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Job DetailsJob Location: Town Hall - Erie, CO 80516Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $83,834.00 - $126,170.00 SalaryJob Category: Engineering

Join Our Public Works Department as a Capital Improvement Civil Engineer!

Town of Erie is excited to announce a vacancy on our Engineering team following an internal promotion. This opening gives us the opportunity to welcome either a Capital Improvement Civil Engineer I or Civil Engineer II, depending on experience and career stage. It’s a great role for an early‑career engineer looking to grow their skills without needing a PE license, as well as for a more seasoned engineer who already holds a PE and is ready to take on broader responsibilities. If you’re motivated, collaborative, and eager to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

In this role, you’ll follow established guidelines while building the knowledge and confidence to take on responsibilities independently. You’ll perform professional‑level engineering tasks such as reviewing construction plans, engineering reports, and verifying that projects meet the Town’s engineering standards.

You will also help plan and manage capital improvement projects (CIPs), contribute to the annual budget process through cost estimating, and support long-range planning for the five-year capital improvement plan. Additional duties include coordinating engineering projects with outside agencies and internal groups, managing consultant contracts, developing RFPs and scopes of work for upcoming CIPs, supporting grant efforts, and preparing requests for federal and state funding. You may also be asked to review developer plans, reports, and agreements.

As you grow in the role, you’ll be expected to use independent judgment appropriate to your experience and engineering expertise. Other related tasks may be assigned as needed. All staff are expected to adhere to the Town’s mission, vision and values of TRUE.

Future Projects You Could Be a Part Of

As our Town continues to grow, so does the need for adding new infrastructure and replacing old infrastructure. Future projects include but are not limited to:

Transportation improvements: roads, intersections, bridges, multimodal connections, sidewalks and trails.
Stormwater improvements: large culvert crossings, roadway drainage, detention pond improvements, and restoration projects along Coal Creek.
Utility projects: fiber, gas, power, water and wastewater systems.
Town infrastructure work across parks, facilities, and asset maintenance.
Capital improvements provided by various developers across the Town
Engineering division initiatives to enhance project management, mapping, and organization.

Application Period

07/22/2026 – 08/16/2026

Please ensure your application is submitted and complete prior to 11:59pm on 8/16/2026 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

Compensation

Minimum

Midpoint

Maximum

Civil Engineer I

$83,834/year

$100,601/year

$117,368/year

Civil Engineer II

$90,122/year

$108,146/year

126,170/year

Salary will depend on the selected candidate’s qualifications. The budgeted hiring range is between minimum and midpoint for each level. The full salary range is displayed to show the potential for growth for our future hire.
Please note that the anticipated hiring range is showing inaccurately in the job application questions, please refer to the numbers reflected above when answering those questions.

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Duties and Responsibilities

Primary

Manages the schedule, budget, design, and construction of multiple Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) at various stages within the project lifecycle; prepares contract documents and cost estimates for CIPs and development reimbursements.
Reviews engineering calculations and design. Provides technical and professional engineering support services relative to assigned area of responsibility; helps construction inspectors in the interpretation of plans and resolution of problems during construction as required including site visits.
Manages a project team of consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to keep CIPs on schedule, ensuring clear communication, effective meetings, defined expectations, and timely decisions that move the project forward using employee’s engineering judgement; coordinates closely with the supervisor and Town Engineer on critical project decisions and communicates updates back to the project team.
Supports the Town’s annual CIP budget process by preparing cost estimates, contributing to long‑range planning for the Town’s multi‑year capital improvement plan and helping define objectives that guide the Town’s long‑term infrastructure goals.
Prepares and reviews 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 interprets 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.
Serves as project engineer and/or inspector on construction projects such as storm drainage systems, water and sewer utilities, and streets as needed.
Works with stormwater coordinator to ensure projects comply with the Town's State MS4 Stormwater Permit

Administrative/Miscellaneous

Prepares reports, reviews 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.
Reviews public improvement, grading and floodplain permits.
Responds to questions from residents or developers either in person or over the telephone. Provide technical support to other staff members, contractors, consultants, developers, and the public. Research files and/or maps for walk-in residents and developers. Reviews improvement permits.
Works closely with the planning group and all other departments.
The incumbent does not typically supervise other employees but may mentor/coach lower-level technical and engineering personnel as assigned to include instruction, training, and daily direction.
Performs related work as required and assigned.

QualificationsMinimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Certifications Required

Civil Engineer I

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with major course work in civil engineering or closely related field.
Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering relating to construction, development, drainage, utilities, or traffic engineering work.

Civil Engineer I - Registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with the Colorado State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is required.

Civil Engineer II

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with major course work in civil engineering or closely related field.
A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering relating to civil infrastructure, construction, development, drainage, utilities, or traffic transportation engineering work.

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

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

A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in local government or municipality
Knowledge of state and local industry standards
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.

Certifications/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 the office full-time for the first few months of employment, with the option of transitioning to 2 days/week of remote work dependent on business needs.

Accommodations

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Risk Management and Recruitment at [email protected] and [email protected].

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.

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) \
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
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

The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees, including directors, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as residents, members of all boards and task force groups, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc.