Civil Engineer III - Capital Improvement Supervisor (85894)

Join Our Public Works Department as a Civil Engineer III - Capital Improvement Supervisor

Are you ready to take the next step in your civil engineering career and help shape the future of our growing community at Town of Erie? The Town is seeking a Civil Engineer III (Supervisor) which is also referred to as a Capital Improvement Supervisor. In this role, you will be leading a talented team of Civil Engineers while playing a key role in overseeing project management of critical infrastructure planning, design and construction projects for the Public Works department.


In this dynamic role, you'll work under the general supervision of the Town Engineer and operate with substantial independence and professional judgment. You'll review construction plans, engineering reports, final plats, and development agreements, ensuring high-quality, sustainable development across the Town.


As the Capital Improvement Project Supervisor, you'll also provide coaching, mentoring, and day-to-day support to the Engineering group doing infrastructure projects, helping guide the team's success and growth. Beyond performing and overseeing project execution, you'll assist with the annual Town budget process, prepare or review cost estimates, and support the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan. You'll collaborate with outside agencies, oversee consultant contracts, and coordinate funding requests, including grant, Federal, and State programs. This position is ideal for someone who wants to make a real, lasting impact, balancing technical expertise with leadership, collaboration, and strategic planning. All staff are expected to adhere to the Town's mission, vision and values of TRUE .

Future Projects You Could Be a Part Of:

• Town infrastructure projects for storm drainage, roads, bridges, water and wastewater utilities, parks, asset maintenance and multi-agency projects.

Application Period:

• 06/01/2026 - 06/30/2026
  • Please ensure your application is submitted and complete prior to 11:59pm on 6/30/2026 to be considered.
  • All incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process. This posting may close early without further notice.

Anticipated Work Schedule:

• The first few months of this role will be 100% on-site however after three months this position is eligible to work remotely two days a week and required to work in-office three days a week.

Work Location:

• Town Hall, 645 Holbrook, Erie, CO 80516

Salary Range:

Minimum

Midpoint

Maximum

Civil Engineer III (Supervisor)


$111,958/year


$134,350/year


$156,741/year


Hiring rates are dependent upon experience.

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Duties and Responsibilities:
Primary

• Reviews engineering calculations and design. Provides technical and professional engineering support services relative to assigned area of responsibility; provides assistance to construction inspectors in the interpretation of plans and resolution of problems during construction as required including site visits.
• Independently applies extensive and diverse knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.
• Modifies or extends accepted theories and practices of civil engineering to complete assignments.
• Leads tasks and projects of moderately complex scopes.
• Oversees and reviews developing plans, specifications, and other project documents.
• Selects appropriate principles of engineering economics, and probability and statistics to analyze risk in a complex civil engineering problem.
• Oversees reviews of traffic studies, traffic control/access plans, drainage submittals and engineering reports for developments including water, sewer, storm water drainage, and roadways. Reviews drawings and specifications for public improvements for conformance with generally accepted engineering standards and Town requirements.
• Interprets, applies and enforces the provisions of the Town's engineering design standards adhering to applicable federal, state and local codes, laws, rules regulations, specifications, standards, policies and procedures.
• Read and interpret maps, evaluate proposals for annexation, site planning, plats, subdivision plans, landscape plans, trail plans, grading plans, utility plans, perform water calculations, roadway plans and other land use applications.
• Reviews agreements, legal descriptions, easements, and ownership deeds and provides input.
• Recommends governmental measures affecting land use, public utilities, community facilities, and housing and transportation to control and guide community development and Urban Renewal.
• Oversees and reviews cost estimates for public projects and Developer funded projects.
• Manages the design and construction of Capital Improvement Projects; prepares contract documents and cost estimates for CIP and development reimbursement.
• Ability to serve as project engineer and/or inspector on construction projects such as storm drainage systems, water and sewer utilities, and streets.
• Ensures projects are in compliance with the Town's State MS4 Stormwater Permit.

Supervisory

• Oversees and provides direct supervision of assigned Engineering staff to ensure assigned projects and tasks are complete, accurate and completed in a timely manner.
• Provides mentored experience to direct reports and other engineers.
• Conducts performance evaluations and ongoing coaching and feedback direct reports.
• Provide instruction, training, and daily direction depending on direct report's experience and expertise.
• Support department values and culture through mentorship, support, and team-building efforts.

