Civil Engineer II - Roadway
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15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555
City 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 $78,144 - $97,680/annually
The deadline to submit applications is August 10th, 2025. Please note, the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-served basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reviews simple to moderately complex planning and engineering documents (master plans, public improvement plans, site and/or civil plans, reports) for conformance to City standards and code
- Reviews developments, site plans, and civil plans for conformance to annexation agreements, intergovernmental agreements, master plans, public improvements plans, City Code, manuals, standards, and roadway & urban drainage requirements
- Prepares and participates in pre-application meetings facilitated by the Office of Development Assistance, and writes or reviews comprehensive engineering notes for site-specific standards for developers and their engineering teams
- Coordinate drainage review items with Aurora Water
- Ensures compliance with design standards, City policies and procedures, and governmental regulations
- Facilitate communication and collaboration with others to solve problems
- May support Senior Engineers in the design of interdepartmental engineering projects
- Weekly attends department meetings and ad-hoc project-specific meetings to develop solutions to project issues, either under the direction of or with the support of senior-level staff
- May respond to citizen concerns and inquiries under the direction of Senior Engineers or Supervisors
- Performs other related duties as assigned
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 in civil engineering, or related field
Experience:
- Two (2) years of professional engineering work for a Civil Engineer II
- Experience in municipal engineering, development, or roadway design preferred
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of current engineering principles and practices applicable to municipal and development engineering projects, including local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to assigned function.
- Thorough knowledge of the trail system, ADA ramps, roadway design, and construction specifications
Skills:
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Skill in the use of engineering instruments and equipment, including a personal computer and related software
Abilities:
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, all levels of management, including executive staff, citizens, and elected officials
- Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
- Present ideas clearly and concisely in oral and written form to leadership and management
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with the public, commissions, City Council, other jurisdictions and agencies, and city staff regarding development projects and issues
- Interpret codes and criteria
- Ability to review development plans and reports,
- Ability to extract relevant information, make decisions, or provide recommendations for complex technical and procedural issues
- Creatively solve problems, negotiate,e and handle stressful situations in a positive and productive manner
- Able to manage multiple projects, objectives, and competing priorities
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Colorado Driver's License with a good driving record
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) required with the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain through reciprocity from another state within 6 months of employment
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:
- Light work that involves moving no more than 20 pounds at a time
- Frequent walking and standing
- Infrequent carrying and lifting
- May seldom require pushing, pulling, bending, and stooping
- Clear vision to read and interpret reports and other written documents
- Speech communication and hearing are used to maintain communication with employees and citizens
- Hand/foot/eye coordination for the operation of a computer keyboard, office equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle
Work Environment:
- Works primarily indoors but may work outdoors, attending field meetings or site visits
- This position is eligible for remote work, subject to change
Equipment Used:
- Uses standard office equipment, including a personal computer and common office software such as email, internet, Word, Excel, and menu-driven databases as a part of the Development Review process
- This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g., vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.
For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
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.
- Location:
- Aurora