Engineer - Capital Project Delivery

City of Aurora; United States; Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Pension plan

Hybrid work

On-site fitness center

Career advancement

Job summary

City of Aurora is seeking an Engineer I/II or Project Engineer I to support Aurora Water's capital project delivery program. Responsibilities include reviewing drawings and specs, coordinating with designers, consultants and contractors, and applying project management methodologies to ensure successful project delivery.

The role involves collaboration with internal teams, external partners, and a focus on meeting project objectives within budget and schedule.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor of Engineering in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Experience: varies by level; EngineerI none required, EngineerII 2+ years, Project Engineer I 4–6 years.

Responsibilities

• Review construction drawings, specs, and reports; ensure compliance with City standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and third parties.
• Manage RFP process and project communications.
• Apply project management methodologies to deliver capital projects.

Skills

Engineering review

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

GIS

Job description

JOB LOCATION Aurora, Colorado 80016-2946 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

The deadline to submit applications is October 22nd, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

Overview of Department / Position: Aurora Water is responsible for providing life sustaining services to the residents, visitors, and businesses of Aurora. We plan, design, operate, and maintain the drinking water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems throughout the City. Our major infrastructure includes three potable water treatment facilities (totaling over 200 million gallons per day), a reclaimed water treatment facility, over three dozen pump stations, lift stations, and a source-of-supply system containing reservoirs, large diameter pipelines and tunnels.

Aurora Water’s mission is to enhance and protect the quality of life for Aurora citizens by providing safe, dependable, and sustainable water, sewer, and stormwater services, today and in the future. On the Capital Project Delivery team, the Engineer with a specialty in project management will be responsible for a variety of engineering and technical tasks primarily focusing on supporting the utility’s capital project delivery program. Engineers are responsible for the procurement and management of consultants/contractors for the delivery of capital improvement projects. A successful candidate for this position could be brought on at the Engineer I, Engineer II, or Project Engineer I level depending on the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience. The core responsibilities are consistent across all three levels, with increasing independence, project responsibility, and project complexity at each level.

Salary to be commensurate with experience.

• Engineer I: $72,638 - $90,798 per year
• Engineer II: $79,902 - $99,877 per year
• Project Engineer I: $87,266 - $109,083 per year

Primary Duties & Responsibilities (All Levels)

• Conduct engineering review and interpretation of project tasks and components, exercising sound judgment to evaluate options, resolve technical issues, and ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and engineering reports; apply City standards and codes to assess technical accuracy, identify compliance issues or conflicts, and recommend solutions.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and other third-party partners to support project objectives and resolve coordination issues.
• Communicate technical and project-related information clearly and professionally in written and oral form to internal and external audiences.
• Coordinate the RFP process for assigned capital projects and manage day-to-day coordination with design consultants.
• Review project scopes, fees, and schedules; formulate technical comments and participate in project negotiations, as appropriate.
• Prepare and distribute project status updates, identify potential budget or schedule variances, and coordinate findings with appropriate staff.
• Apply project management methodologies to deliver capital improvement projects.
• Represent Aurora Water in internal and external settings and support coordination with partners and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate Aurora Water’s values and mission through professional conduct and proactive engagement in organizational initiatives.

Engineer I Responsibilities

• Works under supervision while developing and applying basic engineering knowledge to assigned tasks and project components.
• Reviews basic construction drawings, specifications, and engineering reports; coordinates with internal and external partners; and applies fundamental project management methodologies to assigned capital improvement projects.

Engineer II Responsibilities

• Works under minimal supervision and applies intermediate engineering knowledge to moderately complex tasks and project components.
• Independently reviews moderately complex technical documents, assesses technical accuracy and compliance, recommends solutions, and manages project coordination and communication.

Project Engineer I Responsibilities

• Applies advanced engineering knowledge and professional judgment to complex tasks and project components with greater independence.
• Reviews comprehensive construction drawings, specifications, and engineering reports; communicates complex technical information; and independently represents the department in standard internal and external settings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

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

Education

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Architecture, or directly related field from ABET accredited program

Experience

• EngineerI: No Experience Required.
• EngineerII: Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience performing engineering calculations and performing project management.
• Project Engineer I: Four (4) to six (6) years of relevant experience performing engineering calculations and performing project management.

Licenses and Certifications

• EngineerI: Engineering Intern or Engineer in Training (EI or EIT) Certification
• EngineerII: Engineering Intern or Engineer in Training (EI or EIT) Certification
• Project Engineer I: Professional Engineering License (or ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months) or Architectural License
• All Levels: Colorado driver's license with a good driving history

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Municipality Experience
• Professional Project Manager (PMP) certification
• Knowledge: General proficiency in MS Office products
• Knowledge of geographical information systems (GIS), ProjectMates, scheduling software (i.e. MS Project or similar) considered a plus

Abilities

• Ability to take on tasks and manage successful completion of those tasks
• Ability to manage and prioritize workload
• Ability to learn, document and apply technical criteria
• Ability to read, review, and write technical documentation
• Ability to procure and manage contractors/consultants
• Ability to effectively communicate with supervisor, teammates, contractors, and/or consultants
• 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

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Exemplary technical writing and reading skills
• Motivation, ability, and perseverance for daily duties
• Ability to effectively manage a high-volume workload with multiple competing deadlines
• Teamwork
• Professionalism
• Positive attitude

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

Essential Personnel

When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands

Sedentary physical work requiring the 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 residents; Endurance sufficient to sit and work at a computer for long periods of time; Occasional hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for inspection of equipment and facilities; Rarely performs activities requiring a full range of body movement including bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and climbing; Hearing/listening to identify issues

Work Environment

Primarily works in a clean, comfortable environment. The work environment will include field visits to Aurora Water facilities (reservoirs, pipelines, pump stations, tunnels, facilities, etc.). This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, requiring a minimum of two days per week in the office at the Southeast Aurora Maintenance Facility (SEAM).

Equipment Used

This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) during their employment.

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.

Federal and State Requests for Preferred Candidates

For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

We are 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.

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 Customer Service And we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora? (Benefits)

• Competitive total compensation package
• Rich benefits package with low employee costs
• Generous paid leave program
• 100% funded Employee and Family Care Leave Program
• Retirement pension plan and 457b plans available
• Subsidized recreation center pass, on-site fitness centers and wellness programs
• Continued education and career advancement opportunities

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