Administrative/Miscellaneous

• Keeps informed of updates to standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Analyzes complex civil engineering projects to determine design requirements, uncertainties, and constraints.
• Acknowledges and applies concepts of sustainability to civil engineering projects.
• Receives supervision and guidance relating to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
• Receives direction on unusual conditions and developments.
• Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
• Integrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice of civil engineering and fosters creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability in staff
• Possesses advanced oral and written communication skills, including interpretation of complex technical and contractual language.
• Considers the needs of diverse project stakeholders.
• Leads project meetings and represents the organization in communications pertaining to broad aspects of engineering assignments.
• Analyzes and selects principles of formal communication, effective teamwork, and various pathways to developing leadership.
• Oversees and reviews reports, review comments, completes correspondence, capable of delivering comprehensive presentation of technical information to senior management, Town Council, Town Commissions and the public.
• Prepares engineering standards and specifications for the Town and makes recommendations to supervisor.
• Issues and oversees the public improvement permits, and may assist with floodplain permit reviews.
• Responds to questions from residents or developers either in person or over the telephone. Provide technical support to other staff members, contractors, developers, and the public. Research files and/or maps for walk-in residents and developers. Issues improvement permits.
• Works closely with the planning group and all other departments.
• Performs related work as required and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with major course work in civil engineering or closely related field.
• Six years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering relating to construction, development, drainage, utilities, or transportation engineering work.
• Knowledge of state and local industry standards
• Group lead, supervisor or management experience.

A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent.
• Infrastructure planning, design and construction review and/or project Management experience in local government or municipality.
• Member of professional practice organization.
• Chair of local program or committee
• Demonstrated experience using computer software packages including ArcGIS, Sequel database, AutoCAD Civil 3D, advanced Excel, Word, Outlook, and hydraulic modeling programs.
• Experience with project management principles, finance, permitting, and project development including alternative project delivery models, with contractor involvement.
• Experience with construction contract management, including but not limited to contractual documents, RFIs, submittal processes, schedule of values, and change orders.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact positively with a wide variety of people and stakeholders.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

• Professional Engineer License (P.E.) through Colorado State Board through reciprocity within one year.

Job Expectations:

• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle safely to various Town facilities and at times other locations to perform the duties of the position. A motor vehicle record will be pulled through the background check.
• Requirement of being in-office a minimum of 3 days a week, dependent on business needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of: the principals and practices of civil engineering, particularly for utility and roadway construction and design as well as traffic and transportation; standard office software, Bluebeam and CAD/GIS applications; construction and professional services contracts.

Skills in: communicating effectively orally and in writing with developers, contractors, consultants, property owners, town staff and the general public; ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, and members of the business community; research, prepare and analyze technical reports and data, including the ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to establish effective working relationships with developers, contractors, consultants, other employees, and other public and private agencies; perform civil engineering calculations related to utility and roadway sizing and alignment; read, analyze, and interpret common scientific, technical and legal journals and documents; interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Pre-employment screenings include:

• Interview process
• Reference checks
• Background checks include: National and County Criminal Scan, Sex-Offender Registry check and Motor Vehicle Report through DMV

Accommodations:

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Town of Erie Benefits:

The Town of Erie offers a comprehensive benefit package and pays a major portion of the employee premium to make these benefits more affordable for you. Coverage of these benefits begin the 1st of the month following date of hire for benefited employees regularly working an average of 30 hours per week. Each year you will have the option of changing your elections through open enrollment. Click here to learn more.

Designated full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans including spouse, domestic partner and family coverage options
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Employer paid Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Employer paid Short and Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) reimbursement up to $750 per year for numerous health/wellness purchases
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
• Robust Extended Sick Leave (ESL) and family sick leave program
• 48 hours of Colorado Sick Leave preloaded on the 1st of every year; pro-rated at time of hire
• 3 ½ Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year (increases with years of service)
• 40 hours of pre-loaded Paid Time Off (PTO) to each new employee upon hire
• Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays
• Twenty-Four (24) Hours of Paid Volunteer Leave
• Up to 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave for bonding with a new child
• Option to "sell back" PTO after two years of continuous employment
• 457 Retirement Plan, with a 5% employer match and immediate 100% vesting in your deferral AND employer contributions
• Education reimbursement up to $3,000 per year
• Individual free membership to the Erie Community Center and steep discounts on couple or family memberships
• Language stipend program
• Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes
• Childcare benefits which includes 10% discount to any KinderCare location in Colorado
• Half-off charging at town-owned EV charging stations
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
• Eligible for discount Dell Computer program
• Onsite/virtual trainings for growth and development opportunities

We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-qualified employer!


EEOC Statement:

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