Department of Public Works
DIVISION: Engineering
JOB NUMBER: 2500037
CLOSING DATE: Continuous Until Filled
FLSA: Exempt
Associate Engineer
Full Salary Range: 75,870.00 - 113,760.00
Hiring Range: $77,000 - $86,000
Engineer
Full Salary Range: 90,350.00 - 135,520.00
Hiring Range: $92,000 - $105,000
Senior Engineer
Full Salary Range: 105,940.00 - 159,020.00
Hiring Range: $107,600 - $125,000
El Paso County Benefits
- Work-Life Balance
- 15 vacation days (120 hours, accrued per pay period) annually
- 3 personal holidays (24 hours) annually
- Hired 1/1-4/30, 3 days (24 hours)
- Hired 5/1-8/31, 2 days (16 hours)
- Hired, 9/1-11/30, 1 day (8 hours)
- 12 sick days (96 hours) annually
- 11 holidays annually
- Employee Fitness Centers
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (click here for more information)
- 2 Onsite Health Centers
- Retirement plan (click here for more information)
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (click here for more information)
The El Paso County Department of Public Works (DPW) is seeking a motivated engineer with strong technical andinterpersonal skills to serve as a review engineer on our Development Services team. Your responsibilities will includedeveloping engineering solutions, reviewing civil engineering plans, and analyzing data to ensure the safety andefficiency of the County’s roadways and drainage systems.
As part of a small, dedicated team of professionals, you will collaborate with experts in drainage, traffic, roadwaydesign, and land development. We foster a supportive environment of teamwork and mentorship, offering trainingtailored to various interests to encourage career advancement.
What You'll Do:
In this role, you will conduct technical civil engineering work, reviewing plans, documents, and reports for residential,commercial, and industrial developments to ensure compliance with County policies and criteria. You will alsocollaborate with local, state, and federal agencies, communicate with stakeholders, and support the County’s long-terminfrastructure goals. Whether you are an Associate, Engineer, or Senior Engineer, your contributions will ensure ourcommunity enjoys safe and reliable services.
Why Join Us?
Work on impactful civil engineering projects.
Collaborate with experienced engineers and public officials.
Contribute to the planning and development of County infrastructure.
Access opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
This position will be primarily working at our Regional Development Center (2880 International Circle)
This position performs a variety of routine, technical, and professional engineering duties in the field of civil engineering,such as planning, design, and project management in accordance with civil engineering principles and practices as well asCounty criteria. Work will be performed under the direction and supervision of a licensed professional engineer. May beassigned to Development Review, Construction Services, Capital Projects, Traffic, or Stormwater.
This position has an anticipated work schedule of Tuesday – Friday, 7:00am – 5:30pm, subject to change. Alternativeschedules available: Mon
day – Thursday, 7:00am – 5:30pm or Mon
day – Friday, 7:30am – 4:30pm, subject to change.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Associate Engineer:
Provides input and technical assistance as necessary in the design, plan review, or production of civil engineeringplans.
Accomplishes engineering assignments requiring the use of judgment and initiative in developing solutions toproblems and interpreting criteria; assists senior-level engineer(s) with complex engineering assignments. Preparesformal and technical reports, as well as presentations.
Accomplishes plan check review and processing of plans for assigned projects; analyzes plans, ensuring compliancewith all applicable standards and criteria..
Formulates and prepares departmental recommendations for conditions of approval for assigned projects.
Participates in data collection and analysis in the field of civil engineering. Prepares and reviews quantity calculationsand cost estimates for engineering projects; determines and presents project feasibility based on analysis of datacollected.
Communicates with various County departments, personnel, developers, engineers, architects, contractors,consultants, outside agencies, and the public regarding technical and procedural aspects of various projects;provides information regarding County criteria and standards.
Coordinates with Local, State, and Federal agencies during applicable phases of assigned projects.
Responsible for analyzing and ensuring projects and related plans and designs conform to County criteria.
Works with senior-level engineer(s) to evaluate existing organizational policies, regulatory compliance, andinfrastructure based upon area of expertise; makes recommendations for appropriate corrective measures.
Attends and represents the County at various meetings and commissions. Assists in the presentation of projects tothe Board of County Commissioners and other applicable governing boards and commissions.
Responds to questions and complaints from the public concerning engineering and public works issues.
Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities.
Reviews and coordinates the processing of environmental documents pursuant to National Environmental ProtectionAct and State requirements.
Performs other duties as required.
Engineer:
Accomplishes complex engineering assignments requiring the use of judgment and initiative in developing solutionsto problems and interpreting criteria. Provides technical assistance as necessary in the design, plan review, orproduction of civil engineering plans. Prepares formal and technical reports, and presentations. Providesrecommendations in the resolution to complex engineering problems to successfully complete projects.
