Supervisor of Planning Services

Auroragovblog; Aurora, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness center

Internal educational programs

Innovation workspaces

Competitive total compensation

Well‑Funded retirement plan

Job summary

Aurora Water is seeking a dynamic Supervisor of Planning Services to shape future infrastructure. This leadership role drives master plans for water, wastewater, and stormwater systems across departments at the City of Aurora.

The ideal candidate will guide strategic planning, forecasting, and capital budget recommendations while mentoring engineers and ensuring high-quality deliverables in a hybrid in-person/remote environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related field).
• Seven years of utility infrastructure engineering experience with emphasis on planning.
• Colorado PE licensure or ability to obtain within six months.
• Driver’s license with a good driving history.
• Three years of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Long-range master planning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads and supervises the Long‑Range Planning Team, managing staff, workload, and key initiatives.
• Establishes priorities, goals, and performance expectations while holding team members accountable.
• Participates in recruitment and selection of technical engineering staff.
• Oversees onboarding and training, addresses performance gaps, and monitors workload data.
• Fosters a high‑performing, customer‑focused team culture reflecting department and city objectives.
• Demonstrates deep expertise in utility master planning, including growth forecasting and stormwater principles.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer license (Colorado) or ability to obtain

Job description

Job Location

Aurora, Colorado 80016-2946, City of Aurora, Colorado.

Introduction

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

Salary & Deadline

Salary: The hiring range for this position is $111,895 - $139,869 annually.

The deadline to submit applications is September 30th, 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.

About Aurora Water

Aurora Water is responsible for enhancing and protecting the quality of life for Aurora citizens by providing quality water, sewer, and stormwater services in a manner that balances social, environmental, and economic needs.

Supervisor of Planning Services

Aurora Water is seeking a dynamic and strategic Supervisor of Planning Services to play a pivotal role in shaping the City’s future infrastructure. This leadership role will drive the development and execution of master plans for water, wastewater, and stormwater utility systems—critical components of the rapidly growing community. The role involves cross-departmental coordination to forecast growth, lead comprehensive planning studies, and deliver prioritized capital improvement plans. As a team leader, the Planning Services Engineering Supervisor will mentor and manage a group of talented engineers, ensuring high‑quality deliverables, balanced workloads, and innovative solutions to complex technical challenges. This position has a Hybrid schedule requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in-person at SEAM (Southeast Aurora Maintenance Facility).

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Leads and supervises the Long‑Range Planning Team, managing staff, workload, and key initiatives.
• Establishes clear priorities, goals, and performance expectations while holding team members accountable.
• Participates in the recruitment and selection of technical engineering staff.
• Oversees onboarding and training, addresses performance gaps, and monitors workload data to ensure team efficiency and alignment with performance metrics.
• Fosters a high‑performing, customer‑focused team culture that reflects the mission, values, and strategic objectives of the department and the city.
• Demonstrates deep expertise in utility master planning, including population and employment growth forecasting, demand and loading analysis, and stormwater management principles.
• Oversees the procurement and execution of master planning efforts, including negotiating scopes, schedules, and fees with consultants and vendors.
• Provides guidance and resolution on complex planning issues related to water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, balancing technical accuracy with risk‑informed decision‑making.
• Ensures consistency and accuracy across all citywide master planning efforts.
• Coordinates with internal stakeholders to update and prepare prioritized capital budget recommendations.
• Collaborates with other city departments (e.g., Planning, Parks Recreation and Open Space, Public Works, etc.) to develop integrated solutions for cross‑functional projects and planning initiatives.
• Identifies and implements process improvements to enhance team workflows, project delivery, and operational efficiency.
• Serves as a liaison to external agencies (MHFD, Xcel Energy, Metro Water Recovery, Denver Water, ECCV, etc.) representing the city’s interests in collaborative planning efforts.
• Coordinates with the Mile High Flood District on joint stormwater master planning initiatives and manages intergovernmental agreements for collaborative studies and projects.
• Supports the city’s interests in the negotiation, review, and execution of various intergovernmental agreements.
• Upholds and promotes the values, mission, and strategic direction of Aurora Water, and actively supports initiatives from upper management.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Working Conditions

• 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 planning and development.
• Preferred Qualifications: Three (3) years of supervisory experience and formal supervisory training is preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Long‑range master planning experience is preferred.
• Licenses and Certifications: Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain licensure within six months.
• Licenses and Certifications: Driver’s license with a good driving history.
• Knowledge: Intermediate knowledge of water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure.
• Knowledge: Intermediate knowledge of capital improvement plan development, prioritization, and budgeting.
• Knowledge: Intermediate knowledge of city codes, ordinances, and comprehensive plans.
• Knowledge: Intermediate knowledge of staff leadership.
• Knowledge: Intermediate knowledge of legal agreements.
• Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of relevant engineering principles and practices.
• Skills: Intermediate interpersonal and managerial skills.
• Skills: Intermediate skill in reviewing and maintaining information for accuracy and consistency.
• Skills: Advanced customer service skills.
• Skills: Advanced skill in the use of Microsoft based programs.
• Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with employees and all levels of management.
• Abilities: Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Abilities: Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Abilities: Ability to direct and supervise a diverse workforce.
• Abilities: Ability to solve problems, negotiate and handle stressful situations.

Essential Personnel

When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands

Sedentary physical work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds. Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing. Hand/eye coordination to operate a computer and related equipment.

Work Environment

Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment. Periodically visits project sites in the field.

Equipment Used

Frequently uses standard office equipment including computers, calculators and copy machines. Frequently answers telephone. This job may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g., vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission. Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug‑free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References: As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies. This city of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment or employee shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability or military status.

The city will develop and maintain a plan for diversity. Through its staff, the city shall periodically analyze its employment related practices and its plan for diversity to ensure compliance with this policy. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation for completing this application, please feel free to contact our office at: 303.739.7225 or visit us at 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Suite 3500, Aurora, CO 80012.