Civil Engineer I, II, or III- Transportation

Internal Candidates must apply through Jobs Hub in Workday. All positions close Friday morning at 12:01am. Apply to join our team today! The City of Arvada promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work. Starting salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity. The range listed reflects the entire range and typical placement is entry to mid range. Pay Range: $82,904.79-$113,359.58 Annual Salary listed above reflects Civil Engineer I placement The City of Arvada is seeking a Civil Engineer I, II, or III to support the planning, design, maintenance, and preservation of the City's transportation infrastructure. Experience in bridge inspection, maintenance, rehabilitation, or asset management is preferred. The successful candidate will support the management, inspection, and preservation of the City's bridge assets as part of a comprehensive transportation infrastructure program, helping ensure a safe, reliable, and resilient transportation network. Civil Engineer I - $82,905- $113,360 Civil Engineer II - $91,610- $125,262 Civil Engineer III - $101,229-138,415 Essential Job Functions Prepares and/or develops plans for projects and programs involving coordination with other departments and/or outside organizations. Prepares requests for proposals, right-of-way acquisitions, and design of infrastructure projects. Prepares public infrastructure project bids and construction contracts. Develops specific routine project budget, oversees expenditures of the project funds. Administers contracts, which may include preparation of progress payments, negotiation of change orders, resolving contract payment disputes, and ensuring compliance with provisions in the contract. Reviews engineering plans submitted by others, recommend changes for reasonableness, to conform with existing infrastructure, or in conformance to the city’s Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements. Enforces the city’s Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements. Reviews and coordinates programs and projects with governmental agencies, districts, landowners, contractors, and consultants. Assists in negotiation of acquisition of right of way from property owners. Prepares budgets and reports on capital improvement / maintenance projects for public works programs. Proposes updates to the Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements. Analyzes alternative solutions to projects to determine the most adequate and cost-effective solution. Communicates and interacts with a variety of interests including but not limited to elected officials, government and quasi-government representatives, districts, landholders, developers, citizens, and others as needed to perform the duties and functions of the position. Manages city assets. Travels to and attends team and organizational meetings, training, events and activities and appropriately and professionally represents the department. Other Job Functions Represents division on various city committees and outside organizations. Visits may be made to construction sites, ten or more times a month, which may have large construction equipment, loud noise, pipeline trenches, and possible heavy truck and vehicle traffic. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Basic knowledge of principles and practices of engineering. Basic knowledge in preparing and negotiating routine contractor and vendor contracts. Knowledge and ability to apply standard engineering techniques and procedures. Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner. Ability to prioritize multiple and changing work requests while meeting the many needs of the customers/users. Ability to exercise sound initiative and judgment as well as make decisions within the scope of assigned authority. Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. Civil Engineer I Requirements: Work Experience Related: License & Certification Colorado Engineer In Training (EIT) certification required within 12 months of employment. A valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record is preferred. Civil Engineer II Requirements: Work Experience Related Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering or related field. License & Certification Colorado Engineer In Training (EIT) certification required. A valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record is preferred. Civil Engineer III Requirements: Work Experience Related Four (4) years of experience in civil engineering in the focus area. License & Certification Professional Engineering License required with ability to obtain Colorado PE License within six-months A valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record is preferred. Education Degree Bachelors Degree (BA, BS, BBA) Education Major Engineering Education Required Yes Work Experience Preferred Experience or demonstrated interest in bridge inspection, maintenance, rehabilitation, or asset management. Other Qualifications Must pass a criminal background check and a driving record check, if required by the position. Physical Demands Light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools. Hazards Occasional hazards that are predictable or well protected against (Hazardous waste, ladders, cleaning supplies, trips and falls) Work Environment Exposure to routine office noise and equipment The City of Arvada offers a robust Total Rewards package. To find out more details, select here. Vision: We Dream Big and Deliver Mission: We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the lives of everyone in our community. Values: Innovation: We excel in creativity, flexibility and the use of best practices while valuing diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives. Passion: We are a high performing, inclusive team inspiring each other to pursue excellence. Opportunity: We value our diversity, embrace possibilities, face challenges, persevere and take action to deliver quality results. The City’s Core values are in every employee’s individual Performance Plan which helps us to reinforce our expectations for living and working by our Core Values. Every City employee is expected to perform his/her job to the highest professional standards. This includes upholding the City’s values with integrity and accountability, acting in a manner that is respectful and inclusive towards others, and adhering to the City’s policy on employee conduct as detailed in the personnel rules sec. 70-143. The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We have consistently received Top Workplace awards since 2012. Most recently, we received USA Today's Top Workplaces Award. Not finding the right fit? 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