Civil Engineer I, II or III

Larimer-County-1; Colorado; On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

FSA/HSA

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life/AD&D Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Retirement 401(a) match

457(b) Deferred Compensation

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Larimer County seeks a Civil Engineer to review land development proposals for compliance with policies, standards, and regulations. The role includes evaluating plans and reports, preparing comments, and presenting recommendations at Board of County Commissioners hearings.

The position involves coordinating with local agencies, overseeing construction phases, and serving as a technical resource for the public and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles as they relate to public works and land development.
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and techniques used in private development and public works.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations and review, design, and prepare engineering plans, studies, profiles, and maps.

Responsibilities

• Review land development proposals for compliance with County policies, design standards, and regulations.
• Evaluate construction plans and reports prepared by civil engineering consultants.
• Prepare technical review comments and present engineering recommendations at public meetings.
• Coordinate with local agencies on master plan development and adoption.
• Oversee construction phase of land development projects and monitor progress.
• Serve as a technical resource to the public, consultants, developers, and staff.
• Respond to questions from community members.

Skills

Civil engineering principles

Roadway design

Drainage

Development review processes

Engineering calculations

Plans, studies, maps

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer-Intern Certification

Colorado PE license (preferred)

Job description

What you'll be doing

• Review land development proposals for compliance with County engineering policies, design standards, land use regulations, and applicable local, State, and Federal requirements.
• Evaluate construction plans, stormwater reports, traffic studies, and other technical reports prepared by civil engineering consultants.
• Prepare technical review comments and present engineering recommendations and County positions at Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission meetings and public hearings.
• Coordinate with local agencies and jurisdictions on the development and adoption of master plans.
• Oversee the construction phase of land development projects, including conducting periodic site inspections to monitor progress and ensure improvements are built in accordance with approved plans, codes, and standards.
• Serve as a technical resource and provide guidance to the public, consultants, developers, County boards, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Research and respond to questions and inquiries from community members.

What we're looking for:

Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices as they relate to public works and land development, including roadway design, drainage, and development review processes.

Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and techniques used in private development, public works, and utility projects.

Ability to perform engineering calculations and review, design, and prepare engineering plans, studies, profiles, and maps.

Knowledge of stormwater quality principles, environmental issues, and applicable environmental regulations.

Understanding of stormwater and floodplain management principles and practices.

Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate plats, engineering plans, studies, models, and technical reports for compliance with County standards and codes.

Knowledge of applicable County ordinances and State and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and requirements.

Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.

Depending on qualifications, this position may hire as a Civil Engineer II, a Civil Engineer III or a Civil Engineer III.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Salary

• Civil Engineering I - $39.9240 - $47.9089 per hour
  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent education, from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering required.
  • Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.
  • Engineer-Intern Certification preferred.
• Civil Engineering II - $43.9164 - $52.6997 per hour
  • At least three (3) years of experience as a Civil Engineer I in Larimer County, or in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities required.
  • Engineer-Intern Certification required.
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado preferred.
  • Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Civil Engineering or a related field required.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Driver's License.
• Civil Engineering III - $48.3081 - $57.9697 per hour
  • Six (6) years of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities required.
  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent education, from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Civil Engineering or a related field required.
  • Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the State of Colorado required.
  • Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.

Schedule

The typical schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, with 8-hour workdays generally scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening meetings, hearings, or presentations may be required.

Other Information

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.