Engineer/Senior Engineer/Principal Engineer - Development and Mobility (Temporary)

CITY EQUITY STATEMENT
The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job-someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

This is a three (3)-year, temporary, benefited professional engineering position in the Department of Public Works and Utilities responsible for plan review of private development and capital improvement projects involving drainage, transportation and other infrastructure projects. The incumbent is a liaison to consulting engineers, developers, contractors, the community, and other agencies on a number of private development projects. Additionally, this position will necessitate a strong understanding of the typical development review process and be able to review pedestrian trails, bridges, water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems.

Major responsibilities include review of development projects throughout the city. Work is performed with appreciable latitude for independent judgement and action that is reviewed by the Development Engineering Administrator through observation, conferences, reports, and achievement of desired objectives. This position will require attendance at occasional evening meetings.

This is a full time, benefited, temporary position and will last for a duration of up to three (3) years. The full salary range for this position is stated above and is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The 2025 salary range for the Engineer is $91,797 to $114,744 per year; for the Senior Engineer the salary range is $114,020 to $142,537 per year; and for the Principal Engineer the salary range is $131,775 to $164,713. The Principal Engineer progression is contingent upon requirements mentioned below in section V (five). Depending on qualifications, the applicant will meet either all of the criteria for Engineer, Senior Engineer, or Principal Engineer. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage, and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Public Works and Utilities Department, which maintains and enhances public health and safety by providing exceptional water and wastewater service and maintaining the City’s extensive, four-billion-dollar network of utility infrastructure. The department continuously strives to meet the needs of the community by constantly focusing on protecting public health and safety, customer service, efficient and effective utilization of resources, communications, innovation, and teamwork.

Every employee is accountable to:

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
• Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
• Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
• Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
• Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
• Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
• Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
• Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
• Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
• Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
• Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences

GENERAL COMPETENCIES
Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

• Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
• Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development
• Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
• Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
• Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
• Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
• Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance
• Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product

Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Demonstrate considerable knowledge of and experience with:
  • Development review processes
  • Strong time management skills
  • Principles and practices of civil engineering as it relates to drainage and transportation projects
  • Familiarity with right-of-way, easement, and land acquisition processes
  • AutoCAD and ESRI-ArcMap software
  • Applicable codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards relating to public improvement projects
  • Understanding of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations and the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit

Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, orally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences, including public speaking to address audiences such as elected officials and residentsResolve problems, mediate or facilitate cooperation among various parties - internal and external to the CityWork in a team environment with strong desire for program successEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with constituents, supervisors, employees, engineers, contractors, state and federal officials, and other people contacted in the course of workWork independently and to effectively handle multiple time sensitive priority projects simultaneouslyLearn quickly, adapt to change, and provide high quality work productsUtilize appropriate technologies and transfer its usage to relevant areas of workConduct and evaluate engineering and technical studies and analysis on various programs to

• Determine recommendations based on the information received

Use MS Office software - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc. Leadership - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

• Foster a participatory organizational climate that is open, positive, reinforcing, and supportive
• Encourage employees to be accountable for their work and take ownership in what they do
• Demonstrate leadership and courage by making or supporting decisions that reflect the organizational mission and goals even when the decision may be unpopular to some
• Demonstrate collaboration and conflict resolution skills with other departments and employees

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks
1. Project Reviews and Compliance

• Reviews development and redevelopment projects to assure compliance with City standards and specifications
• Reviews construction plans, plats, specifications, and quantity lists for a variety of projects, including:

• Drainage, transportation, water, sanitary sewer, traffic signalization, beautification, sidewalk, curb, and gutter
• Reviews proposed public works projects, their need, and impact on development with the planning staff
• Develops priorities and cost estimates as part of a long-range proposed capital improvement program
• Reviews plans, specifications, and contract documents prepared by consulting engineers for propriety, adequacy, and accuracy

