Engineering Technician - Public Works

City of Wheat Ridge; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical plans

Retirement

Paid vacation / leave

Job summary

City of Wheat Ridge is seeking an Engineering Technician I-III to oversee and ensure the quality, safety, and compliance of public infrastructure and construction projects within the public right-of-way. The role includes inspecting streets, sidewalks, drainage, and related improvements to verify adherence to City specifications as well as State and Federal regulations.

The position also involves reviewing design plans, conducting preconstruction meetings, managing schedules and contract

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and construction inspections.
• CDOT inspection certification is required.
• AutoCAD/Civil 3D experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect streets, alleys, and rights-of-way for compliance with city specifications and laws.
• Review design plans for constructability and traffic safety.
• Coordinate with contractors and manage schedules; negotiate change orders.

Skills

Construction inspections

Surveying

Project management

Traffic operations

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree in Civil Engineering

CDOT Inspection Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

LDD

Civil 3D

Job description

Engineering Technician I-III

Rooted in Community, Growing with Purpose

ABOUT US:

Wheat Ridge was founded during the 1859 Gold Rush as a rest stop for miners and later named for its golden wheat fields. As unsuccessful miners turned to farming, the area thrived with orchards, vegetable fields, and later, greenhouses, earning the title “Carnation City.” Incorporated in 1969, Wheat Ridge now offers a central location with easy access to Denver and the Rocky Mountains. It operates as a home-rule city with a council-manager government, where the elected council sets policy, and the manager oversees daily operations and budgeting. We strive to create a welcoming environment for all staff, volunteers, and members of our community.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This position is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance of public infrastructure and construction projects within the public right-of-way. The role involves inspecting streets, sidewalks, drainage systems, and related improvements to verify adherence to City specifications as well as State and Federal regulations. Responsibilities include reviewing design plans for constructability and traffic safety, conducting preconstruction meetings, managing schedules and contract timelines, negotiating change orders, and processing pay applications. The role also requires preparing contract documents, evaluating field conditions, and ensuring compliance with approved plans and permits.

In addition, the position supports transportation and infrastructure planning efforts by collecting and analyzing field data, evaluating pavement conditions, prioritizing maintenance needs, and contributing to capital improvement planning and budgeting. The incumbent may conduct traffic studies, review and approve traffic control plans, and ensure safe and efficient traffic flow through work zones.

Strong communication is essential, as this role regularly interacts with contractors, residents, and public agencies, providing updates, addressing concerns, and maintaining transparency throughout project lifecycles.

Duties

• Inspects construction projects, streets, alleys, curbs, gutters, asphalt, sidewalks, street overlays, rights-of-way, for compliance with city specifications, and State and Federal laws.
• Observes the activities of contractors and assists in the management of consultants. Serve as project manager and review design plans for constructability, traffic safety
• May perform various transportation engineering studies and communicate findings to the public, staff and other agencies. Participates in traffic control device warrant studies.
• Perform related work as required and assigned.

ABOUT YOU:

Engineering Technician I

Training– High School Diploma or GED

Experience– Some experience in construction inspections, surveying, soils and materials testing or related experience in civil engineering, surveying, and/or construction inspection preferred.

Engineering Technician II

Training– High School Diploma or GED required; Associates Degree in Civil Engineering or certification in related area preferred

Experience– Five (5) years of experience in project management, construction inspections, surveying, soils and materials testing or related experience in civil engineering, surveying, and/or construction inspection; AutoCAD/ LDD/ Civil 3D experience preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Requires CDOT Inspection Certification (math, survey, plan reading); Asphalt Paving, Soils and Embankment Concrete. Construction Engineer

Engineering Technician III

Training– Associates Degree in Civil Engineering or related field required

Experience– Ten (10) years of increasingly responsible experience in project management, construction inspections, surveying, soils and materials testing or related experience in civil engineering, surveying, construction inspection, and training in field of traffic operations. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. AutoCAD/ LDD/ Civil 3D experience preferred.

Requires CDOT Inspection Certification (math, survey, plan reading); Asphalt Paving, Soils and Embankment Concrete. Construction Engineer

Traffic Control Supervisor Certification; Certifications for Traffic Control and Signs and Markings. Pavement management software.

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK AT THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE:

• Competitive Pay: $27.80-43.43 /hr
• Company sponsored medical (United Health and Kaiser), dental, and vision plans
• Retirement
• Paid vacation, family leave, sick, and holiday time
• Bilingual incentive program
• Employer paid life insurance
• FSA/HSA
• EAP
• Positive, inclusive workplace
• Dedicated resources toward professional growth and development

HOURS OF WORK AND LOCATION:

• Hours of Work: 8am-5pm
• Location: City of Wheat Ridge Public Works Site.
  *thisrole requires working outdoors, occasionally in varied or extreme temperatures (such as high heat, humidity, rain, snow, or cold) for portions of the workday.

The City of Wheat Ridge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusivity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, marital status or any other applicable characteristics protected by law, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification. The City of Wheat Ridge will consider reasonable accommodations for employment to qualified applicants upon request to the Human Resources Office.