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?
Preferred Experience
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in from an accredited institution in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (or similar related field).
Licenses, Certificates or Equipment Required:
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the United States. PE registration in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain licensure within six months. Driver's license with a good driving history. This position may require occasional use of personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.).
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work Environment:
Equipment Used:
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.
For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and attach 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.
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, Employment References, and Education Verification:
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. Submittal of official transcripts of the most relevant/highest level of education listed on the application.
Summary of Job Duties
Salary to be commensurate with experience.
The hiring range for this position is $100,000.00 - $128,000.00 Annually
The salary range for this position is $94,716.00 - $137,392.00 Annually
The hiring range for this position is $100,000.00 - $128,000.00 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 wellness programs
- Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
- Access to innovation workspaces
Aurora Water is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the drinking water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage systems, treatment of drinking water and non-potable reclaimed wastewater for irrigation, billing and collection, public outreach and water conservation, acquisition and development of future water rights, major capital projects programs, and quality control for regulatory compliance and public health.
The Planning Principal Engineer is the most advanced professional/technical level in the engineering class providing high-level subject matter expertise in master planning, infrastructure planning (including but not limited to raw water systems, distribution systems, and reclaimed water systems), near- and long-range capital improvement program (CIP) development, and water system modeling. This position is responsible for taking the lead on engineering and planning issues as they relate to water and reclaimed water master plans and coordinate closely with planning efforts for wastewater and stormwater planning and CIP development and overseeing the modeling efforts for potable water, raw water and wastewater systems. This position develops and implements solutions by planning, organizing, and directing complex engineering analysis and management of complex projects for the Water Department under the supervision of the Planning Services Manager.
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.
- Lead the Integrated Water Management Plan (IWMP) and other water and reclaimed water planning efforts which include demand forecasts, existing system conditions, future system conditions, infrastructure identification and capital program development (including funding allocation).
- Provide leadership and facilitate collaboration with internal stakeholders to solicit input and feedback in planning efforts.
- Develop and support CIP recommendations resulting from master plan findings.
- High performance staff leadership, coaching, and mentorship of two engineers specializing in water and wastewater system hydraulic modeling.
- Support City's interests in negotiating, reviewing, and executing intergovernmental agency agreements.
- Track and support development review to assure compliance with master plan recommendations.
- Subject matter expertise providing project oversight and management of water and reclaimed water master plans.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
- Oversees management and development of prioritized budget and timing of CIP projects necessary to meet growth-related and asset management needs
- Oversees management and development of facility planning efforts and preliminary engineering of projects resulting from master plans
- Act as a lead in facilitating solutions to complex Planning challenges
- Supervises the Water Resources Modeler and the Distribution/Collection systems modeler
- Take initiative in identifying problems and solutions relative to master planning
- Coordinate with neighboring jurisdictions on partnership opportunities.
- Keep abreast of the latest planning related trends and methodologies in the industry and makes recommendations for implementation in Aurora.
- Work closely with the Citys planning department to ensure alignment with additional growth-related planning efforts including hosting an annual growth projection workshop.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies, Federal, State, and Local policies and procedures.
- Initiates and manages complex engineering projects, including the development of scopes of work and budgets, negotiating contracts with engineering consultants, facilitating public and special group meetings, coordinating activity involving multiple Departments and providing inspiration and guidance to professional staff assisting with these projects Provide periodic updates and/or presentations to management, executive staff, city council members, and citizen special interest groups
- Performs additional duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- Eight years of master planning and related engineering experience in water utilities
- Three years of supervisory experience
Preferred Experience
- Strong reuse/reclaimed water industry knowledge in Colorado or other states where applicable.
- Five years of hydraulic modeling experience
- Familiarity with Colorado water rights and water law
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in from an accredited institution in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (or similar related field).
Licenses, Certificates or Equipment Required:
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the United States. PE registration in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain licensure within six months. Driver's license with a good driving history. This position may require occasional use of personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.).
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands:
- Sedentary physical work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds
- Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing
- Hand/eye coordination to operate a computer and related equipment
Work Environment:
- Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment
Equipment Used:
- Frequently uses standard office equipment including typewriters, computers, calculators and copy/fax machines
- Frequently answers telephone
- 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 preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and attach 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, Employment References, and Education Verification:
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. Submittal of official transcripts of the most relevant/highest level of education listed on the application.
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