Engineer - Sidewalk Enterprise Program

Socket.dev; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lifetime pension after 5 years

457B Retirement Plan

PTO + holidays

RTD EcoPass

Parking options

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

City and County of Denver seeks an experienced engineer to support the growth of the Sidewalk Program within the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI). The role partners with planning, engineering, and project management teams to deliver design, documentation, and program management for a wide portfolio.

The position is hybrid, with on-site duties in Colorado and occasional after-hours work for community meetings, and requires working in-state.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical documentation and design for sidewalk program components.
• Administer contracts and ensure compliance with city standards.
• Oversee project management and delivery across multiple sidewalk projects.
• Engage with planning, engineering, and stakeholders to align scope and schedule.

Job description

About Our Job

NOTE: This is a limited position with an expected end date of December 31, 2031.

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $93,566.00 - $112,000.00/year.

We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.

In this position you can expect to work on site at the Wellington E. Webb Building(201 W Colfax Ave.). You can expect to work in office 3 days per week. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days. Occasional after-hours work for community meetings, and special events support will be required.

Please note: Downtown parking expenses are the responsibility of the employee. We offer a flexible spending accountoptionspecifically for parking; if youelectthisoption, you can use pre-tax dollars for parking. We also offer aCity-sponsoredRTDEcoPass to all City employees- allowing the use of public transportation for free as a City Employee.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. For more information, please visit the DOTI website.

DOTI’s Commitment to Equity:

• DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets and people of the city with the greatest need. Through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development.
• DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results.

Denver’s Sidewalk Program is a $40 million+ annual program established under voter-approved Ordinance 307, which shifted responsibility for sidewalk construction, reconstruction, and repair from adjacent property owners to the City. Funded by a property service charge, the Sidewalk Program is building a comprehensive, accessible sidewalk network across all Denver neighborhoods by addressing sidewalk gaps, substandard widths, and damaged sidewalks citywide.

The Sidewalk Program is housed within DOTI's Transportation Implementation Division, Project Delivery Administration. This division delivers the City's capital transportation program through design and construction project management, program management, procurement, third-party coordination, and contract oversight.

DOTI is seeking an experienced engineer to support the growth and development of the sidewalk program. As a program engineer you will partner closely with planning, engineering, and project management staff to help lead technical documentation & design, contract administration, project management/delivery, and stakeholder engagement for a diverse portfolio