City of Aurora
Aurora, Colorado, United States
Engineering Supervisor - Transportation Project Delivery
Posted over 1 month ago
Job Description
Overall Job Objective
Summary of Job Duties
City of Aurora, Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
Department Information
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Experience:
Knowledge:
Abilities:
Skills:
Licenses and Certifications:
Work Environment:
Equipment Used:
For Veterans points: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.
Summary of Job Duties
Salary to be commensurate with experience.
Engineering Supervisor
The hiring range for this position is $94,716.00 - $126,713.60 Annually
The salary range for this position is $94,716.00 - $137,392.00 Annually
City of Aurora, Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
- Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
- Diverse community
- Competitive total compensation package
- Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
- Light rail station minutes away
- On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
- Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
- Access to innovation workspaces
Department Information
The mission of the Public Works Department is to effectively promote and maintain a high level of economic welfare and quality of life in Aurora through the planning, design, construction, inspection, review, approval and maintenance of Aurora's transportation and drainage infrastructure. They are looking for a Project Engineer to plan, review, coordinate, and perform complex professional engineering work to support the engineering services function of the Public Works Department under the supervision of the Transportation Projects Delivery Manager.
This opening within the Transportation Project Delivery(TPD) Division represents an opportunity with diverse responsibilities that aretypically different from one day to the next. Staff members are tasked with guiding transportation projects fromconcept to completion, working through shifting priorities, and using theirabilities to solve complex problems. Its necessary to draw from technical knowledge, but also to have strongcommunication, collaboration and drive to always learn new skills.
*All applications must include a Cover Letter and Resume.*
The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come-first serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.
Plans, coordinates, and performs expert professionalengineering work under the supervision and direction of the TransportationProject Delivery Manager to support the transportation engineering functions ofthe Engineering Services Division of the Public Works Department.
Includes direct supervision of other engineers alsoplanning, coordinating, and performing complex work in the primary areas oftransportation planning, improvement projects, and program management. Responsible for management of projectsbeginning with initial scoping and through construction closeout. Outlined below are the necessaryqualifications specific to the delivery of transportation improvement projectsthroughout their life cycle.
- Supervises Transportation Project Delivery staff, acts as a team leader for engineers, technicians and other support personnel
- Supervises, evaluates, trains and instructs assigned staff; Develops operational priorities, goals, and objectives
- Participates as supervisor in selection, hiring, training, evaluating and disciplining assigned employees
- Work in a multi-disciplinary team to support Public Works projects and functions
- Establishes plans, schedules, project priorities, and reviews the work of direct reports in preparing plans, specifications and cost estimates for projects and may serve as engineer of record
- Manages professional design consultants; manages schedule and project budget and technically reviews submittals
- Responsible for management of publicly bid transportation construction projects; Manages contractors, coordinates City inspections, reviews pay applications, and closes out project
- Assists in design of interdepartmental complex engineering projects; Provides technical expertise to other departments and divisions
- Represent the City with both external and internal parties, including but not limited to coordinating with outside agencies on interagency projects
- Attends and presents at public meetings and City Council
- Coordinates Intergovernmental Agreements with neighboring jurisdictions
- Responds to citizen complaints and inquiries
- Develops and implements work procedures and policies
- May performs additional duties as assigned
Education:
- Bachelor'sdegree from an accredited institution in civil/transportation engineering or directly related field
Experience:
- At least seven (7) years progressively responsible professional engineering work
- Supervisory experience is preferred
- Experience in municipal engineering preferred
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Knowledge:
- Considerable knowledge of current engineering principles and practices applicable to municipal engineering projects.
- Knowledge of principles, practices, and theories of transportation and civil engineering.
- Knowledge of current engineering principles and practices.
- Familiarity with City of Aurora Roadway Design and Construction Specifications
- Knowledge of roadway construction practices is preferred
Abilities:
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens
- Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with the public, commissions, elected officials, and city staff regarding projects and issues
- Establish and fulfill goals and objectives
- Effectively supervise other employees
- Mentor and develop technical skills in junior engineers.
- Plan and schedule work unit operations
- Interpret codes and criteria
- Make decisions and solve complex technical problems
Skills:
- Strong interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills.
- Skills in the use of field and office engineering instruments and equipment
- Experience with Autodesk Civil3D design software is preferred
Licenses and Certifications:
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) with the State of Colorado or ability to obtain through reciprocity from another state within 6 months of employment
- Driver's license with a good driving history
Physical Demands:
- Light to sedentary physical work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds
- Occasional lifting and carrying
- Frequent walking and standing for field work and meetings
- Vision to read and interpret reports and other written documents as well as produce design work
- Hand/eye coordination for operation of computer keyboard and engineering instruments
- Hand/foot/eye coordination to operate a motor vehicle
- Frequent speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens
Work Environment:
- Works primarily in a clean, comfortableenvironment with occasional outdoor work including exposure to varying weatherconditions, noise and dust, and traffic
- COVID19 Working Conditions: This position is currently designated as onewhich works from home for the majority of its duties. This designation is subject to change.
Equipment Used:
- Computer and engineering instruments; electronic components; motor vehicle
- This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment
Essential Personnel: When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.
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For Veterans points: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.
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