Civil Engineer I/II/Senior

Clear Destination Inc.; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. seeks a Civil Engineer to plan, review, and manage public works projects in Lafayette, CO. The role collaborates with multiple city departments to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient infrastructure delivery.

The incumbent will lead design reviews, oversee permitting, coordinate with IT for GIS and asset systems, and manage budgets, contracts, and schedules. Strong public-facing communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• Experience with municipal infrastructure planning, design, and construction.
• Strong communication and public-facing presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, review, and supervise municipal infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate permitting, inspections, and grant administration.
• Lead and mentor staff; manage budgets and contracts.
• Collaborate with other city departments and regional partners.
• Support emergency response and continuity of operations when needed.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Public works

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Asset management software

Job description

JOB OBJECTIVE:

Under general direction, to perform a variety of engineering, technical, and administrative duties associated with the planning, design, review, permitting, construction, inspection, maintenance, and operation of public works infrastructure and facilities.

This position functions as a member of the Public Works Department’s Engineering and Capital Projects Division and collaborates within the division and department, across the City organization, and regionally to provide safe, effective, and efficient service to the public and internal customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all-inclusive:

Performs engineering, technical, and administrative work in support of the Engineering Division and Public Works Department. This includes:

• Manages projects and programs independently, and with support from senior engineering staff.


• Provides technical expertise and support to operations and maintenance staff, including supporting emergency response as required.


• Supports field staff including investigation of issues and complaints, research, and evaluation of field changes.


• Coordinates with Information Technology on development, maintenance, and updating of geographic information systems (GIS) and asset management systems.


• Collaborates extensively with other City departments, including Planning & Building: Police; Fire and Rescue; Parks, Recreation, and Open Space, Economic Development, Finance, Information Technology, and Communications.

Represents the Public Works Department and the City in land development and permitting processes. This includes the following:

• Performs engineering and technical review of plans, reports, studies, plats, easements, surveys, agreements, permits and other related documents to ensure compliance with standards and regulations; and to ensure safety, constructability, reliability, effective operations, and efficiency of future maintenance.


• Coordinates with engineering, operations, and maintenance staff to maintain a clear understanding of department needs.


• Effectively communicates issues and deficiencies to City staff and resolve conflicts between project stakeholders.

• Represents the City at neighborhood meetings, Planning Commission, City Council, and related meetings and hearings.


• Supports permitting, construction inspection, warranty, and public improvement acceptance processes.


• Develops, interprets, implements, and enforces codes, specifications, policies, and standards.


• Maintains knowledge of federal, state, and regional regulations and industry best practices and supports updates to associated local requirements.

Supports the development, implementation, and management of the City’s capital improvements program. This includes the following:

• Collaborates with other engineering staff to effectively coordinate capital improvements across Public Works and with other City departments.


• Oversees engineering consultants in the design of capital construction and major maintenance projects.

• Ensures compliance with City financial and contract policies and procedures including preparation of bid documents, consultant and contractor selection processes, and contract negotiations.


• Ensures effective project management to ensure quality projects, minimize disruption to public, and use resources efficiently.


• Monitors construction activities to ensure accurate and timely completion of work.

• Manages project budgets. Monitors project expenditures and budget. Verifies accuracy of financial documents including invoices, contracts, and purchase orders. Reviews, approves, and makes recommendations on requests for payment and change orders.

• Keeps stakeholders informed of project schedule and impacts.


• Coordinates with Finance Department and outside agencies on administration of grants and intergovernmental agreements.

• Makes recommendations on capital investments and maintenance practices.


• Develops budget recommendations supported by data and analysis.

Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

• Ensures safe and reliable Public Works infrastructure and services.


• Communicates effectively and professionally with the public.


• Keeps department and communications department staff apprised of potential customer service and communications concerns.


• Serves as an escalation point for division staff on difficult customer service issues.


• Ensures a high level of service to internal customers.

Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe conditions, acts accordingly to prevent accidents. This includes the following:

• Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, equipment, assigned facilities, and the public.


• Uses all required safety equipment.


• Fosters a positive safety culture for the division and department.


• Identifies training needs and implements division training program.


• Investigates accidents and injuries. Collaborates with Risk Manager to analyze incidents and implement measures to avoid future accidents and injuries.

May serve as Acting City Engineer in the City Engineer’s absence.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a directly related field.

• Civil Engineer I: One year of relevant experience. Engineer in Training certification preferred.


• Civil Engineer II: Minimum of three years of relevant experience, Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado, or ability to acquire through reciprocity.


• Senior Civil Engineer: Minimum of five years of relevant experience, Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado, or ability to acquire through reciprocity.

Experience with the planning, design, and construction of municipal infrastructure. Knowledge of principles and practices of utility, stormwater, transportation and land development design. Ability to perform technical research and solve complex engineering problems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public, and ability to make effective presentations. Demonstrated ability to collaborate. Demonstrated ability to establish and achieve goals. Demonstrated ability and initiative to work independently with minimal supervision. Demonstrated knowledge and proficient use of computers and associated software applications including permitting, asset management and work order systems. Ability to respond to emergency situations during and outside of normal work hours. Ability to occasionally attend evening meetings such as Planning Commission and City Council. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. Valid driver’s license. Have and maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record and criminal history record.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (In Addition to Required Minimum)

Experience with local government. Experience with operation and maintenance of municipal infrastructure systems including water distribution, wastewater collection, stormwater and transportation. Experience managing complex projects. Experience with land use planning and land development review. Experience with review/coordination related to gas, electric, and telecom utilities. Experience with AutoCAD, geographic information systems (GIS) and asset management software.

WORKING CONDITIONS - Required Physical and Mental Effort, and Environmental Conditions:

Physical and Mental Effort: Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities that permits the employee to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person. Sufficient vision or other powers of observation that permits the employee to review, evaluate and prepare a variety of written documents and materials. Sufficient manual dexterity that permits the employee to operate computer and other office equipment. Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to work in an office setting and in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings associated with construction, operations, and maintenance activities. Work may include extended periods of time viewing a computer video monitor and/or operating a keyboard. Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines, public contact, interruptions, and changing priorities and conditions. Must be able to complete demanding emergency response tasks and direct the actions of other employees and agencies while operating from a mobile setting. Must be able to provide clear and precise direction on required emergency response while remaining calm and professional.

Work Environment: Works in a combination of an office environment and outdoor sites in a variety of weather and lighting conditions and where there is exposure to open trenches, confined spaces, moving equipment, and traffic. May occasionally work in industrial environments including exposure to noise, dust, solvents, pressurized liquids and gasses, chemicals, open water, mechanical and electrical equipment, and confined spaces. May work in a setting subject to continuous interruptions and background noises.

Machines and equipment used include, but are not limited to the following: City vehicle. Standard office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators and print/scan/copy devices.