor adaptations and modifications.

•All work is reviewed by a supervisor or professional engineer.

Required for All Jobs

•Performs other duties as assigned

•Complies with all policies and standards

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Required Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education

Education Level

Education Details

Experience

Experience Details

Bachelor's Degree

in civil engineering, water resources or other science related field.

Required Work Experience

Experience

Experience Details

1 year

1-2 years experience working as an engineer performing similar duties to those listed above.

or

Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education

Education Level

Education Details

Experience

Experience Details

Preferred Work Experience

Experience

Experience Details

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of using AutoCAD Civil 3D to design and produce project plans, profiles, cross section, details, and exhibits.

Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and ability to interpret a set of grading and utility plans.

Demonstrated knowledge of common hydrologic and hydraulic models such as Urban Drainage Hydrology spreadsheets, SWMM, HEC-RAS, HY-8, FlowMaster, etc.

Knowledge of or willing to learn roadway design for rural (gravel and paved) and urban roads (gravel and paved) including the setup and assembly of plans to be bid for projects.

Knowledge of or willing to learn the CDOT local agency process and CDOT Road and Bridge Construction Standard Specifications.

Knowledge of or willing to learn typical irrigation ditch operations.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental manuals.

Ability to read and write reports, business correspondence, specifications, and procedure manuals.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratio, and proportions, and most Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometric functions to practical situations.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Candidate must pass background check prior to employment start date.

Candidate must pass a substance use screening prior to employment start date.

Licenses and Certifications

E.I. passed in the State of Colorado or ability to obtain within three years.

Preferred

Colorado P.E. license or the ability to obtain within five years.

Valid regular Colorado drivers license.

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected working environments.

This position is exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore ineligible for overtime pay.

As an applicant for this position, you should be aware of Senate Bill 19-085, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The act requires employers to announce the pay range for job openings. This range encompasses the nine pay steps available should you receive the position and demonstrate satisfactory performance over time. 

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