VISION
El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.
PURPOSE
We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.
VALUES
Service Focused Collaborative Accountable Trustworthy Transparent
Job Summary
Join Our Development Services Team!
The El Paso County Department of Public Works (DPW) is seeking a motivated engineer with strong technical and interpersonal skills to serve as a review engineer on our Development Services team.
Your responsibilities will include reviewing civil engineering plans, analyzing data, developing engineering solutions, to ensure the safety and efficiency of the County's roadways and drainage systems.
As part of a small, dedicated team of professionals, you will collaborate with experts in drainage, traffic, roadway design, and land development. We foster a supportive environment of teamwork and mentorship, offering training tailored to various interests to encourage career advancement.
What You'll Do:
In this role, you will conduct technical civil engineering work, reviewing plans, documents, and reports for residential, commercial, and industrial developments to ensure compliance with County policies and criteria, as well as representing Development Services at public meetings and hearings. You will also collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies, communicate with stakeholders, and support the County's long-term infrastructure goals. Whether you are an Associate, Engineer, or Senior Engineer, your contributions will ensure our community enjoys safe and reliable services.
Why Join Us?
Work on impactful civil engineering projects.
Collaborate with experienced engineers and public officials.
Contribute to the planning and development of County infrastructure.
Access opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
Bring your civil engineering expertise to El Paso County's Development Services team and help us build a stronger, safer community!
This position will be primarily working at our Regional Development Center located at 2880 International Circle
Associate Engineer
Full Salary Range: 75,870.00 - 113,760.00
Hiring Range: $84,000.00 - $88,000.00
Engineer
Full Salary Range: 90,350.00 - 135,520.00
Hiring Range: $99,000.00 - $105,000.00
Senior Engineer
Full Salary Range: 105,940.00 - 159,020.00
Hiring Range: $117,000.00 - $122,000.00
This position has an anticipated work schedule of Tuesday -- Friday, 7:00am -- 5:30pm, subject to change.
Alternative schedules available:
Monday -- Thursday, 7:00am -- 5:30pm or Monday -- Friday, 7:30am -- 4:30pm, subject to change.
Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.
This position performs a variety of routine, technical, and professional engineering duties in the field of civil engineering, such as planning, design, and project management in accordance with civil engineering principles and practices as well as County criteria. Work will be performed under the direction and supervision of a licensed professional engineer. May be assigned to Development Review, Construction Services, Capital Projects, Traffic, or Stormwater. Employment is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies detailed in the Personnel Policies Manual (PPM). This position requires regular in-person presence as an essential job function.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Associate Engineer:
Provides input and technical assistance as necessary in the design, plan review, or production of civil engineering plans.
Accomplishes engineering assignments requiring the use of judgment and initiative in developing solutions to problems and interpreting criteria; assists senior-level engineer(s) with complex engineering assignments. Prepares formal and technical reports, as well as presentations.
Accomplishes plan check review and processing of plans for assigned projects; analyzes plans, ensuring compliance with all applicable standards and criteria..
Formulates and prepares departmental recommendations for conditions of approval for assigned projects.
Participates in data collection and analysis in the field of civil engineering. Prepares and reviews quantity calculations and cost estimates for engineering projects; determines and presents project feasibility based on analysis of data collected.
Communicates with various County departments, personnel, developers, engineers, architects, contractors, consultants, outside agencies, and the public regarding technical and procedural aspects of various projects; provides information regarding County criteria and standards.
Coordinates with Local, State, and Federal agencies during applicable phases of assigned projects.
Responsible for analyzing and ensuring projects and related plans and designs conform to County criteria.
Works with senior-level engineer(s) to evaluate existing organizational policies, regulatory compliance, and infrastructure based upon area of expertise; makes recommendations for appropriate corrective measures.
Attends and represents the County at various meetings and commissions. Assists in the presentation of projects to the Board of County Commissioners and other applicable governing boards and commissions.
Responds to questions and complaints from the public concerning engineering and public works issues.
Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities.
Reviews and coordinates the processing of environmental documents pursuant to National Environmental Protection Act and State requirements.
Performs other duties as required.
Engineer:
Accomplishes complex engineering assignments requiring the use of judgment and initiative in developing solutions to problems and interpreting criteria. Provides technical assistance as necessary in the design, plan review, or production of civil engineering plans. Prepares formal and technical reports, and presentations. Provides recommendations in the resolution to complex engineering problems to successfully complete projects.
Accomplishes plan check review ensuring compliance with all applicable standards and criteria; ensures appropriate records are maintained. Coordinates plan review with appropriate stakeholders to ensure proposed design and plans are compatible with the County's infrastructure and long-term plans.
Participates in data collection and analysis in the field of civil engineering. Prepares and reviews quantity calculations and cost estimates for engineering projects; determines and presents project feasibility based on analysis of data collected. Assists with the construction phase of development projects to ensure compliance with County land development regulations and project condition of approval; upon completion of improvements, coordinates the formal project acceptance.
May provide project management and engineering design in the planning and development of project plans, specifications, and estimates for assigned projects; ensures adherence to plans and specifications as well as engineering standards and criteria.
Communicates with various County departments, personnel, developers, engineers, architects, contractors, consultants, outside agencies, and the public