2. Standards, Specifications, and Research

• Reviews and prepares standards, specifications, ordinance requirements, and regulations to be applied by the City
• Researches latest developments to determine necessary changes and assesses their probable impact
• Makes cost estimates for budgetary purposes
• Compiles information regarding ownership of property
• Keeps abreast of developments in the public works field

3. Communication and Representation

• Answers inquiries regarding projects and other engineering matters
• Represents the Department of Public Works and Utilities by working effectively with other City departments
• Gives presentations in public meetings regarding capital improvement projects
• Prepares written reports and memoranda, including City Council Agenda Memos and Staff Reports

4. Maintains regular and punctual attendance
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
Required :

• Graduation from an accredited four (4)-year college or university with major course work in civil engineering or closely related field
• Must possess a valid driver's license, provide proof of a safe driving record, and maintain a safe driving record for continued employment

Engineer:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the design or review of public improvement projects, with an emphasis on drainage and transportation projects
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Senior Engineer:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the design or review of public improvement projects, with an emphasis on drainage and transportation projects
• Registration with the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors as a Professional Engineer (PE) is required; if registered as a Professional Engineer is another state, the ability to obtain registration with the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors within six (6) months is required

Preferred :
Engineer:

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in the design or review of public improvement projects, with an emphasis on drainage and transportation.

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
Senior Engineer:

• Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible experience in the design and construction of public improvement projects, with an emphasis on drainage and transportation
• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Public Administration or a related field

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
NOTE: Candidate will be hired as either Engineer or Senior Engineer. Progression from Senior Engineer to Principal Engineer is contingent upon a supervisor’s performance review with a recommendation and meeting the following requirements:

• Meet all minimum requirements for Engineer and Senior Engineer
• Minimum of ten (10) years of directly related, progressively responsible experience in site development including creating construction plans and reports or review of construction plans and reports

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
Physical Requirements
Work is sedentary in nature and requires sufficient physical stamina, strength and ability for:

• Constant sitting to perform daily tasks; occasional walking through a multilevel facility to retrieve information; frequent standing, sometimes for extended periods
• Frequent squatting, reaching above shoulder, and twisting to file documents and lift supplies and material; occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, balancing, and reaching below shoulder to store documents, material, and supplies
• Constant light grasp, fine manipulation, and handling to perform daily duties; occasional firm grasp to safely use equipment
• Frequent lifting, carrying, and pushing and/or pulling of up to 15 pounds to move material and supplies; occasional lifting and pushing and/or pulling of up to 25 pounds with dollies and carts

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is primarily performed indoors with infrequent field and off-site tours and inspections. Indoor work involves sitting for extended periods in an office environment with frequent exposure to distractions and interruptions created in a multipurpose work environment. Outdoor fieldwork requires the ability to stand and walk on uneven terrain in various conditions. Work entails exposure to periods of high activity and stress under demanding conditions. The position requires a great deal of communication with City employees, the public, and outside agencies as well as clear articulation of information in presentations and on the phone. May be required to use personal vehicles to travel to and from meetings and other locations throughout the City and metro area.
Required Materials and Equipment
Personal computers, keyboards, calculators, telephones, audio-video equipment, and standard office equipment. Utilizes electronic connections to off-site locations.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Background checks will include employment references and criminal history, and when applicable, credit check, driver license record, and education verification
• Drug screen
• Must be legally entitled to work in the United States

The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.

The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Health and Dental
• Flexible Spending
• Pension/Retirement Plans
• Term Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Survivor Benefits
• Wellness Program
• Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, on the job injury, and administrative reasons
• Career Development Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

For a more detailed overview of our Exempt and Administrative Officer benefit package:
Benefit Package

The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system. In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.

401(a) Contribution Rates:
Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.
Employer Contribution: 12% of your base pay.

Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule

• Less than 3 years - 0%
• 3 to 4 years - 60%
• 4 to 5 years - 80%
• Over 5 years - 100%
• For employees age 55 and older, the employer contributions are 100% vested

The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode.

Closing Date/Time: 2/24/2025 8:30 AM Mountain

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• City of Westminster, Colorado

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