Join Our Public Works Department as a Civil Engineer III – Capital Improvement Supervisor
Are you ready to take the next step in your civil engineering career and help shape the future of our growing community at Town of Erie? The Town is seeking a Civil Engineer III (Supervisor) which is also referred to as a Capital Improvement Supervisor. In this role, you will be leading a talented team of Civil Engineers while playing a key role in overseeing project management of critical infrastructure planning, design and construction projects for the Public Works department.
In this dynamic role, you’ll work under the general supervision of the Town Engineer and operate with substantial independence and professional judgment. You’ll review construction plans, engineering reports, final plats, and development agreements, ensuring high-quality, sustainable development across the Town.
As the Capital Improvement Project Supervisor, you’ll also provide coaching, mentoring, and day‑to‑day support to the Engineering group doing infrastructure projects, helping guide the team’s success and growth. Beyond performing and overseeing project execution, you’ll assist with the annual Town budget process, prepare or review cost estimates, and support the 5‑year Capital Improvement Plan. You’ll collaborate with outside agencies, oversee consultant contracts, and coordinate funding requests, including grant, Federal, and State programs. This position is ideal for someone who wants to make a real, lasting impact, balancing technical expertise with leadership, collaboration, and strategic planning. All staff are expected to adhere to the Town’s mission, vision and values ofTRUE.
Future Projects You Could Be a Part Of:
- Town infrastructure projects for storm drainage, roads, bridges, water and wastewater utilities, parks, asset maintenance and multi-agency projects.
Application Period:
- 06/01/2026 – 06/30/2026
- Please ensure your application is submitted and complete prior to 11:59pm on 6/30/2026 to be considered.
- All incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process. This posting may close early without further notice.
Anticipated Work Schedule:
- The first few months of this role will be 100% on-site however after three months this position is eligible to work remotely two days a week and required to work in-office three days a week.
Work Location:
- Town Hall, 645 Holbrook, Erie, CO 80516
Salary Range:
Minimum
Midpoint
Maximum
Civil Engineer III (Supervisor)
$111,958/year
$134,350/year
$156,741/year
Hiring rates are dependent upon experience.
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Duties and Responsibilities:
Primary
- 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.
- Independently applies extensive and diverse knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.
- Modifies or extends accepted theories and practices of civil engineering to complete assignments.
- Leads tasks and projects of moderately complex scopes.
- Oversees and reviews developing plans, specifications, and other project documents.
- Selects appropriate principles of engineering economics, and probability and statistics to analyze risk in a complex civil engineering problem.
- Oversees reviews of 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.
- Recommends governmental measures affecting land use, public utilities, community facilities, and housing and transportation to control and guide community development and Urban Renewal.
- Oversees 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.
- Ability to serve 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.
Supervisory
- Oversees and provides direct supervision of assigned Engineering staff to ensure assigned projects and tasks are complete, accurate and completed in a timely manner.
- Provides mentored experience to direct reports and other engineers.
- Conducts performance evaluations and ongoing coaching and feedback direct reports.
- Provide instruction, training, and daily direction depending on direct report’s experience and expertise.
- Support department values and culture through mentorship, support, and team-building efforts.
Administrative/Miscellaneous
- Keeps informed of updates to standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Analyzes complex civil engineering projects to determine design requirements, uncertainties, and constraints.
- Acknowledges and applies concepts of sustainability to civil engineering projects.
- Receives supervision and guidance relating to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
- Receives direction on unusual conditions and developments.
- Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
- Integrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice of civil engineering and fosters creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability in staff
- Possesses advanced oral and written communication skills, including interpretation of complex technical and contractual language.
- Considers the needs of diverse project stakeholders.
- Leads project meetings and represents the organization in communications pertaining to broad aspects of engineering assignments.
- Analyzes and selects principles of formal communication, effective teamwork, and various pathways to developing leadership.
- Oversees and reviews reports, review 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 and oversees the public improvement permits, and may assist with floodplain permit reviews.
- Responds to questions from residents 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.
- Performs related work as required and assigned.
