Plan Review Engineer

Our vision is: Clean Water. Quality Life. As a Plan Review Engineer on our Planning & Water Resources team you will help bring that vision to fruition by supporting sustainable community development. You will perform technical reviews of development proposals related to water and wastewater services and evaluate how new developments will integrate with existing District infrastructure and operations and future planned improvements.

Why work for usThe work you will do will have an impact on our mission as well as community development. We offerexcellent benefitsincluding medical dental & vision coverage employee housing & stipend program relocation assistance (if applicable) retirement savings plans and ample opportunities for professional development.

THE DAY TO DAY

• Administers new account construction & remodel applications through a web-based permitting licensing and land management platform (Cityworks PLL).
• Acts as point of contact for developers & their consultants. Provides detailed information to the public engineers architects builders and contractors concerning the correct procedures for preparation and submittal of easement/covenant documents and permit applications.
• Performs technical reviews of development plans site development plans and construction projects.
• Leads the Construction Review Team which reviews all proposed new main line water and sewer system extensions or modifications. Provides professional responses including recommendations evaluation interpretation and analysis as well as outlining District requirements to ensure compliance. Schedules tracks and prepares progress reports.
• Responds to inquiries and performs general administrative duties associated with development within the Districts service area as it relates to water and wastewater services.
• Ensures continuous evaluation and improvement of District rules regulations design criteria and standards relating to policies and procedures for developers to obtain water and wastewater services from the District.
• Presents to the Board of Directors on a regular basis about the proposed revisions to the rules and regulations easement dedication and encroachment and vacation requests.
• Provides support and information to the General Manager for appeals & hearings related to District Rules and Regulations.
• Provides training guidance and administrative support to the Field Operations Department and Customer Service Department as it relates to development projects within the service area.

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering or related field preferred.
• Two years of plan review experience or any equivalent combination of education training and experience.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred.
• Must be able to understand interpret explain and apply rules regulations policies and procedures as well as applicable local state and federal legislation and regulations.
• Ability to communicate information effectively and respectfully to address questions from co-workers clients and other stakeholders using tact and discretion as needed to deal with sensitive situations confidential information and concerned customers.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and complete specialized records and files.
• Reflect the organizations mission vision and values by working independently and collaboratively in team-based environment while demonstrating a strong work ethic professional behavior and a positive attitude.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Drivers license within 30 days of full-time employment and be insurable under Districts standards.
• Must obtain CPR/First Aid Certification within the first six (6) months of employment.
• Computer experience required including Microsoft Suite and Adobe Acrobat. Experience with Cityworks PLL or similar software preferred. Experience with AutoCAD and Bluebeam Revu or similar software preferred. Must have the ability to learn and adapt to new computer software programs.

HIRING RANGE

The pay range for this role is $84406.40 - $118144.00. Hiring salary depends on qualifications but generally falls within the minimum and midpoint of the pay range.

Benefits

At ERWSD we value life-work balance and are leaders in the industry with our holistic benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage
• Employee housing or $522 monthly housing stipend
• 13.5 paid holidays generous PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness program & recreation benefit ($700/year)
• 457 & 414h retirement plans (we are social security exempt)
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development budget
• Ski pass EV and tech loan programs
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Click here to view our full 2025 Benefits Guide.

All District employees must possess a valid Colorado Driver License and submit to a pre-employment drug screen extensive background check including an educational verification and reference check. For a full position description including work environment and physical demands email . All applicants must apply online at by October 27 2025.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race color religion national origin sex age disability sexual orientation marital status genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.