Accomplishes plan check review ensuring compliance with all applicable standards and criteria; ensures appropriaterecords are maintained. Coordinates plan review with appropriate stakeholders to ensure proposed design and plansare compatible with the County’s infrastructure and long-term plans.
Participates in data collection and analysis in the field of civil engineering. Prepares and reviews quantity calculationsand cost estimates for engineering projects; determines and presents project feasibility based on analysis of datacollected. Assists with the construction phase of development projects to ensure compliance with County landdevelopment regulations and project condition of approval; upon completion of improvements, coordinates theformal project acceptance.
May provide project management and engineering design in the planning and development of project plans,specifications, and estimates for assigned projects; ensures adherence to plans and specifications as well asengineering standards and criteria.
Communicates with various County departments, personnel, developers, engineers, architects, contractors,consultants, outside agencies, and the public to provide information regarding technical and procedural aspects ofvarious projects; provides information regarding County criteria and standards.
Coordinates with Local, State, and Federal agencies during applicable phases of assigned projects.
Confers directly with other County Departments regarding project development, engineering design and constructionof infrastructure; may be responsible for management of related projects.
Responsible for reviewing and ensuring projects and related plans and reports conform to County criteria.
Evaluates existing organizational, regulatory, and infrastructure based upon area of expertise; makesrecommendations for appropriate corrective measures.
Recommends and assists in the preparation of criteria, procedural, or ordinance changes.
Assists in the preparation of staff reports and agendas for various boards and commissions. Attends and representsthe County at various meetings and commission hearings. Assists in the presentation of projects to the Board ofCounty Commissioners and other applicable governing boards and commissions.
Responds to questions and complaints from the public concerning engineering and public works issues.
Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.
Reviews and coordinates the processing of environmental documents pursuant to National Environmental ProtectionAct and State requirements.
Performs other duties as required.
Senior Engineer:
Accomplishes complex engineering assignments requiring the use of judgment and initiative in developing solutionsto problems, interpreting general policies, and determining work schedules in civil engineering; provides input andtechnical assistance as necessary. Prepares formal and technical reports, specifications, and presentations. Resolvescomplex engineering problems to successfully complete projects.
Oversees work of lower-level engineers, including setting priorities and reviewing written reports and work products.
Accomplishes or provides guidance on plan check review and processing of plans for assigned projects; analyzesplans, ensuring compliance with all applicable standards and criteria; ensures appropriate records are maintained.Coordinates plan review with appropriate stakeholders to ensure proposed design and plans are compatible with theCounty’s infrastructure and long-term plans.
Responsible for construction phase of development projects to ensure compliance with County land developmentregulations and project condition of approval; upon completion of improvements, coordinates the formal projectacceptance.
May provide project management and engineering design in the planning and development of project plans,specifications, and estimates for assigned projects; ensures adherence to plans and specifications as well asengineering standards and criteria.
Reviews, formulates, analyzes, and presents departmental recommendations for conditions of approval for complexand controversial projects.
Directs data collection and analysis in the field of civil engineering. Oversees the preparation and review of quantitycalculations and cost estimates for engineering projects.
Performs economic analysis and value engineering for engineering projects; presents results. Determines projectfeasibility based on analysis of data collected and presents recommendations to others.
Identifies acceptable options for project design; provides clarification on criteria interpretations and specific criterialanguage.
Reviews projects for consistency with applicable adopted plans, codes, and standards; identifies any related issuesand makes appropriate recommendations.
Prepares for project meetings by understanding the project, researching current and historical information, andevaluating criteria, County policies, and other applicable regulations.
Communicates with various County departments, personnel, developers, engineers, architects, contractors,consultants, outside agencies, and the public regarding all aspects of projects; provides information regarding Countyregulations and standards.
Responsible for analyzing and ensuring projects, plans, and designs conform to County criteria.
Evaluates existing organizational, regulatory, and infrastructure based upon area of expertise; makesrecommendations for appropriate corrective measures.
Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for the division anddepartment.
Recommends, prepares, and presents documents for criteria, procedural, or ordinance changes.
Responsible for the preparation of staff reports and agendas for various boards and commissions. Attends andrepresents the County at various meetings and commissions. Participates and/or presents projects to the Board ofCounty Commissioners and other applicable governing boards and commissions. Provides expert testimony andresponses at meetings and public hearings as needed.
Reviews and coordinates the processing of environmental documents pursuant to National Environmental ProtectionAct and State requirements.
May participate in budget preparation.
Performs other duties as required.
Supervision Exercised:
This classification does not have supervisory authority; however, may be required to provideexpertise or limited guidance or direction to employees, such as overseeing work quality, training, and guidance. Typicallyserves as a subject matter expert on the scope of functional area.
