Lead Civil Engineer

Town of Erie; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 88,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Erie is seeking a motivated Lead Civil Engineer to play a vital role in managing infrastructure projects and ensuring compliance with engineering standards within the Public Works Department. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to impact the community positively and involves collaboration with multiple stakeholders.

Benefits

Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Education reimbursement up to $3,000 per year

457 Retirement Plan with 5% employer match

Paid time off and family leave policies

Childcare benefits

Qualifications

• A minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering.
• Experience in construction, development, drainage, utilities, or traffic engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and construction of capital improvement projects.
• Review development plans for compliance with engineering standards.
• Lead and supervise engineers and contribute to long-term planning.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Technical Support

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or closely related field

Job description

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Base pay range

$88,355.00/yr - $123,696.00/yr

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The Town of Erie is seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Civil Engineer to join our Public Works Department!

This position plays a key role in shaping the Town’s infrastructure by managing the design and construction of capital improvement projects, reviewing development plans, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Under the general supervision of the Town Engineer, the Lead Civil Engineer will perform professional-level engineering work, collaborate with external agencies, lead and supervise Engineers and contribute to long-term planning efforts, including the Town’s 5-year Capital Improvement Plan. With room for independent judgment and problem-solving, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our growing community. All staff are expected to adhere to the Town’s mission, vision, and values of TRUE.

This job is internally known as a Civil Engineer III.

Work Location: Town Hall – 645 Holbrook St, Erie CO 80516

Anticipated Work Schedule: Full-time (Monday-Friday shifts) 40 hours per week with some nights and weekends as needed.

Full Salary Range : $88,355/year - $123,696/year

Posting Dates: 05/14/2025 - 07/12/2025

**Please ensure your application is submitted and complete prior to 11:59pm on 07/12/2025 to be considered. All incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process. This posting may close early without further notice.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary

• Prepares and reviews traffic studies, traffic control/access plans, drainage submittals and engineering reports for developments including water, sewer, storm water drainage, and roadways. Reviews drawings and specifications for public improvements for conformance with generally accepted engineering standards and Town requirements.
• Interprets, applies and enforces the provisions of the Town’s engineering design standards adhering to applicable federal, state and local codes, laws, rules regulations, specifications, standards, policies and procedures.
• Read and interpret maps, evaluate proposals for annexation, site planning, plats, subdivision plans, landscape plans, trail plans, grading plans, utility plans, perform water calculations, roadway plans and other land use applications.
• Reviews agreements, legal descriptions, easements, and ownership deeds and provides input.
• Reviews engineering calculations and design. Provides technical and professional engineering support services relative to assigned area of responsibility; provides assistance to construction inspectors in the interpretation of plans and resolution of problems during construction as required including site visits.
• Recommends governmental measures affecting land use, public utilities, community facilities, and housing and transportation to control and guide community development and Urban Renewal.
• Prepares and reviews cost estimates for public projects and Developer funded projects.
• Manages the design and construction of Capital Improvement Projects; prepares contract documents and cost estimates for CIP and development reimbursement.
• Serves as project engineer and/or inspector on construction projects such as storm drainage systems, water and sewer utilities, and streets.
• Ensures projects are in compliance with the Town's State MS4 Stormwater Permit.
• The incumbent may supervise lower-level technical and engineering personnel.
• Coaching, training and mentoring direct reports.
• Provide guidance, instruction, and daily direction.
• Conduct performance reviews, corrective action and partner with Talent Acquisition for hiring needs
• Prepares reports, reviews comments, completes correspondence, capable of delivering comprehensive presentation of technical information to senior management, Town Council, Town Commissions and the public.
• Prepares engineering standards and specifications for the Town, and makes recommendations to supervisor.
• Issues public improvement, grading and floodplain permits.
• Respond to questions from citizens or developers either in person or over the telephone. Provide technical support to other staff members, contractors, developers, and the public. Research files and/or maps for walk-in residents and developers. Issues improvement permits.
• Works closely with the planning group and all other departments.
• Manage programs within the Engineering Division.
• Performs related work as required and assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with major course work in civil engineering or closely related field.
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering relating to construction, development, drainage, utilities, or traffic engineering work.

A combination of education and experience may be considered.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Lead, supervisory or management experience
• Professional Management Professional (PMP)
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences
• Experience conducting public engagement events to gather community feedback on Town projects

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS

• Civil Engineer III - Colorado State Board of Professional Engineers (P.E.)
• Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record

Town of Erie Benefits:

The Town of Erie offers a comprehensive benefit package and pays a major portion of the employee premium to make these benefits more affordable for you. Coverage of these benefits begin the 1st of the month following date of hire for benefited employees regularly working an average of 30 hours per week. Each year you will have the option of changing your elections through open enrollment. To learn more, review the benefits webpage.

Designated full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans including spouse, domestic partner and family coverage options
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Plans
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Employer paid Basic Life/AD&D
• Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
• Robust extended sick leave and family sick leave program
• Up to 48 hours of Colorado Sick Leave preloaded on the 1st of every year (pro-rated if hired after the 1st of the year)
• 3 ½ Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year (increases with years of service)
• 40 hours of pre-loaded Paid Time Off (PTO) to each new employee upon hire
• Twenty-Four (24) Hours of Paid Volunteer Leave
• Up to 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave for bonding with a new child
• Option to “sell back” PTO after two (2) years of continuous employment
• 457 Retirement Plan, with a 5% employer match and immediate 100% vesting in your deferral contributions AND employer contributions
• Education reimbursement up to $3,000 per year
• Individual free membership to the Erie Community Center and steep discounts on couple or family memberships.
• Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes
• Childcare benefits which includes 10% discount to any KinderCare location in Colorado
• Half-off charging at town-owned EV charging stations
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
• Eligible for discount Dell Computer program
• Onsite/virtual trainings for growth and development opportunities

We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-qualified employer!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Government Administration and Civil Engineering

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