Civil Engineer II-Transportation Engineering
Civil Engineer II-Transportation Engineering
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$ 103100 - 123800
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Job Description
Job Summary:
Direct project management work within the Public Works Transportation Engineering Division for development projects capital projects traffic operations projects and planning/coordination projects. Performs duties as the Project Manager for assigned projects while working to facilitate project planning design and construction in a logical safe and responsible manner. The salary range for this position is $103100.00 $144400.00 per year with a hiring range of $103100.00 $123800.00 depending on qualifications and experience. First Reading of applicants will take place on Friday 4.25.25 at 12:00 P.M. M.S.T.
Current resume and cover letter required.
The City of Loveland Transportation Engineering Division is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic civil engineer to work with our development review and traffic operations teams. The City takes pride in its ability to deliver outstanding customer service with an emphasis on finding solutions to engineering challenges and delivering high quality results. Loveland is experiencing rapid growth. This engineering opportunity offers a wide range of project diversity that is both interesting and rewarding.
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Essential Functions:
- Maintain a detailed knowledge of City of Loveland CDOT and AASHTO standards specifications design criteria and construction practices for use in the of the Citys Transportation Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Implement professional judgment in the best interest of the City in the assessment of requirements goals and standards.
- Maintain a detailed knowledge of the Citys transportation and related plans to assist in implementing the current requirements and developing future updates.
- Review of development proposals to ensure compliance with planning transportation and engineering standards.
- Review civil construction drawings traffic impact studies geotechnical drainage and other technical reports in coordination with plan review. Provide clear concise comments and redlines throughout the review process.
- Prepare Request for Proposals (RFPs) for the selection of consultants. Interview evaluate negotiate with and hire consultants to assist with transportation master planning street design structural design construction management property acquisition surveying aerial mapping bridge inventory work and/or related drainage design work.
- Monitor and direct consultants performing design/construction plan preparation for projects in the Citys Transportation CIP. Duties include collaboration with other departments governmental agencies utilities affected property and business owners and impacted parties.
- Perform project management duties including scope generation cost estimating project scheduling risk identification and mitigation various project tracking/reporting specification preparation and bid package development.
- Perform construction management functions for CIP projects including quality control progress payment preparation writing and approving change orders handling contractor disputes/claims interfacing with affected property and business owners public information utility adjustments/relocations and project closeout.
- Make formal presentations explain assigned projects at meetings with affected property owners citizens service clubs City Council commissions and boards and others.
- Compose a wide range of written communications ranging from memos and letters to detailed reports in support of the Division goals and objectives.
- Provide feedback and direction to assigned inspection and technical staff. Providing clarification analysis and support.
- Make field design decisions to correct plan deficiencies.
- Assist with department projects programs activities and objectives.
- Interviews hires and trains employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding employees and ensuring accountability; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Other Job Functions:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Level and Management Expectations:
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelors Degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a related field required an equivalent combination of education and or experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis.
Experience:
Required:
- 6 years experience in civil engineering with a background in urban street widening and intersection design and construction transportation master planning and/or project management. Without a degree the combination of education and/or experience is a minimum of 14 years.
- 2 years experience directing/leading a project team with a wide range of professional skills to address civil design funding land surveying environmental social utility and other concerns facing urban transportation projects.
- 2 years experience in developing monitoring and updating project budgets including design and construction phases.
Preferred:
- Some experience with federal and state grant compliance included but not limited to Brooks Act Uniform Act Davis Bacon Act Buy America Build America regulations etc.
Certifications:
- Must possess a valid drivers license.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado or ability to obtain within one 1 year of hire required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering related to transportation planning design and construction.
- An understanding of the fundamentals of project management and leadership skills.
- Knowledge of business management (revenues expenditures budgeting cost tracking goal setting delegation evaluation and communication).
- Compose complex reports and deliver detailed presentations regarding potentially controversial issues.
- Solve complex problems regarding transportation related planning design and construction issues.
- Prepare contracts for professional services and construction of CIP projects including planning design and construction.
- Negotiate property acquisition.
- Knowledge of modern office practices procedures and equipment.
- Proficient computer skills; experience using AutoCAD Project and other computer software.
- Independently solve problems work under pressure and meet reasonable deadlines.
- Capable of maintaining confidential information.
- Strong organizational skills written and oral communication skills.
- Knowledge of proper spelling punctuation grammar arithmetic and business English.
- Learn and apply technical terminology related to the Public Works Department.
- Must be a selfdirected team player able to multitask to provide assistance to both internal and external customers while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Must function as an effective team member who can follow directions and provide concise information and answers sharing resources and adapting work schedules and priorities to accomplish goals and objectives set by supervisor.
- Excellent multitasking skills with the ability to manage and prioritize work duties.
- Respond to change and to special requests with flexibility.
- Maintains an effective working relationship with coworkers customers contractors and representatives of other governmental entities by employing effective interpersonal skills. Initiative to successfully resolve conflicts with others independently.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- Frequent minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.
- Frequent exposure to routine office noise and equipment.
- Occasional exposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
With over 300 days of sunshine and just 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park in the heart of northern Colorado Loveland is an ideal community for anyone to call home. Known as the Sweetheart City this vibrant cultural hub is home to nearly 500 sculptures and public art installations the worldfamous Valentine Remail Program and picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains. The community is bustling with a thriving arts brewery foodie and shopping scene. Enjoy headliner concert and theatre productions professional hockey events endless community recreation and open space opportunities art and sculpture shows and several local festivals. Loveland also boasts an awardwinning golf course and an inclusive library and community center. Loveland Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE!
In 2020 Loveland was the only Colorado City to win the Governors Award for Downtown Excellence is the top residential recycling City in the state for 4 consecutive years and has been ranked as one of the top places to live work and raise a family in the U.S. and as one of the Most Idyllic Picturesque towns in America.
Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust Collaboration Innovation Safety Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program various opportunities for growth and development and an exceptional worklife balance.
A vibrant community surrounded by natural beauty where you belong!
Benefits Information
Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:
- Two 2 Medical plans Dental Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
- A Dedicated exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
- Discounted Chilson Center passes
- Paid vacation holidays floating holidays and medical leave
- Flexible spending including Dependent Care
- Life Insurance AD&D Shortterm and Longterm disability and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
- Retirement 401a 457 Roth (pre& post tax) and company match
- A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary 529 College Invest program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Personal and Professional Development opportunities
- Employee Recognition Program
- Exceptional worklife balance
- Market based pay & regular performance reviews
- Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities skills and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically and additional activities duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.
The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity disability genetic information age or any other status protected under federal state and/or local law.
The City of Loveland participates in EVerify. In accordance with EVerify requirements upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. EVerify Notice of Participation.Learn more about your right to work. Visit EVerify for more information.
Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and background check.
Employment Type
Full-Time
