Engineering Supervisor - Drainage

auroragov; United States; On-site; USD 112,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Aurora is seeking a Water Engineering Drainage Supervisor of Development Review to lead a team responsible for coordinating development and drainage reviews, QA/QC, and process improvements.

The role requires a Professional Engineer license in Colorado, 7 years of utility infrastructure experience, and strong supervisory skills; collaboration with Public Works, Planning, PROS, and other departments is essential to support growth.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering is required.
• Seven years of utility infrastructure engineering experience with emphasis on new infrastructure and development.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain licensure within six months
• Certified Floodplain Manager or ability to obtain within six months
• Driver's license with a good driving history

Responsibilities

• Supervises and leads the development review team; manages workload, staff, and initiatives with clear priorities and goals.
• Coordinates with other City Departments and external agencies to implement cross-departmental solutions for processes and complex projects.
• Reviews developments, site plans, and civil plans for conformance to annexation agreements and city standards.
• Develops and updates technical criteria and workflow processes for development review.
• Resolves complex technical issues and provides direction on development-related decisions while managing risk.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

JOB LOCATION

Aurora, Colorado 80016-2946
Cit y 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

Salary to be commensurate with experience. The hiring range for this position is $111,895 - $139,869 per year.

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

The Aurora Water Engineering Drainage Supervisor of Development Review is foundational to support the extensive growth within the City. This person will be responsible for assisting with developer coordination; coordination with other City departments; staff leadership/coaching/mentoring; drainage study and plan set QA/QC; and development review process improvements and efficiencies. This individual will supervise a team of engineers and technical staff and will be responsible for reviewing development and/or construction submittals and solving complex technical problems.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises and acts as a leader for the development review team. Manages workload, staff, and/or initiatives and holds staff accountable. Establishes team priorities, objectives, goals, and expectations.
• Participates in the selection of technical engineering staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies. Tracks workload data and develops solutions to ensure performance metrics are met.
• Provides leadership and works with staff to ensure a high performance, customer service-oriented work environment that supports achieving the department's and the City's mission, objectives, and values.
• Thoroughly understands the technical criteria implemented by the development review team and the development review process. Develops and/or updates technical criteria and workflow processes.
• Resolves and approves complex technical issues and/or provides direction to team on resolution or recommendation for private development and public projects while recognizing an appropriate level of risk.
• Coordinates with other City Departments (Office of Development Assistance, Public Works, Planning, Parks Recreation and Open Space (PROS), etc.) to implement cross-departmental solutions for processes and complex projects.
• Reviews and/or provides oversight on reviews of developments, site plans, and civil plans for conformance to annexation agreements, intergovernmental agreements, master plans, public improvements plans, City Code, manuals, standards and specifications.
• Coordinates with and represents the City with external agencies (MHFD, CDOT, etc.) to ensure City-wide Master Plans are being appropriately followed/implemented at the site level.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

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

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or directly related field)

Experience: Seven (7) years utility (water, wastewater, and stormwater) infrastructure engineering experience with an emphasis on new infrastructure and development

Licenses and Certifications: Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain licensure within six months

Certified Floodplain Manager certification or ability to obtain within six months

Driver's license with a good driving history

Preferred Qualifications: Three (3) years of supervisory experience and for