Civil Engineer II or III

Job Description:

Civil Engineer II or III

Description

Overview

Join Our Team as a Civil Engineer II or III!

Are you ready to put your civil engineering skills to work on projects that truly make a difference? At Larimer County, we’re looking for a dedicated Civil Engineer to join our talented Engineering team. This is a chance to contribute to meaningful work while advancing your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Our Engineering Department is involved in a wide range of exciting efforts, including development review, floodplain and stormwater management, road and bridge improvement projects, traffic engineering, and asset management. We also play a key role in land acquisition and support local communities by helping maintain and repair neighborhood subdivision roads.

This position offers a predictable Monday through Friday schedule, with typical 8-hour workdays between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM. While occasional evening meetings or presentations may be part of the role, weekend work is rare. After the probation period, you’ll even have the option to work from home one day per week.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing professionally, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing:

• Reviewing engineering and technical aspects of land use and development proposals for public and private projects, including concept-level feedback, construction plans, and technical reports for compliance with County standards and regulations.
• Preparing written comments on submitted construction plans, technical reports, utility plans, and design data, ensuring compliance with engineering principles, County standards, and regulations related to site development, stormwater drainage, and street design.
• Writing technical review comments and presenting County positions on engineering matters at public meetings and hearings with the Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission.
• Assisting applicants and collaborating with the Community Development Department on land use and development issues.
• Reviewing grading, erosion control, sediment, and stormwater management plans for compliance with County standards, and supporting administration of the County MS4 permit program as needed.
• Overseeing construction phases of land development projects, including field inspections of engineering, stormwater, water quality, floodplain, and other development-related projects to ensure compliance with plans and standards.
• Acting as a technical resource for the public, consultants, developers, County Boards, and staff, including responding to inquiries about access, drainage, grading, floodplain, and stormwater discharge.
• Contributing to the development or revision of County standards, policies, and procedures.

To view the full job description, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Civil_Engineer_II and https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Civil_Engineer_III.

What we're looking for:

• Awareness of engineering methods and materials used in the construction of land development and stormwater systems, and the ability to apply this knowledge effectively.
• Broad knowledge of civil engineering practices, including street design, drainage design, and development review processes.
• Ability to perform engineering computations and interpret plats, engineering plans, studies, models, and reports for compliance with County standards and Codes.
• Familiarity with specifications, methods, materials, and techniques used in land development and stormwater construction projects.
• Understanding of stormwater drainage systems, floodplain management, and local design standards such as the Mile High Flood Control District Criteria Manual and associated hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively in writing, verbally, and in public settings.
• Experience presenting to County boards, commissions, and diverse audiences with varied interests.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively and deliver professional customer service to clients and the public.
• Design or review experience in land development projects, including road and stormwater system design.

Qualifications

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates need to meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. If you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position, we encourage you to apply.

Depending on qualifications, this position may hire as a Civil Engineer II or a Civil Engineer III.

Civil Engineer II - $39.1412 -$46.9695 per hour

• At least three (3) years of experience as a Civil Engineer I in Larimer County, or in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities required.
• Engineer-Intern Certification required.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado preferred.
• Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Civil Engineering or a related field required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Driver's License.

Civil Engineering III $47.3609- $56.8330 per hour

• Six (6) years of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities required.
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent education, from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Civil Engineering or a related field required.
• Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the State of Colorado required.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.

Benefits
Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Want to dive into the details? Check out Larimer County's Benefits. https://www.larimer.org/hr/benefits .

Supplemental Information

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

Click here to view information on Larimer County's Benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 1/20/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

Salary:

$39.14 - $56.83 Hourly