POSITION SUMMARY
The Capital Project Engineer serves as a project manager overseeing the coordination and design of various public improvements and city capital construction projects from conceptual planning through detailed design into construction and final completion. These may include but are not limited to: pavement maintenance activities street reconstruction intersection and roundabout design traffic signal design utility replacement or rehabilitation sidewalks trails & pedestrian ramps alleys bridges drainage flood & erosion control parks and miscellaneous infrastructure repairs. Designs small and mediumsize improvements. Reviews consultant plans on large projects. Makes decisions and recommendations on major projects and coordinates planning and design activities with staff and operations. Communicates and seeks input from the community.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Engineering Manager
Direct Reports: None
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The listed examples of work are not intended to be allinclusive. They may be modified with additions deletions or changes as necessary.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Manages and performs the planning design and implementation of various infrastructure maintenance & capital projects.
- Designs small and mediumsize public infrastructure projects; prepares plans and specifications; prepares construction cost estimates
- Develops requests for proposals scopes of work planning & bid documents. Procures services and contractors in accordance with the citys Procurement Policy. Evaluates responses and makes recommendations regarding consultant and contractor selection.
- Assists with oversight of Pavement Management Program; helps to identify and plan short and longrange improvements based on available funding and asset management data; makes and recommends resource decisions by considering lifecycle costs funding constraints and costbenefit analyses
- Assists other departments and divisions in the preparation of cost estimates for projects
- Assists with contract administration inspections design calculations property research and preparation of graphic presentations; initiates and prepares project reports and records
- Directs the work performed by consultants on large projects
- Prepares proactive communications to the public and other stakeholders for assigned projects; responds to inquiries from the public utilities other government agencies and contractors
- Works with other governmental agencies citizen groups and industry representatives on projects and programs.
- Assists Construction Manager in reviewing and responding to proposed changes to contract requirements and makes decisions or recommendations on appropriate action.
- Contributes to the development and implementation of departmental goals objectives policies procedures and service standards.
Other Duties & Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned and required.
PREPARATION AND TRAINING
Education
- Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering.
Work Experience
- Capital Project Engineer I: 05 years of experience managing and/or designing infrastructure projects
- Capital Project Engineer II: Minimum of 5 years of experience managing and/or designing infrastructure projects;
Certifications and/or Licensures
- Capital Project Engineer I: State of Colorado Engineer Intern (EI) enrollment or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
- Capital Project Engineer II: State of Colorado Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
Required Drivers License
- Valid Colorado drivers license and a clear or acceptable MVR
An equivalent combination of education training and relevant job experience may be substituted.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge
Basic to Advanced knowledge of:
- Engineering design
- Project management
- Mapping and drawings
- Municipal infrastructure
Basic to Working knowledge of:
- Contracts and project delivery
- Regulations and codes
- Permitting
- Applications software for Windows environment Microsoft Office preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Computer Skills Strong skills needed to work in a high technology environment. AutoCAD Microstation or other design platform experience preferred.
- Communication Strong skills required to work with the public & other project stakeholders to reach consensus; prepare and deliver presentations; manage consultants. Strong written skills needed to produce Council communications and technical memorandums.
- Analytical Strong skills needed for data analysis. Advanced skills needed for design computations and equations.
- Project Management Basic to Advanced skills needed to schedule and track progress of infrastructure projects. Also needed for the assembly of work groups.
- General Management Strong skills needed for resource management.
- Mathematical Strong skills needed for field measurement and specifications quantity estimates and pay items and complex engineering calculations.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a standard office environment requiring sitting for extended periods of time and occasional light lifting (up to 15 lbs.. Job requires visual and physical capabilities to work on computers and associated equipment for prolonged periods of time 46 hours daily). Job requires the physical dexterity of movement sufficient to visit construction sites and make field observations while adhering to typical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
SALARY RANGE
Capital Projects Engineer I $75671 $113507/Annual Salary
Capital Projects Engineer II $85508 $128263/Annual Salary
BENEFITS
The City of Englewood offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible fulltime employees including paid time off holidays medical dental and vision.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Open until filled