Associate Civil Engineer Civil Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

*Note: intent is to fill oneavailableposition either as a civil engineer or associate civil engineer.

The successfulAssociate Civil Engineerapplicant will work in the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) group of Jefferson County Transportation & EngineeringDivision andis responsible forperforming engineering activities and construction management related to CIP projects involving roadway bridge stormwater drainage and traffic operations projects. This will include but is not limited to:

• Track project budgets.

• Respond to citizen questions and concerns.

• Review contractor project schedules.

• Reviewand developproject plans and project specifications

• Perform entry level technical engineering analysis and calculations.

• Inspect construction work and record observations.

The successfulCivil Engineerapplicant will work in the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) group of Jefferson County Transportation & Engineering Division andis responsible forleading construction projects related to the Capital Improvements Program involving roadway bridge stormwater drainage and traffic operations projects.This will include but is not limited to:

• Manageproject budgets.

• Respond to citizen questions and concerns.

• Review contactor project schedules.

• Reviewand developproject plans and project specifications provide engineering analysis and calculations.

• Representsthe County at applicable meetings for the project assigned.

This positionprovidesthe opportunity to work for a county that thrives on working collaboratively and overcoming challenges in a solution-focused manner. Jefferson County Development and Transportation Department is a collaborative group thatprovidesthe opportunity to take conceptual design and watch it transform into part of the community reality. We value and respect an autonomous work environment with generous support and guidance from the entire D&T team to ensure the delivery of quality services to and on behalf of our community.

SCHEDULE:

This position is hybrid with remote work and in-office work as needed however this position requires mostly office work with occasional field work. The successful candidate must have the ability to drive to various job site locations throughout unincorporated Jefferson County walk over uneven terrain in a variety of weather conditions and compare existing site conditions with construction plans.The successful candidate must have the ability to drive to various job site locations throughout unincorporated Jefferson County walk over uneven terrain in a variety of weather conditions and compare existing site conditions with construction plans.

COMPENSATION:

Associate Civil Engineer:

Hiring Range: $85000- $98500USD Annually

Compensation will bedeterminedbased on educationexperienceand skills.

Civil Engineer:

Hiring Range:$100000-$114500USD Annually

Compensation will bedeterminedbased on educationexperienceand skills.

BENEFITS:

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical dental and vision insurance paid time off and holidays retirement matching wellness programs tuition reimbursement flexible schedules remote work options and more.For more information clickherefor our Total Rewards summary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Associate Civil Engineer:

• Serve as design engineer by performing construction oversight and engineering in compliance with Federal State and County standards policies and procedures. Project types may include roadway improvements stormwater drainage traffic signals signage and striping and intersection and other road safety improvements.

• Review the preparation of construction plans and specifications.

• Represent the county in applicable project meetings or other plan review.

• Assistother department sections with their projects using their area of expertise.

• Develop andassistwith feasibility studies engineering calculations construction plans specifications and cost estimates for assigned projects.

• CAD modeling and design efforts for capital improvement projects including roadways traffic safety enhancements and stormwater drainage systems.

• Coordinate with other county and agency personnel during the design review and construction of projects.

• Address citizen concernspertaining toprojects assigned. Participate in community meetings and respond to questions and concerns related to roadway traffic and drainage projects.

• Review design plansand specifications and provide input for constructability and maintenance.

• Inspect contractors work for accuracy and completion according to construction plans/specifications and industry standards.

• Coordinate with contractors construction supervisors surveyors Right-of-Way agents utility companies and County personnel during project planning design and construction. Coordinate project activities with adjacent stakeholders and traveling public.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Civil Engineer:

• Serve as project manager and/orproject engineer by performing construction oversight and engineering in compliance with Federal State and County standards policies and procedures. Project types may include roadway improvements stormwater drainage traffic signals signage and striping and intersection and other road safety improvements.

• Prepare and review scopes of work drainage reports design memorandums specifications and technical documentation.

• Develop andassistwith feasibility studies engineering calculations construction plans specifications and cost estimates for assigned projects.

• Oversee andreview the preparation of construction plans and specifications.

• Lead CAD modeling and design efforts for capital improvement projects including roadways traffic safety enhancements and stormwater drainage systems.

• Represent the county in applicable project meetings or other plan review.

• Assistother department sections with their projects using their area of expertise.

• Coordinate with other county and agency personnel during the design review and construction of projects.

• Work closely with local agencies and utility providers toidentifyand mitigate potential conflicts during design and construction.

• Address citizen concernspertaining toprojects assigned.

• Participate in community meetings and respond to questions and concerns related to roadway traffic and drainage projects.

• Collaborate with survey staff the ROW coordinator and engineering teams to design and oversee roadway traffic and drainage projects providing clear design assessments that improve constructability and reduce long-term maintenance challenges.

• Coordinate with the public construction supervisors survey crews ROW agents utility companies and County personnel throughout project planning design and construction. Address and resolve project-related concerns as they arise.

• Conduct field inspection activities during project construction and for maintenance preparation.

• Review design plans and specifications and provide input for constructability and maintenance.

• Inspect contractors work for accuracy and completion according to construction plans/specifications andindustry standards.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click apply for that reason we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate Civil Engineer:

Experience:One year of experience in civil engineering roadway construction or related field.

Education:Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field. (from ABET accredited college)

License/Certifications:Engineer-In-Training (EIT) / Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) at time of hire.

The exceptional candidate will have:

• Educational background with a focus on civil engineering roads bridges and drainage traffic engineering or transportation engineering.

• Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3DCartegraph(OpenGov) Adobe Acrobat Pro Bluebeam HEC-RAS HY-8 and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Teams Excel Word).

• Experience working in the public sector.

• Construction plan development experience.

• Ability to collaborate with various individuals to solve problems.

• Understanding of local state and federal regulations and design standards.

• Strong written and oral communication.

• Demonstrating initiative innovation and resiliency.

• Strong time management and prioritization skills.

• Ability to work on multiple complex projects at one time.

• Experience in running meetings with large groups and speaking in front of boards and commissions.

Civil Engineer:

Experience:Fouryears of experience in civil engineering roadway construction or related field.

Education:Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field(From ABET accredited college)

License/Certifications:Professional Engineer (PE) License at time of hire.

The exceptional candidate will have:

• Educational background with a focus on civil engineering roads bridges and drainage traffic engineering or transportation engineering.

• Experience usingAutoCADCivil 3DCartegraph(OpenGov) Adobe Acrobat Pro BluebeamHEC-RAS HY-8and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Teams Excel Word).

• Experience working in the public sector.

• Construction plandevelopment andreview experience.

• Ability to collaborate with various individuals to solve problems.

• Understanding of local state and federal regulations and design standards.

• Strong written and oral communication.

• Demonstrating initiative innovation and resiliency.

• Strong time management and prioritization skills.

• Ability to work on multiple complex projects at one time.

• Experience in running meetings with large groups and speaking in front of boards and commissions.

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Additional Job Information:

• Criminal History and MVR Background Checks arefor every position.

• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history motor vehicle report education verification and/or references.

• In any materials yousubmit you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

• All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile.

APPLICATION:

• Qualified applicants are encouraged to applyimmediately. All applicants mustsubmitan online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now:Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

• A resume and cover lettersubmittedwith your application are encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application please log into yourcandidate portal.

• For more details on the recruitment process please visit: the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at or