Engineer I/II

JOB LOCATION

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

TITLE                  Engineer I/II

THE POSITION

The Engineer I/II position will be responsible for the engineering and technical tasks primarily supporting Aurora Water's Planning and Development Review Teams. These responsibilities include review of residential, commercial and public works project plans, reports and other development related documents for compliance with Aurora Water Standards. Depending upon the candidate’s skills and abilities the position may also be responsible for capital and design project management. 

Salary to be commensurate with experience.
 

Engineer I:

• The full salary range is $72,638 - $113,497
• The hiring range for this position is $72,638 - $90,798

Engineer II:

• The full salary range is $79,902 - $124,847
• The hiring range for this position is $79,902 - $99,877

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews subdivision site plans, construction plans, preliminary and final plats, commercial building plans, and other development-related documents
• Meets with developers, private engineers, City engineers, and other staff to discuss review comments, design standard requirements and other applicable standards
• Participates in development issue resolution through the support of field inspection staff and other City staff as necessary
• Attends pre-application meetings for proposed community developments as a representative of Aurora Water to ensure compliance with Aurora Water Standards and Specifications
• Perform as a project manager or project management assistant on capital and design projects
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Education:  Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or other directly related Degree from an ABET accredited program.

Experience: 

• Engineer I:  0-2 years professional level experience, preferably in projects related to water, sewer and storm drain projects. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite software and reporting is considered a plus.
• Engineer II:  2-4 years professional level experience performing engineering calculations and performing project (or task) management. Preference for prior municipality/utility experience and/or master planning experience.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Licenses and Certifications: 

• Engineer I, II:  Engineer in Training (EIT) / Engineering Intern (EI) license or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
• Colorado Driver's License with a good driving record

Knowledge: 

• Basic to intermediate knowledge of engineering drawings, calculations, specifications and project management, contract administration and procurement rules, department policies and procedures
• Beginner to intermediate ability to utilize critical thinking to perform evaluations and recommend solutions
• Preferred: Intermediate knowledge of applications required to perform job functions (MS Platform, SharePoint, MS Teams, Bluebeam, and AMANDA if applicable)

Abilities: 

• Ability to take on defined tasks and complete those tasks
• Ability to learn, document and apply technical criteria
• Ability to read, review, and write technical documentation
• Demonstrated effective communication with supervisor and teammates
• Ability to effectively manage consultants/contractors (scope of work, fee, change orders, direction)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with City employees, officials, and the general public
• Ability to accept feedback graciously and learn from prior experiences

Skills: 

• Exemplary technical writing and reading skills
• Introductory to intermediate ability to interact with outside agencies and jurisdictions
• Ability to effectively manage a high-volume workload with multiple competing deadlines

Competency Requirements:

• 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

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands:  Sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds; occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing; vision sufficient to read computer screens, printouts, and related documents; dexterity to operate a computer system and other related equipment; speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens; endurance sufficient to sit and work at a computer for long periods of time.

Work Environment:  Works in a clean, comfortable environment. The work environment will occasionally include field visits to Aurora Water facilities (treatment facilities, pump stations, tanks, reservoirs, etc.).

Equipment Used:  Operates a motor vehicle, survey equipment, and measuring equipment such as tapes, levels and micrometers, camera and personal computer. This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are July 2 and December 24.

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

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. 

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.  

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.