Engineer I

The incumbent in this position must be able to successfully perform the following essential job functions and duties:

• Development review
  • Review and respond to development proposals in unincorporated Summit County based on the standards set forth in the County Land Use and Development Code for access and roads floodplains wetlands steep slopes and water quality.
  • Represent the Engineering Department at Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners hearings for proposed developments in the county.
  • Review single- and multi-family residential commercial and industrial permit submittals for compliance with grading and excavation road and bridge floodplain and wetland development standards.
  • Review issue and administer grading and excavation permits as well as wetland and floodplain development permits.
• Project consultation
  • Provide consultation and assistance to other County Departments including the Road & Bridge Open Space & Trails Environmental Health Planning and Building Departments on active and pending projects.
  • Assist with inspections on road and trail projects as needed.
• Coordinate with outside agencies (CDOT service districts in the county etc.) on projects taking place in Summit County.
• Inspections
  • Perform single- and multi-family residential commercial industrial and institutional final grading inspections
  • Perform subdivision improvement inspections
  • Respond to and administer reported Engineering related Code Violations
• In-house design and quantities preparation assistance on selected civil projects
• Respond to residents and visitors questions or concerns about activity in the County and County Engineering standards.
• Perform other duties as is an exempt full-time in-office position.

• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work activities; Skill in word processing and basic computer programs; Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; Ability to maintain files records and reports; Skill in document composition; Ability to coordinate multiple tasks efficiently; Knowledge of principles practices and applications of engineering; Knowledge of pertinent local and State codes standards laws and ordinances; Skill in reading writing and advanced mathematics; Ability to communicate technical language effectively verbally and in writing; and Skill in analytical problem solving.
• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines; assess prioritize and delegate multiple tasks projects and demands; analyze and interpret the factors affecting engineering projects; perform mathematical calculations; demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships in bringing people together to solve problems.
• Skills in analyzing and evaluating technical engineering data and construction documentation; the application of engineering theory to complex operational activities; preparing reports and checking designs details estimates plans and specifications of engineering projects; reviewing needs of County infrastructure and prioritizing repair and maintenance projects; analyzing infrastructure issues evaluating alternatives and making logical recommendations based on findings; project management procedures and techniques; maintaining accurate and interrelated technical records and identifying and reconciling errors; establishing and maintaining effective working relationship with consultants contractors other agencies and the public.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency level utilizing Microsoft Office applications including Excel Access PowerPoint Word and Outlook and the ability to operate other standard office equipment including telephones calculators copiers etc. is required.
• Must have a valid Colorado drivers license at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

• B.S. in engineering from ABET accredited university. Experience in transportation water quality floodplain management GIS surveying and/or public sector engineering is a plus.

• Registration as an E.I. or the ability to achieve registration within one year is required.

To apply please submit a Summit County Government application resume and cover letter online at or mail to Summit County Human Resources PO Box 68 Breckenridge CO 80424. For questions regarding the position please reach out to Saul Saenz at

All positions are subject to a pre-employment criminal background check and requires proof of citizenship or authorization for employment in the U.S.

Equal Opportunity Employer