Supervision Received:
Receives general supervision. This classification typically performs job duties by followingestablished standard operating procedures and/or policies. Regular direction, guidance, and coaching from supervisor maybe expected. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewedperiodically.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Associate Engineer:
Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering and administration as applied to the design, methods,materials, techniques, planning, and construction of engineering projects.
Knowledge of plan checking methods and the ability to exercise sound independent judgment within establishedguidelines, including compliance with codes, criteria, and regulations.
Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques of land surveying.
Proficiency in computer applications, databases, and engineering-specific programs; ability to quickly learn newsoftware. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and explain technical plans and procedures, planning and zoning regulations, applicablelaws and codes and Federal, State, and County regulations.
Ability to apply principles of logical and scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and drawvalid conclusions.
Ability to analyze and interpret reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, test data, aerial photographs, and othertopographical and geologic data.
Ability to communicate effectively and to maintain effective working relationships. Ability to deliver formalpresentations to groups or individuals. Ability to provide excellent customer service.
Ability to remain informed of new standards, legislation, or practices that affect engineering or public works projects.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Engineer:
Working knowledge of principles and practices of engineering and administration as applied to the design, methods,materials, techniques, planning, and construction of engineering projects.
Working knowledge of plan checking methods and the ability to exercise sound independent judgment withinestablished guidelines, including compliance with codes, criteria, and regulations.
Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques of land surveying.
Proficiency in computer applications, databases, and engineering-specific programs; ability to quickly learn newsoftware. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical plans and procedures, planning and zoning regulations, applicablelaws and codes, and Federal, State, and County regulations.
Ability to apply principles of logical and scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and drawvalid conclusions.
Ability to analyze and interpret reports, maps, drawings, construction plans, test data, aerial photographs, and othertopographical and geological data.
Ability to adapt to change and new information, including adapting behavior and work methods in response tochanging conditions or unexpected obstacles.
Ability to communicate effectively and to maintain effective working relationships. Ability to deliver formalpresentations to groups or individuals. Ability to provide excellent customer service.
Ability to remain informed of new standards, legislation, or practices that affect engineering or public works projects.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Senior Engineer:
Working knowledge of principles and practices of engineering and administration as applied to the design, methods,materials, techniques, planning, and construction of engineering projects.
Working knowledge of plan checking methods and the ability to exercise sound independent judgment withinestablished guidelines, including compliance with codes, criteria, and regulations.
Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques of land surveying.
Proficiency in computer applications, databases, and engineering-specific programs; ability to quickly learn newsoftware. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to apply statistical techniques such as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity,analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis as necessary.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical information, with abstract and concrete variables, in mathematicalor diagram form. Ability to apply principles of logical and scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret, apply, explain, and analyze applicable laws, criteria, codes, and regulations. Ability to read,analyze, and interpret technical plans and procedures, planning and zoning regulations, , applicable laws and codes,and Federal, State, and County regulations.
Ability to analyze and interpret reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, test data, aerial photographs, and othertopographical and geological data.
Ability to actively participate and make agreements, decisions, or commitments within the regulatory framework, in acomplex, controversial, or highly political environment.
Ability to communicate effectively and to maintain effective working relationships; ability to provide excellentcustomer service. Ability to make formal presentations to groups or individuals.
Ability to remain informed of new standards, legislation, or practices that affect engineering or public works projects.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Required Education and Experience
Associate Engineer:
Bachelor's degree in engineering.
Engineer:
Bachelor's degree in engineering.
Four years of professional engineering experience; two years of the required experience must be in civil engineering.
Two years of leadership or project management experience.
Senior Engineer:
Bachelor's degree in engineering.
Six years of progressive civil engineering experience, with three years of leadership experience of professional staff.
Preferred Education and Experience
Engineer/Senior Engineer:
Major study in civil engineering.
Experience with engineering-related software/programs, such as computer-aided design (CAD), geographicinformation systems (GIS), and MS Project.
Licenses/Certificates
Associate Engineer:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Engineer Intern Certification required, or equivalent combination of experience and education as approved byColorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) for Professional Engineer (PE) Licensing Requirements.Acceptable equivalence must be demonstrated by documented allowance from DORA to qualify for PE exam.
Engineer/Senior Engineer:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Professional Engineer's (PE) License; possession of Colorado PE within six months after employment.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.
Work Conditions
Duties are primarily performed in an office and remote work environment dependent upon Department discretion andbusiness needs, and outdoors; may be exposed to adverse weather conditions. Requires travel to County facilities,conferences, seminars, meetings, and outlying areas for the inspection of development, construction sites, or public workfacilities. Subject to after-hours call-out.
