Join Our Construction Services Team!
The Department of Public Works Engineering Division is seeking a qualified professional to join the Construction Services Section. This team plays a critical role in delivering both maintenance and capital improvement projects, supporting all phases from planning and design through construction management. This position serves in a construction manager capacity, providing leadership and oversight of project delivery, including contractor coordination, schedule and budget management, quality assurance, and compliance with County standards and regulatory requirements.
The Construction Services Section is responsible for annual maintenance program management, engineering, inspection, coordination, and successful delivery of infrastructure projects that maintain and enhance El Paso County's transportation network, including roadways, bridges, pedestrian facilities, and stormwater systems. You will have an opportunity to plan, design, and construct engineering projects, often in the same year.
Associate Engineer
Full Salary Range: 75,870.00 - 113,760.00
Hiring Range: $83,500.00 - $90,100.00
Engineer
Full Salary Range: 90,350.00 - 135,520.00
Hiring Range: $99,400.00 - $107,300.00
Senior Engineer
Full Salary Range: 105,940.00 - 159,020.00
Hiring Range: $116,600.00 - $125,900.00
This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday -- Friday, 8:00am -- 5:00pm; subject to change.
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 to provide information 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.
Confers directly with other County Departments regarding project development, engineering design and construction of infrastructure; may be responsible for management of related projects.
Responsible for reviewing and ensuring projects and related plans and reports conform to County criteria.
Evaluates existing organizational, regulatory, and infrastructure based upon area of expertise; makes recommendations for appropriate corrective measures.
Recommends and assists in the preparation of criteria, procedural, or ordinance changes.
Assists in the preparation of staff reports and agendas for various boards and commissions. Attends and represents the County at various meetings and commission hearings. 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, and priorities.
Reviews and coordinates the processing of environmental documents pursuant to National Environmental Protection Act and State requirements.
Performs other duties as required.
Senior Engineer:
Accomplishes complex engineering assignments requiring the use of judgment and initiative in developing solutions to problems, interpreting general policies, and determining work schedules in civil engineering; provides input and technical assistance as necessary. Prepares formal and technical r
