Engineer Supervisor - Transportation Delivery

City and County of Denver; United States; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid time off + holidays

Health, dental, and vision plans

Parking pre-tax option

RTD EcoPass

Job summary

City and County of Denver seeks an Engineer-Architect Supervisor to lead a multidisciplinary team delivering complex transportation infrastructure projects. You will provide technical and program direction, manage scope, schedule, and budgets, and coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders.

The role requires PE licensure, a civil engineering background, and a track record in mentoring staff while advancing safety, equity, and efficiency in projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with at least 5 years of direct supervision of engineers.
• Progressive responsibilities in transportation engineering, infrastructure design, construction, or project management.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring, supervising diverse professionals from interns to PE licensed engineers.
• Strong analytical skills to oversee the engineering team to interpret and draw conclusions from a variety of data sources.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a multidisciplinary team of engineers and project managers responsible for the delivery of complex transportation infrastructure projects and programs.
• Provide technical, operational, and strategic direction for transportation planning, design, procurement, construction and project closeout.
• Manage staff workload, performance, professional development, and resource allocation to achieve organizational goals and deliver high‑quality projects.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and compliance with City, state, and federal requirements.
• Provide quality assurance and technical oversight of engineering designs, construction documents, procurement packages, and consultant deliverables.
• Manage and coordinate consultants, contractors, internal departments, utilities, regional agencies, and other project stakeholders.
• Develop and implement engineering standards, policies, procedures, and process improvements to improve project delivery and operational efficiency.
• Manage transportation program budgets, funding allocations, and resource needs to support annual and long‑term priorities.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Leadership

Analytical skills

Bid Documents

Communication

Organization

Public funding

Matrix management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture

Job description

About Our Job

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 a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The starting hiring range for this position is $124,937.00 - $161,000.00/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 in the field, as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their remote days. In this position you can expect to work out in the field or on‑site, three (3) days a week at: Wellington E. Webb Building – 201 W Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80202. Please note: Downtown parking expenses are the responsibility of the employee. We offer a flexible spending account option specifically for parking; if you elect this option, you can use pre‑tax dollars for parking. We also offer a City‑sponsored RTD EcoPass 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. 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. For more information, please visit the DOTI website. The Office of Transportation is responsible for the implementation, planning, and safety aspects of all transportation projects and services. This office supports the delivery of the Safe Routes to School and Vision Zero programs across the city to eliminate transit infrastructure inequalities.

• Lead and supervise a multidisciplinary team of engineers and project managers responsible for the delivery of complex transportation infrastructure projects and programs.
• There will be around five to seven Engineers and Project Managers for both design and construction.
• Provide technical, operational, and strategic direction for transportation planning, design, procurement, construction and project closeout.
• Manage staff workload, performance, professional development, and resource allocation to achieve organizational goals and deliver high‑quality projects.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and compliance with City, state, and federal requirements.
• Provide quality assurance and technical oversight of engineering designs, construction documents, procurement packages, and consultant deliverables.
• Manage and coordinate consultants, contractors, internal departments, utilities, regional agencies, and other project stakeholders.
• Develop and implement engineering standards, policies, procedures, and process improvements to improve project delivery and operational efficiency.
• Manage transportation program budgets, funding allocations, and resource needs to support annual and long‑term priorities.
• Analyze project and program data to establish performance measures, identify trends, and support data‑driven decision‑making.
• Represent the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure on complex and high‑profile projects, including coordination with community stakeholders, elected officials, partner agencies, and the public.
• Resolve complex technical, operational, contractual, and stakeholder issues while balancing safety, equity, mobility, cost, schedule, and community needs.
• Mentor and develop engineering and project management staff while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and continuous‑improvement culture.
• Project Management responsibilities, as needed.
• Assist as needed with agency project deadlines and reports with a team‑based approach.

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with at least 5 years of direct supervision of engineers.
• Progressive responsibilities in transportation engineering, infrastructure design, construction, or project management.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in mentoring, supervising diverse professionals from interns to PE licensed engineers while supporting both technical and professional growth.
• Strong analytical skills to oversee the engineering team to interpret and draw conclusions from a variety of data sources.
• Experience designing, reviewing and preparing bid documents and/or work orders, and managing construction projects for transportation infrastructure (roadways, bridges, sidewalks, bicycle facilities, intersection geometrics, pavement markings, signage, traffic signals, and operations.
• Excellent organization and communication skills that strengthen team effectiveness and support delivery.
• Experience with Federal and State funded projects.
• A comprehensive understanding of federal, state, and City agency policies, standards, and systems.
• Experience and comfort working within a matrix management environment.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture.

Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of senior engineering or architecture experience.

Education/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for experience requirements.

License/Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Requires registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Colorado State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers at the time of application. Registration in another state will be accepted in lieu of this requirement, provided that the applicant has Colorado registration at completion of probation. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until September 13, 2026.

About Everything Else

Job Profile CE0403 Engineer-Architect Supervisor

Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $124,937.00 - $212,393.00 Target Pay $124,937.00 - $161,000.00/year, based on experience and education

Agency Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re‑deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

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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. See yourself experiencing growth and balance. See yourself being respected and valued. See yourself belonging here. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Your journey starts right here.